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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Bandi sanjay slams Cong govt over BC Declaration
Hyderabad: UnionMinister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar stirred a major controversy on Sunday after launching a direct attack on the Telangana Congress government, accusing it of introducing a 'Muslim Declaration Bill' under the guise of a Backward Classes (BC) Declaration. Speaking to the media after inaugurating the Central government-funded 'Critical Care Block' at Karimnagar District Main Hospital, Bandi Sanjay claimed the state government's reservation proposals unfairly favor Muslims at the expense of BCs and Hindus. 'Under the so-called BC Declaration, 27 percent reservations are being implemented for BCs, and an additional 5 percent is supposedly for BCs, but out of that, 10 percent is indirectly being granted to Muslims. Effectively, the Congress is making a 100 percent reservation for Muslims in Telangana in the name of the BC Declaration. This is not a BC Declaration, it is a Muslim Declaration,' asserted Bandi Sanjay. He further alleged there was a wider 'conspiracy' to turn Hindus into a minority in Telangana, warning that if what he called this 'poisonous tree' was left unchecked, it could spread across India. Minister Bandi Sanjay firmly stated he would oppose the bill unless Muslims were removed from the BC category and demanded that full 42 percent reservations go only to BCs. 'I will convince the Centre to approve the bill only after Muslims are excluded from the BC list,' he insisted. In a political challenge, Bandi Sanjay referred to claims that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) would merge with the BJP if cases against K. Kavitha were filed, stating the proposal by K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) before CM Ramesh was 'absolutely true' and daring KTR to a public debate. 'If you have the courage, let's discuss in front of everyone and see who is right,' he challenged. On the hospital's new Critical Care Block, Sanjay emphasized that the entire Rs 23.75 crore funding came from the Centre's PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM ABHIM). He pressed the state government to quickly appoint medical staff and allocate operational funds, warning of adverse effects on patient care due to poor state support. He presented budget statistics, attributing the near doubling of health and education budgets to Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014. He highlighted the rapid expansion of AIIMS, medical colleges, and the increase in MBBS and postgraduate seats across India. He also claimed that there have been revolutionary changes in healthcare access for the poor under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Switching focus to the Jubilee Hills by-election, the Union Minister strongly criticized the alleged demolition of the Banjara Hills Peddamma temple, attributing the action to an attempt to appease Muslim voters. 'If this is not rectified and an apology issued, Hindus will unite and send a clear message at the ballot box,' he warned. Bandi Sanjay also questioned Rahul Gandhi's religious loyalties and accused the Congress party of orchestrating a 'grand conspiracy' to grant Muslims undue reservations while dividing Hindus. 'Rahul Gandhi's comments and actions make his contempt for Hindus and India evident,' he alleged, urging the electorate to send a strong rebuke to the Congress in the upcoming local body polls.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Telangana CM, leaders present OBC reservation model before Congress leadership
New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other state party leaders on Thursday met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi and apprised them of the state government's new movement for social justice by recommending 42 per cent OBC reservation. The state party leaders present alongside the chief minister included Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramala, Telangana Congress chief Bomma Maheshkumar Goud and AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, besides party MLAs and ministers. They said the fight for the greater participation of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Communities (OBC) in society and governance is gaining momentum through the Congress party's push for social justice, equity, and empowerment of the weaker sections in Telangana. Later, Congress chief Kharge said that Social Justice 2.0, a new movement by the party for social justice, equity and empowerment of the weaker sections, has begun in Telangana. 'Our unwavering fight for justice, spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi, is giving voice to the millions from SC, ST, OBC and EWS communities who have been sidelined for decades. Despite forming a vast majority of India's population, these communities are glaringly absent from top corporate boards, the judiciary, bureaucracy, and premier institutions… 'For instance, even today, there is a Parliamentary answer that says 80 per cent OBC posts for professors and 83 per cent ST posts lie vacant in Central universities. Our demand was to conduct a nationwide caste census and remove the arbitrary 50 per cent cap on reservations. This government has accepted to conduct the caste survey under huge public pressure, but without removing the cap," he said in an X post. Kharge said the scientific manner in which Telangana has conducted its survey must be a role model for the entire nation. 