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Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
YSRCP MLC Zakia quits party, joins BJP
Vijayawada: AP Legislative Council Deputy chairperson Zakia Khanam on Wednesday resigned to the YSRCP and joined BJP in the presence of BJP State president Daggubati Purandeswari at the state party office. She hails from Annamayya district and became MLC in 2020 on behalf of the YSRCP. She visited the BJP state office and met the state president Daggubati Purandeswari and the two leaders held discussions. Speaking on the occasion, Purandeswari said BJP strives for the development of all sections of people in the country and its slogan is Sabkaa Saath and Sabka Vikas. She expressed happiness that Zakia resigned to the vice chairperson post and joining the BJP. Stating that Minorities will get good recognition in the BJP, she congratulated Zakia for joining the party. Referring to the war with Pakistan, the BJP leader said India had attacked the Pakistani military bases and not the civilians of Pakistan. Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, MLA Dr Parthasarathy, BJP whip Adinarayana Reddy, party State secretary N Ramesh Naidu, SC Morcha president G Devanand, Kisan Morcha president Ch Kumar Swammy and other leaders welcomed Zakia Khanam. Later briefing the media, Zakia said that she had taken a bold decision to join the BJP. She said PM Narendra Modi is giving equal rights to all people and she joined the Party to give good message to the BJP on behalf of the Minorities of Andhra Pradesh. She praised the policies of the Central government. The strength of YSRCP is gradually decreasing in the legislative council during the past few months. Some MLC quit the posts and the party and the latest name added to the list is Zakia Khanam.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No place for caste or religious discrimination in BJP: Purandeswari
Vijayawada: BJP AP president and MP Daggubati Purandeswari emphasised the party's core ideology of inclusive governance, stating that BJP stands by its motto "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas." She said that the party does not give space to caste or religious discrimination and that its objective is to deliver welfare schemes to the underprivileged, transcending all social Zakia Khanam into the party, Purandeswari expressed happiness over her decision to resign from the post of legislative council deputy chairperson and from primary membership of YSRCP, and join the BJP. She stated that Khanam's induction reflects the growing trust and affection among minorities towards the BJP. "Minorities will have a respectful position in the party, and Zakia Khanam's political experience and family background will further strengthen the BJP," she a strong message on national security, Purandeswari praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, saying that India responded firmly to Pakistan's provocations. She hailed the military strikes targeting terror bases as a display of the Indian Army's capabilities and reiterated that India's fight is against terrorism, not against the citizens of at the BJP state office during a meeting chaired by BJP Kisan Morcha state president Chigurupati Kumar Swamy, Purandeswari highlighted the Modi govt's efforts to support the agricultural sector. She said the rural economy in India is agriculture-based and reiterated the govt's commitment to ensuring Minimum Support Price (MSP) for pointed out that 100 backward districts across the country were identified for special budget allocations and said that the Centre is actively supporting farmers facing various challenges. From improving irrigation supply, providing quality seeds, and creating better market access, to directly crediting funds into farmers' accounts, the central govt is working on multiple fronts, she said.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Deputy Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Mayana Zakia Khanam quits YSRCP, joins BJP
Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Mayana Zakia Khanam joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. Ms. Zakia Khanam resigned from both her official position and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) membership. Her resignation letter was reportedly delivered to the Legislative Council office by her personal staff. Ms. Zakia Khanam hails from Rayachoti in Annamayya district. She had been nominated as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) under the Governor's Quota in July 2020. She had later been elected as Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council. BJP State president Daggubati Purandeswari welcomed Ms. Zakia Khanam into the party by presenting a saffron scarf. She said, 'Ms. Zakia comes from a political family. We are happy that she has joined the BJP.' 'I welcome Ms. Zakia Khanam into the BJP. She has a good opinion of the decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,' said Medical and Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Zakim khanam said, 'Mr. Modi is implementing equal rights for all. He is the only Prime Minister who gave assurance and support to the Muslim women. He has done justice to the poor. The Prime Minister is playing the role of a father. I have joined to convey a positive message from the Muslim minority community. I will work for the development of the party,' she said. MLA Parthasarathi, party State general secretary N. Ramesh Naidu, SC Morcha State president G. Devanand, Kisan Morcha State president Chigurupati Kumar Swamy, and RTC Chairman Suresh Reddy were present.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Andhra Legislative Council deputy chairperson quits YSRCP, joins BJP
