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Telangana: BRS MLA Lasya Nandita Dies In Tragic Road Accident

February 23, 2024, 10:00 am

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Lasya Nandita met with a tragic end today in a fatal road accident in Hyderabad. The 37-year-old, a first-time MLA, suffered severe injuries when her vehicle lost control and collided with a road divider.

Subsequent to the accident, Lasya Nandita was swiftly transported to the hospital, where she eventually succumbed to her injuries. The driver involved in the collision is reported to be in critical condition and is currently undergoing medical treatment.

This marks the second recent incident involving Lasya, as she had survived another accident in Narkatpally just ten days prior, resulting in minor injuries. On February 13, while en route to Nalgonda to attend a rally by the Chief Minister, another accident occurred, leading to the tragic death of her home guard.

A notable figure in the political landscape, Lasya Nandita had served as a corporator from Kavadiguda since 2016. Born in Hyderabad in 1986, she entered politics approximately a decade ago, initially serving as a corporator in the Kavadiguda ward before being elected as an MLA from Secunderabad Cantonment in the 2023 Telangana assembly elections.

KT Rama Rao, a senior BRS leader, conveyed his condolences on X (formerly Twitter) regarding Nandita’s sudden demise. The driver involved in the crash remains critically injured and is presently undergoing medical treatment. Following her father G Sayanna’s passing last year, Lasya assumed the responsibility of continuing his legacy. In the November 2023 elections, she secured victory after being nominated as the party’s candidate.

Ahead of Revanth Reddy’s Oath, Congress MPs Laud It as a Historic Moment for Telangana

December 7, 2023, 1:10 pm

The upcoming swearing-in ceremony of Revanth Reddy as the new Chief Minister of Telangana has sparked excitement among Congress leaders, who anticipate this transition to mark a new chapter in the state’s history.

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda expressed the triumph as a win attributable to the party’s policies and hailed it as an achievement for key leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Kharge. He voiced confidence that Revanth Reddy’s tenure would signal a fresh beginning for Telangana.

Adding to this sentiment, Congress leader and MP K Suresh emphasized that the immediate agenda of the Telangana government would revolve around implementing the six guarantees pledged during the election campaign. Drawing from a similar scenario in Karnataka, he asserted that these promises would be systematically fulfilled, reflecting the commitment of the party.

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Hyderabad at the Hotel Taj Krishna, the venue of the swearing-in ceremony, ahead of schedule. Congress MLAs, as well as Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, are expected to attend the ceremony.

Revanth Reddy, whose posters have been prominently displayed throughout Hyderabad, is set to become Telangana’s first Congress Chief Minister since the party’s formation in 2014. In the recent Assembly elections, he led the Congress to a resounding victory, securing 64 out of 119 seats, surpassing the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) with 39 seats.

Acknowledging the support of party leaders and loyalists, Reddy conveyed his gratitude to AICC leaders and supporters for their unwavering backing through challenges and triumphs. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Congress leaders and supporters for their constant support.

Revanth Reddy, known for his strong criticism of outgoing Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, played a pivotal role in the Congress’ electoral campaign and was seen as the face of the party’s efforts in the state.

Congress Appoints A. Revanth Reddy as Telangana’s Chief Minister

December 6, 2023, 12:44 pm

After days of speculation, the Congress central leadership officially declared A. Revanth Reddy, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president, as its choice for the Chief Minister of Telangana. He is set to take the oath of office on December 7, making him the first Congress Chief Minister in the state since its formation in 2014.

The decision came after Congress observers, including Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and party in-charge for Telangana Manikrao Thakare, submitted a favorable report following the Telangana Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on December 4 in Hyderabad. The Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge, endorsed Revanth Reddy’s selection based on the observers’ feedback.

All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal affirmed the party’s commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of Telangana’s people, describing Revanth Reddy as a dynamic leader who campaigned extensively alongside senior party members in the recent elections.

According to Venugopal, the party’s top priority is to keep the promises made to the people of Telangana. He emphasized that governance would be a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders in the state.

Revanth Reddy’s selection for the CLP leader position superseded Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Nalgonda MP N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, who were also contenders for the Chief Minister’s post. Both aspirants had met separately with the central observers and D.K. Shivakumar earlier.

Following the appointment of Revanth Reddy as Chief Minister, the focus now shifts to forming the new Council of Ministers. With a maximum of 17 ministers, besides the Chief Minister, allowed in the Cabinet, the party faces the challenge of accommodating aspirations from among its 64 MLAs, comprising a blend of newcomers and seasoned politicians.

