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India Gazette
06-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Dreaming" about coming to power: BRS MLC K Kavitha lashes out at Congress, BJP
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 6 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha on Sunday hit out at the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana, saying that both the parties were 'dreaming' about coming to power in the state. She expressed confidence that her party will return to power in Telangana, as they have stood firmly with marginalised groups. She said that the Congress government in the state has 'utterly failed' while the BJP has 'sabotaged' the MLC membership of a leader belonging to the Yerukula community. 'Today, the Congress Govt has utterly failed in Telangana. In a short span of 18 months, they have failed every section and failed to address everybody. They are hoping to come back to power, which is really something that the people of Telangana are unable to understand. However, at the same time, the BJP has directly affected the MLC membership of Satyanarayana, who belongs to the Yerukula community. When KCR gave him an MLC seat, they sabotaged his nomination and rejected it at the Governor level. This is nothing but political. Therefore, we believe that when you sabotage communities like this, you cannot regain power in Telangana. The BJP is only dreaming that it will come back to power. Congress is also dreaming, but BRS is the only party that stood by these communities, and we are going to come back to power,' Kavitha told ANI. Earlier, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) accepted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's public challenge to debate on what each government has done for Telangana's farmers. In a sharp rebuttal delivered at Telangana Bhavan, KTR invited Revanth to fix the date, time, and place of the discussion, declaring his readiness to face the debate 'anywhere, anytime.' KTR took a jibe at the Chief Minister's preparedness, stating, 'Revanth Reddy doesn't even have basic knowledge of agriculture. I am generously giving him 72 hours to prepare. Otherwise, he'll show up and talk about 'basins' and 'okra', making a mockery of himself and the office he holds.' He said even a bull next to a farmer could explain how agriculture thrived under the leadership of KCR. Accusing Revanth Reddy of acting as a covert ally of Chandrababu Naidu, KTR said Telangana's water resources were being diverted to Andhra Pradesh under the guise of projects like Banakacharla. 'Revanth is looting Telangana's water and funds, all to please his political mentor. This is not public governance, this is covert rule,' he alleged. Drawing a sharp contrast between the BRS and the Congress administrations, KTR said that while BRS ushered in 'Raithu Rajyam' (Farmer's Rule), the Congress has brought back a version of 'Emergency Rule' reminiscent of Indira Gandhi's regime. 'From punishing farmers to pushing them into endless queues for fertilisers, Congress has only brought suffering,' he added. (ANI)
Hans India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
KTR picks up gauntlet, says ready for debate with CM
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has formally accepted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's public challenge to debate on what each government has done for Telangana farmers. In a sharp rebuttal delivered at Telangana Bhavan, KTR invited Revanth to fix the date, time, and place of the discussion, declaring his readiness to face the debate 'anywhere, anytime.' He extended an open invitation for the debate: 'You can choose the Assembly, Ambedkar statue, Kondareddypalle, Chintamadaka, or Kondangal. If none of these suit you, I'll be at Somajiguda Press Club at 11 am on July 8 — ready to expose the truth before the media.' KTR, however, took a jibe at the Chief Minister's preparedness, stating, 'Revanth Reddy doesn't even have basic knowledge on agriculture. I am generously giving him 72 hours to prepare. Otherwise, he'll show up and talk about 'basins' and 'okra', making a mockery of himself and the office he holds.' He said even a bull next to a farmer could explain how agriculture thrived under the leadership of KCR. Accusing Revanth Reddy of acting as a covert ally of Chandrababu Naidu, KTR said Telangana's water resources were being diverted to Andhra Pradesh under the guise of projects like Banakacharla. 'Revanth is looting Telangana's water and funds, all to please his political mentor. This is not public governance — this is covert rule,' KTR charged. Drawing a sharp contrast between the BRS and the Congress administrations, KTR said that while BRS ushered in 'Raithu Rajyam' (Farmer's fule), the Congress has brought back a version of 'Emergency Rule' reminiscent of Indira Gandhi's regime. 'By pushing farmers into endless queues for fertilisers, Congress has only brought suffering,' he added. Taking direct aim at Congress, KTR said the Revanth Reddy government had defaulted on its major promises. 'Not a single woman is receiving the Rs 2,500 monthly promised by the Congress. Scooters, jobs, unemployment allowance — all turned out to be lies. Telangana's daughters and sons are waiting for answers.'