Amaravati: Hours after her resignation as deputy chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and from the YSR Congress Party, Mayana Zakia Khanam joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). State BJP President and Member of Parliament P. D. Purandeswari welcomed her into the party in the presence of state Health Minister Sathya Kumar Yadav and party legislators. Purandeswari offered the BJP's scarf to Zakia Khanam, who earlier sent her resignation as MLC to Council chairperson Koyye Moshen Raju. Welcoming Khanam into the party, Purandeswary said that this reflects a major shift and strengthens the BJP's commitment to inclusive leadership. Stating that the BJP believes in the slogan of 'Sabha ka saath, sabka vikas', she claimed that minorities' trust in the BJP is growing. The MP said that the BJP delivers welfare beyond caste and religion, especially focusing on the underprivileged and marginalised sections. Nominated to the Council under the governor's quota in July 2020, Zakia Khanam was the first Muslim woman to become the MLC. In November 2021, she was elected unopposed to the post of deputy chairperson. She was the first woman to hold the post. Khanam, a homemaker, comes from Rayachoti in Annamayya district. She is the sixth MLC to quit YSRCP since the party lost power to the TDP-led NDA in June last year. Earlier, Balli Kalyan Chakravarthy, Karri Padmasri, Pothula Suneetha, Marri Rajasekhar and Jayamangala Venkataramana resigned from the Council. They all cited dissatisfaction with the party's functioning as the reason for their resignation. Council chairman Moshen Raju has yet to accept any of the resignations. They repeatedly urged the chairman to accept their resignations and even staged protests over the delay in accepting their resignations. With Zakia Khanam's exit, YSRCP's strength in the 57-member Council has decreased further, even though it still enjoys a majority. The resigning leaders claim they are leaving due to disagreements with Jagan Mohan Reddy's leadership and policies. YSRCP has 31 members in the Council even after the resignation of six MLCs. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has 10 members, while its coalition partners BJP and Jana Sena, have one member each. Progressive Democratic Front (PDF) has four MLCs. A spate of resignations has hit Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP since its crushing defeat in the Assembly elections. The party, which had won 151 seats in the 175-member Assembly in 2019, was reduced to just 11 seats in the elections held in May last year. Several leaders have quit the YSRCP. These include four Rajya Sabha members. In January, Jagan Mohan Reddy's close aide and Rajya Sabha member Vijaya Sai Reddy resigned from both the Upper House of the Parliament and the party.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP MLC Mayana Zakia Khanam quits party, joins BJP
A sitting member of Andhra Pradesh legislative council (MLC), Mayana Zakia Khanam, on Wednesday resigned from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) as well as her council membership and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), dealing another blow to former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Khanam, who is also the deputy chairperson of the legislative council, sent her resignation letter to Reddy, who is also the YSRCP president, through her personal secretary, citing personal reasons. She also sent a separate letter to legislative council chairman Koyya Moshen Raju informing her decision. Zakia Khanam, a prominent Muslim leader from Rayachoti in Annamayya district, was nominated as an MLC under the Governor's quota in July 2020. 'She has been dissatisfied with the party for the last two years,' a party leader familiar with the development said. Within minutes of her resignation, Zakia Khanam went to the BJP office in Vijayawada and met the party's state president and Rajahmundry MP Daggubati Purandeswari. 'I am happy that Khanam has chosen to join the BJP inspired by the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,' the BJP state president said, offering the Muslim leader a saffron scarf. Praising Modi, Khanam said the prime minister was implementing equal rights for everyone. 'He is the only Prime Minister who has given confidence to Muslim women. I have joined the BJP to send a positive message from the Muslim minority community,' she said. With her exit, the total number of MLCs who have resigned from YSRCP has risen to six. The other MLCs who have resigned from the party so far include Karri Padmasri, Pothula Sunitha, Jayamangala Venkataramana, Balli Kalyan Chakravarthy and Marri Rajasekhar. However, the YSRCP still has the majority in the state legislative council, with 34 MLCs in the 58-member Upper House.