Calls for Revanth Reddy as Telangana CM Grow, Supporters Praise His Leadership for Congress’ Triumph’

December 5, 2023, 5:01 pm

In a dramatic turn of events after their Telangana victory, ardent supporters of Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy flooded Hyderabad streets, demanding his ascension to the Chief Ministerial throne. Demonstrations echoed with passionate calls for Reddy’s leadership, attributing the party’s triumph to his pivotal role.

Expressing their fervor, a vocal supporter proclaimed to ANI, “Our singular demand is clear. After battling the BJP and BRS, 65 MLAs’ victory resonates through Revanth Reddy’s efforts. Nothing but Reddy as CM will suffice.”

Clutching placards emblazoned with ‘We want Revanth Reddy as CM’, Reddy’s loyalists vocalized their unwavering support for his elevation.

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) met in Hyderabad’s Gandhi Bhawan on Monday following Telangana’s stunning victory. As he walked out of the meeting, Congress leader DK Shivakumar revealed that the newly elected MLAs had unanimously authorized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to name the Congress Legislature Party leader.

DK Shivakumar affirmed, “All newly elected Congress members have unanimously entrusted Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with appointing the Congress Legislature Party leader. We stand unified in abiding by the high command’s decision.”

The Telangana Congress’ sweeping win of 64 seats in the 119-member Assembly has thrown the state’s political landscape into upheaval. The newfound clout of Congress in Telangana, following their remarkable performance in Karnataka, has significantly altered the party’s standing in India’s youngest state.

Priyanka Gandhi Credits Congress Victory in Telangana to the People

December 3, 2023, 8:51 pm

Following the Congress’ historic victory in Telangana, Priyanka Gandhi praised the outcome and credited the people’s mandate. In a post on her official Twitter account, Priyanka Gandhi hailed the victory as a triumph for the people of Telangana and every Congress worker. The Congress leader expressed gratitude, saying, “The people of Telangana have created history and given the mandate in favour of the Congress Party.”

Party cadres celebrated comfortably crossing the halfway mark outside the Congress office in Hyderabad. “Bye-bye KCR” chants echoed the victory mood, signalling a significant shift in the political landscape.

Priyanka Gandhi extended her appreciation to the people of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, acknowledging the role assigned by the people to the Congress Party as the opposition. In a message shared on X, she proclaimed, “The people’s mandate is on the head.”

Congress workers, jubilant over the party’s single-largest status, poured milk on a poster featuring Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and state party chief Revanth Reddy. The Telangana election results carry substantial weight for the Congress as it approaches the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, establishing its presence in the South with victories in Karnataka and Telangana.

Expressing heartfelt gratitude to the people of Telangana, Priyanka Gandhi affirmed the Congress Party’s commitment to peace, prosperity, and progress in the state. The electoral upheaval marks the end of Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s (BRS) decade-long rule in India’s youngest state, setting the stage for a new political era.

BJP sweeps 3 Hindi heartland states; Congress routs BRS in Telangana

December 3, 2023, 7:00 pm

The verdict is 3-1 in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assembly elections 2023. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh were painted saffron as postal ballots and electronic voting machines revealed that the voters had gone with the incumbent in the first-mentioned state and thrown out the ruling party in the other two. The only silver lining for the Congress was Telangana where it delivered the knockout blow to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to bag the second southern state in its kitty after Karnataka.

Madhya Pradesh cemented its position as an impregnable BJP fortress as the party stormed back to power by winning almost 70 per cent of the seats in Assembly elections 2023. Putting to rest all doubts and exit polls about the party not doing well in the state, the BJP came out on top riding on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the development and welfare schemes of the state government.

Continuing with its sweep of the Hindi heartland, the party also secured big victories in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the two states where the Congress was in power. The desert state lived up to its reputation of throwing out the incumbent every Assembly election as the BJP secured a majority easily while the Congress was left licking its wounds.

Chhattisgarh, which pollsters and political pundits had claimed would return the Congress to power, was yet another feather in the BJP’s cap on Sunday (December 3, 2023). Defying all the naysayers, the BJP routed Congress to regain power in the state after five years.

But the Congress, which was betting heavily on a positive outcome in the Hindi-speaking states to bolster its claim as the numero uno opposition party and to claim the leadership position in the opposition INDIA bloc, wrested Telangana, which had since its inception in 2014 had been a pocket borough of BRS’s K Chandrasekar Rao.

