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Hans India
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Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti passes away
Hyderabad: Jubilee Hills BRS legislator Maganti Gopinath, who had been hospitalized following a massive heart attack, passed away at 5.45 am on Sunday. The Telangana government performed the last rites of the legislator with state honours. Maganti Gopinath was admitted into AIG Hospitals on June 5 after a heart attack and was under observation of doctors for 48 hours. He was declared dead at 5.45 am by the doctors. He was said to be suffering also with kidney problems for the past few months. Maganti Gopinath was born to Krishnamurthy and Maha Nanda Kumari. He started his political career with Telugu Desam in 1983. From 1985 to 1992, he worked as Telugu Yuvatha State president. He had also served as the Director of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA) in 1987, 1988. He served as the chairman of Consumers Forum from 1988 to 1993. He was appointed as the Hyderabad District Telugu Desam president. Gopinath entered the Assembly in 2014, having contested on the ticket of Telugu Desam, which was then in alliance with the BJP. He joined the BRS (TRS then) in 2016 and won on the BRS ticket in the 2018 Assembly elections. He was appointed as member of the Public Estimates Committee (PEC) in the Assembly. He won the 2023 election by defeating cricketer-turned-politician Mohd Azharuddin. Maganti Gopinath was interested in the film industry and he produced a few films including Patabasti (1995), Ravanna (2000), Bhadradri Ramudu (2004), Naa Style Veru (2009). He is survived by wife Sunitha, son Vatsalyanath, daughters Akshara Nag and Dishira. BRS leaders mourned the death of their leader at a young age. BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao visited the residence of Gopinath and paid floral tributes. KCR consoled the bereaved wife and children of Gopinath. He gave them courage. He took his son Vatsalyanath close to him and consoled him. He assured them that the party would stand by them in difficult times. KCR got emotional on seeing the mortal remains of Gopinath, who was a gentleman. BRS party Working President KT Rama Rao, his wife Shailima, son Himanshu Rao, and his family members were standing by and consoling them. KTR said that the sudden death of BRS Hyderabad president Maganti Gopinath was a huge loss for the party. KTR rushed to the hospital in the morning along with his wife Shailima and their son Himanshu after knowing the death of Gopinath. KTR said that his 'brother', the gentle-natured Gopinath, had risen step by step in politics and was elected MLA three times in a row and gained recognition as a public leader. KTR said that his services to the people of the constituency would never be forgotten, and it was very painful to lose a good leader. Party senior leaders T Harish Rao, MPs KR Suresh Reddy, Damodar Rao, Vaddiraju Ravichandra, MLAs Vemula Prashanth Reddy, Devireddy Sudheer Reddy, Madhavaram Krishna Rao, Kaleru Venkatesh, Kotha Prabhakar Reddy, MLCs Dasoju Sravan, Pochampally Srinivas Reddy, former MP Jogina Palli Santosh Kumar and others paid tributes.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
TDP has Rs 470 Cr funds in kitty
Kadapa: Telugu Desam has total fund value of nearly Rs 470 crore in its kitty as of March 31, 2025, the party's treasurer M Parthasarathy said on Tuesday. Presenting the TDPs' annual financial statement for the last financial year at the ongoing conclave - TDP Mahanadu here, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu-led party has total income of Rs 228.31 crore while expenses including insurance to the party workers stood at Rs 61.33 crore leaving nearly Rs 167 crore surplus. 'As of March 31, 2025 the total fund value is Rs 469.42 crore,' the TDP leader said. Parthasarathy said the party received Rs 123.19 crore towards membership subscriptions last year, besides Rs 82.05 crore donations and Rs 23.05 crore as income on interest. The party has spent Rs 31.73 crore towards publicity and Rs 15.84 crore towards insurance premium for TDP cadre, among other expenses. Meanwhile a press release from the party quoting TDP supremo Naidu said Rs 17 crore was received as donations from leaders and public on the first day of Mahanadu. Naidu further said donors can offer donations online also.