India Gazette
05-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Telangana: KTR accepts Revanth Reddy's challenge for public debate on farmer welfare
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has formally accepted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's public challenge to debate on what each government has done for Telangana's farmers. In a sharp rebuttal delivered at Telangana Bhavan, KTR invited Revanth to fix the date, time, and place of the discussion, declaring his readiness to face the debate 'anywhere, anytime.' KTR, however, took a jibe at the Chief Minister's preparedness, stating, 'Revanth Reddy doesn't even have basic knowledge on agriculture. I am generously giving him 72 hours to prepare. Otherwise, he'll show up and talk about 'basins' and 'okra', making a mockery of himself and the office he holds.' He said even a bull next to a farmer could explain how agriculture thrived under the leadership of KCR. Accusing Revanth Reddy of acting as a covert ally of Chandrababu Naidu, KTR said Telangana's water resources were being diverted to Andhra Pradesh under the guise of projects like Banakacharla. 'Revanth is looting Telangana's water and funds, all to please his political mentor. This is not public governance, this is covert rule,' KTR charged. Drawing a sharp contrast between the BRS and the Congress administrations, KTR said that while BRS ushered in 'Raithu Rajyam' (Farmer's Rule), the Congress has brought back a version of 'Emergency Rule' reminiscent of Indira Gandhi's regime. 'From punishing farmers to pushing them into endless queues for fertilisers, Congress has only brought suffering,' he added. Highlighting the achievements of the BRS government under former Chief Minister KCR, KTR recounted landmark farmer welfare initiatives: the successful implementation of Rythu Bandhu with over Rs 73,000 crore directly deposited into farmers' accounts, free 24/7 electricity for agriculture, revival of over 46,000 tanks under Mission Kakatiya, and India's highest increase in paddy production. 'KCR turned farming into a celebration. Telangana today is the number one state in inland fisheries, generating Rs 30,000 crore in value. All this is the result of vision, not slogans,' KT Rama Rao stated. Taking direct aim at Congress, KTR stated that the Revanth Reddy government had failed to fulfil its major promises. 'Not a single woman is receiving the Rs 2,500 monthly promised by the Congress. Scooters, jobs, and unemployment allowance all turned out to be lies. Telangana's daughters and sons are waiting for answers,' the BRS Working President said. He further alleged that Congress has cheated farmers by reducing the promised Rs 50,000 crore farm loan waiver to just Rs 12,000 crore. 'The Revanth government owes every farmer Rs 19,000 under Rythu Bharosa. They have not paid even the crop insurance premiums for three months,' he said. KTR also ridiculed the Congress party's attempts to claim credit for schemes and appointments made during the BRS regime. 'Revanth is boasting about issuing appointment letters for jobs already filled during our tenure. Would he dare say the same in Ashok Nagar?' he challenged. In a scathing remark, KTR added, 'Congress talking about farmer welfare is like demons reciting the Vedas. And Revanth claiming Indiramma's legacy is laughable when all that's visible under his rule are dried-up borewells, burnt transformers, and endless queues for urea.' KTR extended an open invitation for the debate: 'You can choose the Assembly, Ambedkar statue, Kondareddypalle, Chintamadaka, or Kondangal. If none of these suit you, I'll be at Somajiguda Press Club at 11 AM on July 8, ready to expose the truth before the media.' He concluded with a strong message: 'During our rule, we never made noise even after transferring Rs 73,000 crore to farmers. Revanth celebrates after giving just one crop's worth of support. Tell the people, how much did you promise, and how much did you deliver? Farmers will ask. Telangana will ask.' (ANI)
Zawya
28-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nigeria: Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate
The Senate on Tuesday revealed that the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and other key functionaries would defend the state's 2025 budget before the Joint National Assembly Ad-hoc Committee to Oversee Emergency Rule in Rivers State. A statement from the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Senate Leader was silent on the actual date. But the upper chamber assured Nigerians that it was determined to ensure that the people of Rivers State 'are not shortchanged due to the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 18.' The Leader of the Senate/Chairman, Senate Ad-hoc Committee to Oversee Emergency Rule in Rivers State, made the disclosure at the inaugural meeting of the committee held in the New Senate Wing, National Assembly Complex, Abuja on Tuesday. Recall that after President Tinubu declared the emergency rule in Rivers State, President of the Senate, President Godswill Akpabio had subsequently constituted an 18-member Committee on Emergency Rule under the chairmanship of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. At the inaugural meeting on Tuesday, Bamidele revealed that both chambers of the National Assembly had agreed to hold a joint session to oversight the 2025 budget of the state, which the sole administrator laid before the parliament last week through President Tinubu. The Senator representing Ekiti Central in the Senate, assured Nigerians that the National Assembly 'is determined to work closely with members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee to Oversee Emergency Rule in Rivers State to ensure financial propriety and good governance. 'It is our understanding with our colleagues in the House of Representatives that the sole administrator and other relevant functionaries of the state will all appear the joint ad-hoc committee of both chambers of the National Assembly when it is time for them to defend the 2025 the budget at the National Assembly,' Bamidele said with assurance to provide effective oversight in the state. He, further, noted that the inaugural meeting 'is a necessary ritual to enable the committee carry out its assignment and mandate. The committee will guarantee that the democratic rule will continue to function in Rivers State despite the declaration of emergency rule. 'The Senate is committed to the rule of law as well as the tenets of democracy. I am also confident in the pedigree of the members of this ad-hoc committee to deliver on the role of oversighting the activities of the sole administrator of Rivers State,' the chairman of the ad-hoc committee further said. Bamidele, therefore, challenged all members of the committee to be diligent and thorough in providing oversight functions for the Government of Rivers State and ensuring that the citizens of Rivers State are not shortchanged due to the declaration of emergency rule He noted that the 2025 budget of the Rivers State Government 'has been presented to the National Assembly by the Sole Administrator through the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The budget is being referred to our committee. 'The committee has just finalised on its workplan as well as the timetable that will ensure proper budget defence by the sole administrator of Rivers State. The budget defence will involve other state officials of the state, especially the Accountant-General of Rivers State, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and relevant officials in charge of the economy of the state 'As much as possible, the National Assembly will ensure propriety in the discharge of our oversight functions. We will also ensure that governance does not suffer in Rivers State during the period of emergency rule,' Bamidele further assured Nigerians. Apart from the Senate Leader who presided at the inaugural meeting, others who attended were Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Tahir Munguno; Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Peter Nwebonyi; Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Adamu Aliero; Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa; Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru and Chairperson, Senate Committee on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Senator Oluranti Adebule.
BBC News
18-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Wike give conditions to forgive Fubara, five oda tins FCT minister tok for media chat
Di current Nigeria minister of di Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former govnor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, don tok say im go let go of di wrong tins wey im political godson and successor Siminalayi Fubara don cause if e come ask for forgiveness. Wike tok dis one during one monthly media chat wey im do wit journalist for Abuja. According to di former Rivers state govnor, e say im go 'sincerely' forgive Fubara if e come beg for forgiveness for im hand. Wike and Fubara na two political father and son wey don look each oda eyes as dem both dey struggle for who go kontrol di policial and economic structures for Rivers State. For January 2024, di Supreme Court bin confam Fubara as Rivers State govnor afta e dismiss di appeal wey Tonye Cole of di All Progressives Congress file ova di 18 March 2023 governorship election. Since dat time, Fubara neva rest as e dey face one wahala to di oda as govnor. Key takeaways 'I bin want outright removal of Fubara' FCT minister say wetin e want na di outright removal of Fubara comot for office as Rivers govnor, instead of di suspension wey dem sama am. Wike say President Bola Tinubu do di to declare a state of emergency for Rivers state. "As a politician, I no dey happy wit di declaration of Emergency Rule for Rivers state. I want di outright removal of di governor (Fubara)." We dey update dis tori