The gamble of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the charge in the face of the next Lok Sabha elections due in about six months in May-June 2024 paid off handsomely as his connection and charisma saw the BJP surging past its principal pan-India rival in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

With the next Lok Sabha election approaching and political parties gearing up for the same, BJP’s big win in three states and the upsurge in its vote share in Telangana are a shot in the arm for the party as well as PM Modi. The scale of victory in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh also proves that the BJP versus Congress battle is heavily loaded in favour of the former.

How The States Voted

A comparison between the 2018 and 2023 election results reveals that the BJP has widened the gap between itself and the Congress. In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP’s tally jumped from 109 in the last polls to 165 five years later while the Congress slumped from 114 to just 63 in the 230-member Assembly.

Rajasthan, which has a habit of giving narrow victories, gave the BJP 115 seats, a big jump from the 73 it had won in 2018 and ensured a comfortable majority in the 200-member Assembly. On the other hand, the Congress saw a dip of 30 seats as its score came down to 70 from 100 five years ago.

Chhattisgarh, which is a 90-MLA House and had given a massive mandate to the Congress in 2018, saw the tables turned in 2023 as the party’s candidates came out on top in only 34 constituencies leading to its numbers falling by the same number of seats. The BJP gained massively taking its tally to 54 from the lowly 15 in 2018.

In Telangana, too, the BJP registered a quantum jump with its tally going up nine times in five years. The party had just one MLA in the state Assembly after the 2018 polls, but it saw nine of its candidates romping home in the 2023 edition.

Congress claimed just one state in the battle where it had been boasting that it would come out on top in the other three states too. The battle for Telangana was between the ruling BRS of K Chandrashekar Rao and Congress.

After a 10-year-long rule in the state, KCR’s party saw a resurgent Congress decimating it by winning 64 seats to the later 40. The state has 119 constituencies.

Telangana DGP Suspended by ECI for Model Code Violation!

December 3, 2023, 6:02 pm

Telangana Polls: The Election Commission of India has suspended Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar for a blatant violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Sources revealed on Sunday that the suspension came in the aftermath of an unexpected meeting between the top cop and Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy at the latter’s residence earlier in the morning.

The Election Commission, deeming the encounter a breach of protocol, promptly ordered the suspension of the Telangana DGP, who, along with Sanjay Jain, State Police Nodal Officer, Telangana, and Mahesh Bhagwat, Nodal (Expenditure), had met with Revanth Reddy.

Official sources highlighted the unusual nature of the meeting, stating, “The Director General of Police Telangana opted to meet a contesting candidate out of a total of 2290 candidates and the star campaigner of one political party out of 16 political parties in the fray, with a flower bouquet at the residence of the candidate when the counting process is still underway, along with two or more senior police officers, which is a clear indication of mala fide intention of seeking favor.”

The Election Commission expressed concern over the potential ramifications of such actions, emphasizing that the DGP is expected to lead the entire police service of the state by setting an example through impartial conduct. EC sources warned, “Any misconduct on the part of DGP Telangana not only sets a wrong precedent but sends incorrect signals to the field formations who are still in the process of conducting elections.”

Meanwhile, the Election Commission has sought explanations from the other two officials involved, State Police Nodal Officer Sanjay Kumar Jain and Nodal Officer (Expenditure) Mahesh M. Bhagwat, regarding the circumstances of their meeting with Revanth Reddy.

“The next senior and most eligible police officer of the state will be immediately given charge of the Director General of Police Telangana,” declared the Election Commission, underscoring the severity of the situation. This shocking revelation adds a layer of controversy to the ongoing election proceedings, introducing an unexpected twist to the unfolding political drama.

Assembly election results 2023 live updates: Telangana, MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh poll results today

December 3, 2023, 7:08 am

Results of Assembly elections in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will be declared today (December 3, 2023). The counting of voters started at 8 AM and the final results are expected to be out by late afternoon.

Follow all the election related live updates here:

11 AM: BJP all set to form government in Madhya Pradesh, over halfway mark in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh too. Congress leads in Telangana.

9:45 AM: BJP takes big lead over Congress in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. BJP and Congress neck-and-neck in Chhattisgarh. Congress ahead in Telangana, BRS trails.

9:10 AM: BJP leading in 116 seats out of 230 in Madhya Pradesh, Congress in 111. BJP and Congress neck-and-neck in Rajasthan while Congress takes massive lead in Chhattisgarh and Telangana.