'Based on this groundbreaking socio-economic survey, the Government in Telangana has recommended 42 per cent reservations for OBCs in local body elections and educational institutions. This significant bill is currently awaiting the assent of the Honourable President of India," Kharge said. 'We extend our sincere gratitude to the Independent Expert Working Group led by former Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudarshan Reddy, Telangana Congress president, the Telangana chief minister, deputy chief minister, cabinet ministers and MPs for this pioneering work," the Congress president posted. Reddy and officers accompanying him is scheduled to make a presentation on caste census before all Congress MPs, at Indira Bhawan in the evening. PTI SKC SKC RUK RUK RUK view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 15:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BC leaders from Telangana Congress to participate in ‘Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan'
Hyderabad: A large number of Telangana Congress leaders from the BC community will visit New Delhi to participate in the 'Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan', organised by the AICC OBC cell at Talkatora Stadium on July 25. The sammelan will be inaugurated by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and the concluding address will be delivered by the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Telangana Congress president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud wrote letters on Monday to all state-level and district-level OBC committee members, urging them to register their delegates for participation in the event. Only registered delegates will be allowed into the sammelan, where top leaders of Congress from various states will participate. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The objective of the sammelan is to bring together all the OBC leaders in the country to work together and organise regular workshops on OBC issues, including a caste survey in every state capital. The aim is to reach out to all OBC communities in the country and build leadership at both organisational and electoral levels, aligned with the Congress' ideology. It also seeks to train and provide orientation to OBC party ranks and cadre on strengthening public discourse on social justice.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BRS losing relevance, will be wiped out soon: Telangana Congress president Mahesh Goud
HYDERABAD: Telangana Congress president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday expressed confidence that the ruling party would win the upcoming bypoll to the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency with a huge majority. He was addressing the media after welcoming several leaders, including former MLA candidate Murali Goud, former corporator Sanjay Goud and several BRS leaders in the party fold. He said that survey results and feedback from the grassroots clearly indicate an advantage for the Congress, as people want to continue placing their faith in the party. 'The Congress has been implementing several schemes, has conducted a caste survey, and is going to extend 42% reservations to the BCs in local bodies. Telangana also became the first stateto complete SC categorisation,' he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 'These joinings are a clear indication of growing public faith in the Congress govt led by chief minister A Revanth Reddy. The BRS will be finished soon and will lose its relevance after every election. People have seen through the lies and deceit of KCR and his family members. T Harish Rao is indulging in mudslinging to blame the Congress govt, but the people of Telangana are strongly in support of this Praja Prabhutvam,' he said. 'The Congress govt's plans, welfare schemes, and policies are in tune with the aspirations of the people, due to which leaders from other parties are getting attracted to the Congress,' he claimed.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress claims victory in Jubilee Hills bypoll: 10 aspirants eye party ticket; Mahesh Goud criticises BJP
HYDERABAD: Telangana Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Tuesday said surveys conducted indicated a clear victory for the grand old party in the by-election to the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency. He mentioned that 10 candidates with winning prospects are vying for the party ticket due to positive results from the survey. "Though Operation Akarsh has not been abandoned, why would we even think of taking candidates from other parties? Right now, there are 10 capable candidates from our party in the race for the by-poll ticket. Congress is ready for a by-election to any constituency in the state as the people of Telangana are happy with the numerous welfare schemes being implemented by the Congress govt," he told the media. Later, at the Samvidhan Bachao Committee meeting, Mahesh Goud accused BJP of trying to rewrite the history of India to suit their Hindutva agenda. "Anyone speaking about democracy is branded as anti-national," he You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad