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘Your good show fills me with pride': Nara Lokesh tells SSC toppers
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh's education system is undergoing a transformative overhaul, drawing nationwide attention, declared HRD, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday. Speaking at the 'Shining Stars' event at his Undavalli residence, he felicitated 47 government school students who secured top ranks in the recent Class X examinations. Each student received a shawl, a medal, and a hamper containing nine inspirational books, including 'Wings of Fire' by APJ Abdul Kalam, 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, and 'Ratan Tata: A Life' by Thomas Mathew, aimed at fuelling their ambition. 'Your achievements fill me with pride,' Lokesh told the students. 'Despite economic hardships, you've brought honour to your parents. Emulate Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's relentless dedication to public service and pursue your goals with unwavering resolve.' He vowed to position AP's education model as a national benchmark, ensuring government schools rival private institutions. Starting next year, top government school results will be showcased in newspaper advertisements, a practice typically reserved for private schools, he announced. He shared a personal anecdote to inspire resilience, saying, 'I chose Mangalagiri, a constituency Telugu Desam hadn't won since 1984, for my political debut. After losing in 2019, I worked tirelessly for five years, securing one of the State's top three majorities in 2024.' He emphasised, 'There's no substitute for hard work—students must remember this.' Despite formidable challenges, educational reforms are progressing, Lokesh said. Reforms include full fee reimbursement for higher education, postgraduate fee support, and strengthened government junior colleges, which have already yielded stellar Class 10 results. He prioritised girls' education during his Yuvagalam Padayatra, a commitment reflected in new gender-balanced textbook illustrations. 'By June, we'll complete these reforms, making public schools a source of pride,' he said. He hailed the students as 'brand ambassadors' for boosting public trust in government education. Education Secretary Kona Sas hidhar called education 'a powerful weapon to escape poverty,' urging students to aim for greatness like Sundar Pichai or Sunita Williams. 'Your victories, especially from remote areas, will inspire future batches,' he said.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jana Sena Party cadre offer prayers at Swamimalai
Cadre of Jana Sena Party, a coalition partner of the Andhra Pradesh government led by Telugu Desam, offered prayers at Sri Swaminathaswamy temple, Swamimalai, on Tuesday. Talking to the media, JSP MLA, Bolisetti Srinivas said they offered prayers to express their gratitude to the deity for the victorious 'Operation Sindhoor'. Their party leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, had directed the cadres to offer prayers at the six abodes of Lord Muruga in Tamil Nadu. The party cadre, with women outnumbering men, held the national flag in their hands while offering their prayers at the sanctum sanctorum and and performing circumambulation.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Naidu's Amaravati obsession takes positive shape
There is no denying that Nara Chandrababu Naidu is a very stubborn person, whose penchant for going about achieving his dreams borders on a compulsive obsession. He has demonstrated this trait on umpteen occasions. As the workaholic Chief minister of the undivided Andhra Pradesh, while he desired to go one up on Jyoti Basu to emerge as the longest serving chief minister (he missed it though), his administration rode on his Vision 2020 roadmap. His dreams of transforming the landscape of Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam became inspirational success stories, though, in hindsight, he paid a heavy price for concentrating too much on these three cities while ignoring the ground-realities in districts and the interiors, a faux pas that was successfully seized by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, whose subsequent walkathon unseated Naidu from the gaddi. Not one to sit quietly, and stay away from power for too long, Naidu grabbed an opportunity that came knocking on the doors following the creation of Telangana State. He began his second innings as the Chief Minister of the residual Andhra Pradesh. Establishment of Amaravati as the capital city of Andhra Pradesh has been his dream project. He began the process with firmness, although the opposition derided him and levelled various 'partisan' and anti-farmers' charges against him. He was biding his time, which came in the Assembly elections in which he ousted his bête noire Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. And the Amaravati issue took centre stage, all over again. On that count, May 2 of this year will go down as a red-letter day in the annals of Andhra Pradesh. Quick to bring the capital city issue back to the limelight, Naidu invited his 'friend' and alliance partner Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch projects worth Rs 58,000 crore, including relaunching the construction of the greenfield capital Amaravati, after a six-year pause. Naidu wants to ensure that the capital city would emerge as the hub for Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, green energy, clean industry, education and healthcare. Exhorting Naidu and his team to transform Amaravati and Andhra Pradesh thereby, into a growth engine for a developed India, Modi lent a sentimental touch while stating that the Telugu Desam founder NT Rama Rao accorded priority to the all-round development of the state. There is no doubt that revival of the Amaravati capital city works will herald better days for the state across segments, including growth of economy, providing more jobs and a prosperous future for farmers, who responded overwhelmingly in support when Naidu first sought their lands as part of the acquisition process to create a vibrant Amravati. And he has set a three-year deadline to complete the transformation of Amaravati. As Modi pointed out, 'This is the beginning of building Swarna Andhra. These are not just concrete structures but strong foundations for the aspirations of Andhra Pradesh and the vision for a developed India.' Meanwhile, real estate developers are the happiest lot as it will be boom time for players of every magnitude once the revival process is accomplished. People who have seen Naidu's performances over the decades will not be surprised if he indeed makes Amravati the nation's pride. After all, he has proven this while developing Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam into global cities that boast of the best of international standards.