8:30 AM: BJP has taken a small lead in Madhya Pradesh while Congres sis ahead in Telangana and Chhattisgarh. There is a close contest between the BJP and Congress in Rajasthan.

8 AM: Postal ballots have been opened and the first trends will pour in soon.

Voting in the four states took place in November. While two states – Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh – are ruled by the Congress, Madhya Pradesh has a Bharatiya Janata Party government and Telangana is governed by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi of K Chandrashekar Rao. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana had polling in a single phase, the elections in Chhattisgarh were held in two phases due to the threat of Maosist violence.

With Lok Sabha elections due in April-May 2024, these state Assembly election results will play a crucial role in how the two main groups – the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the opposition’s INDIA strategise and play their cards.

The counting of votes in all four states will begin at 8 am today with postal ballots being counted first after which the votes from the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be counted.

Mizoram too went to polls in November and according to the earlier schedule, the counting was to take place along with the other four states. But several state-based political parties asked the Election Commission of India for a change stating that Sunday is a special day in the Christian-majority state. So the ECI decided to postpone the counting by one day and it scheduled it for December 4.

Telangana polls: Congress Surges Ahead in Telangana, Exit Polls Suggest Trouble for KCR’s BRS

November 30, 2023, 8:33 pm

Telangana polls: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) and his Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) are facing a formidable challenge as exit polls show the Congress with a significant lead in the state’s assembly elections. With 119 assembly seats at stake, the India TV-CNX exit polls predict that the Congress will win 63-79 seats, while the BRS will win 31-47 seats.

The Jan Ki Baat exit poll offers a similar narrative, forecasting the Congress to secure 48–64 seats, the BRS 40–55 seats, and the BJP 7–13 seats. Meanwhile, the TV9 Bharatvarsh-Polstrat exit polls paint a neck-and-neck scenario, with Congress and BRS projected to secure 49-59 and 48-58 seats, respectively. Republic TV-Matrize exit polls suggest the Congress winning 58–68 seats, while BRS is expected to claim 46–56 seats.

In a decisive projection, News 24-Today’s Chanakya exit polls indicate a massive victory for the Congress, securing 71 seats, leaving BRS with 33 seats and the BJP trailing with seven seats.

The Congress, KCR’s BRS, and the BJP are the key contenders in the southern state. According to the seat-sharing agreement, the BJP and actor Pawan Kalyan-headed Jana Sena are contesting in 111 and 8 seats, respectively.

The Telangana Legislative Assembly elections took place on December 7, 2018, where the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), led by K. Chandrasekhar Rao, secured a significant mandate to form the government. In the current scenario, exit polls signal a shift in momentum, with the Congress gaining ground, setting the stage for an intriguing political landscape in Telangana.

As the state eagerly awaits the results scheduled for December 3, the outcome will not only shape the political landscape of Telangana but also carry implications for the broader regional and national political scenario. The exit poll projections highlight the evolving dynamics and the intense competition among key political players in this crucial electoral battle.

Assembly Elections 2023 exit polls: What pollsters say on Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram

November 30, 2023, 5:00 pm

Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram – the five states which went to polls in the last few weeks – will know the winners on December 3 when the results are declared after the counting of votes. The battle was hard fought with the contestants throwing their entire might to ensure their electoral victory.

While the states and their voters wait for the final results, the end of voting means that pollsters are out with their predictions. The exit polls for Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram will be out in a few hours. The exit polls will give the public and voters something to chew on till the postal ballots are counted and electronic voting machines opened on Sunday (December 3).

Telangana has 119 Assembly constituencies and the main contest has been between Bharat Rashtra Samithi of K Chandrasekhar Rao and the Congress. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been trying hard to become a major player in the state and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the party’s campaign.

Rajasthan has been a two-party state which has not returned an incumbent government for the last several Assembly elections. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is confident of breaking this jinx but the BJP has been upbeat and is eyeing the power in Jaipur. The state has 200 Assembly seats.

The BJP has been in power in Madhya Pradesh, which has 230 seats, since 2003 except for a brief period of December 2018 to March 2020. The party led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has been at the helm of affairs since the end of November 2005 except for the period mentioned above. He is confident of ensuring BJP’s return to power while Congress leader Kamal Nath has claimed that his party is sure of forming the next government.

Chhattisgarh had been a BJP bastion since its formation in late 2000 but the party was routed in the last Assembly election in 2018. The Congress came back to power and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has led the campaign to retain power. The state has 90 Assembly constituencies.

The tiny northeastern state of Mizoram is ruled by Mizo National Front. The state has 60 seats.

Telangana Assembly Polls: 51.89% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 3 PM

November 30, 2023, 4:16 pm

Telangana Assembly Polls: As of 3 PM in the ongoing Telangana Assembly elections for 119 seats, the state has recorded a voter turnout of 51.89%, according to the Election Commission of India. Here are key details from the update:

District-wise Turnout:
- Medak: 69.33%
- Mahabubabad: 65.05%
- Adilabad: 62.34%
- Hanumankonda: 49%
- Hyderabad: 31.17%
- Jangaon: 62.24%
- Kamareddy: 59.06%
- Khammam: 63.62%
- Nalgonda: 59.98%
- Nizamabad: 56.70%
- Sangareddy: 56.23%
- Rangareddy: 42.43%
  Long queues were observed outside polling stations across towns and rural areas in Telangana since the early hours of the day. Earlier, at 1 p.m., the total voter turnout in the state was recorded at 36.68%. The elections feature 2,290 contestants, including Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, Minister-son K.T. Rama Rao, State Congress President A Revanth Reddy, BJP Lok Sabha members Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and D Arvind. In the 2018 elections, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) won 88 of the 119 seats with a vote share of 47.4%, while the Congress secured 19 seats. The counting of votes is scheduled for December 3.
  
  Prominent leaders, including Chief Minister KCR, state minister KT Rama Rao, YSR Telangana Party president YS Sharmila, BJP’s Arvind Dharmapuri, and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, have exercised their franchise, urging voters to participate in the electoral process.

Exit Polls for 2023 Assembly Elections Drop Today After 5:30 PM!

November 30, 2023, 3:07 pm

Assembly Elections 2023: The exit poll results for the state assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram are scheduled to be declared after 5:30 pm on Thursday. These exit polls are crucial indicators of the possible outcomes of the assembly elections, providing insights into the level of support for political parties and their candidates.

Exit polls are surveys conducted immediately after people have cast their votes, aiming to gauge the preferences of voters for different candidates and parties. The voting in these states took place between November 7 and November 30, with results scheduled to be announced on Sunday, December 3.

The Election Commission of India (EC) had initially prohibited the announcement of exit poll results until November 30, as per a notification issued in October. However, the EC has now allowed the release of exit poll results after 5:30 pm on November 30, modifying its earlier directive.

These state assembly elections hold significant importance as they precede the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April-May the following year. The exit poll results will offer insights into the political landscape and potential outcomes in these states.

Telangana Polls: Shocking 36.68% Voter Turnout Breaks Noon Records in Assembly Polls!

November 30, 2023, 2:23 pm

Telangana, India: The ongoing Telangana Assembly elections for 119 assembly seats recorded a voter turnout of 36.68% till 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of India. Key areas, including Adilabad, Bhadradri, Hanumankonda, Jagtial, Kamareddy, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Medak, Mulugu, and Siddipet, reported varying percentages of voter turnout.

Adilabad recorded 41.88%, Bhadradri 39.29%, Hanumankonda 35.29%, Jagtial 46.14%, Kamareddy 40.78%, Khammam 42.93%, Mahabubabad 46.89%, Medak 50.80%, Mulugu 45.69%, and Siddipet 44.35%.

Long queues were observed outside polling stations across Telangana as citizens exercised their voting rights. By 11 am, the state had recorded an overall turnout of 20.64%. A total of 2,290 contestants, including Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, Minister-son K.T. Rama Rao, Congress State President A Revanth Reddy, and BJP Lok Sabha members Bandi Sanjay Kumar and D Arvind, are in the fray.

In the 2018 elections, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) won 88 of the 119 seats with a 47.4% vote share, while the Congress secured 19 seats. Key leaders, including Chief Minister KCR, Minister KT Rama Rao, YSR Telangana Party President YS Sharmila, BJP’s Arvind Dharmapuri, and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, cast their votes, urging citizens to participate and strengthen democracy. AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi emphasized the importance of voting to strengthen democracy and restore faith in the Constitution.

PM Modi Claims BJP as Emerging Choice in Telangana; Expresses Gratitude in Final Campaign Push

November 28, 2023, 4:45 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his vigorous campaigning in Telangana, expressing immense gratitude to the people of Hyderabad for their unwavering support during his mega rally. In a tweet, PM Modi emphasized that the BJP is gaining ground as the favored option in Telangana, underscoring the party’s commitment to the state’s progress.

Immense gratitude to the people of Hyderabad for their unforgettable support!

It’s clear that BJP is emerging as Telangana’s preferred choice, reflecting our commitment to the state’s progress and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/E2kHLvFsti

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 28, 2023

During a mega roadshow held on Monday in Hyderabad ahead of the state assembly elections, PM Modi received an enthusiastic welcome from a massive crowd. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and BJP MP K Laxman accompanied the Prime Minister during the event, witnessing an overwhelming response from supporters lining both sides of the roads.

Taking aim at the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress, PM Modi emphasized corruption, appeasement, and dynastic politics, claiming that both parties’ actions have hampered Telangana’s growth.

“Telangana’s trust is with the BJP because we are synonymous with development and prosperity,” PM Modi declared during his visit to Karimnagar.

During his campaign, PM Modi also paid a visit to Tirupati’s revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, offering prayers and marking an important milestone in his electoral journey.

Telangana’s upcoming elections on November 30 promise a triangular battle between the Bharat Rasthtra Samithi, the Congress, and the BJP. In the previous 2018 Assembly elections, the BRS, then known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), won 88 out of 119 seats and a sizable 47.4 percent of the total vote share, leaving the Congress in a distant second place with only 19 seats.

Educational institutions to remain shut on Nov 29, 30 in Hyderabad for Assembly polls

November 28, 2023, 2:35 pm

All Hyderabad district educational facilities will be closed on November 29 and 30 due to the state election. Anudeep Durishetty, the district collector of Hyderabad, declared the holiday for all Hyderabadi educational institutions. On December 1, colleges and schools will reopen.

“In view of the Telangana Assembly Elections 2023, all educational institutions in Hyderabad district will remain closed on November 29 and 30. Regular activities will resume on December 1,” posted Durishetty on X.
The state is set to go to the polls on November 30.
The state is poised for a three-cornered contest between the ruling BRS, which is bidding to return to the hustings for a third straight term, the Congress, and a resurgent BJP.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly known as Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), won 88 of the 119 seats in the most recent Assembly elections in 2018, capturing 47.4% of the total vote share. With just 19 seats, the Congress finished a distant second, and the BJP received no votes.

Telangana: Poll officials examine vehicle of K Kavitha, second time this month

November 19, 2023, 11:59 am

In preparation for the Telangana Assembly elections on November 30, Election Commission officials examined the car of ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Sunday. This was the second time this month that such an inspection had taken place. The BRS leader was on her way to Dharmapuri to campaign for the polls scheduled for November 30 when her car was stopped by poll panel officials at the Chalgal checkpoint in Karim Nagar, according to sources.

“Officials of the Election Commission checked the car of BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha at Chalgal check post while she was on her way to Dharmapuri to campaign for the Assembly elections,” a party source said.
A video of the purported checking of her vehicle was shared widely on social media.
In the video clip, Kavitha is purportedly seen getting out of her vehicle and watching from the sidelines as an official from the poll panel proceeds to check her vehicle.
Following the checking, the BRS leader drove off for the scheduled campaign event, sources informed.
On November 7, the officials of the Election Commission had similarly checked her vehicle in Nizamabad.
Earlier, on Saturday, Kavitha was seen fainting on Saturday during an election campaign in Telangana’s Itikyal.

Telangana Assembly elections: Congress CEC meeting begins in Delhi

October 27, 2023, 12:01 pm

On Friday, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) office in New Delhi hosted the Telangana Congress Election Committee meeting. The CEC meeting was presided over by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Leading figures from the party, including Salman Khurshid and Sonia Gandhi, were present at the meeting. Rahul Gandhi did not, however, show up for today’s CEC meeting. The Congress leader has missed meetings for the past two in a row.

The main goal of the meeting is to select the candidates for Telangana’s remaining seats in the state that will soon go to polls. Manikrao Thakare, the Congress’s poll chief, convened a screening committee meeting earlier on Wednesday. After the meeting, he told reporters that the Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting of the party on Thursday would be the time for finalizing decisions regarding the remaining seats.

“Today, there was a screening committee meeting in which discussions were held about various matters with regard to the upcoming elections. We will put forth all the suggestions from this meeting at the meeting of the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) tomorrow. At the meeting, we held discussions on all the seats. The list of candidates for the remaining seats would be declared after the CEC meeting.”

“However, all such decisions would be taken by the CEC. Our responsibility is merely to put forth our views and suggestions before the CEC,” he added.