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The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP leader Laxman demands probe against alleged irregularities in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
K. Laxman, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) OBC Morcha and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) called for a thorough investigation into alleged irregularities and corruption in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that took place during the previous government's rule in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking to the media, after the darshan of Lord Venkateswara on Thursday (July 3, 2025), he expressed his concerns against the alleged irregularities which he said had shattered the faith of devotees who generously contribute to the temple's hundi. Pointing out various areas of concern, including the preparation of prasadams, purchase of machinery for the Ayurveda pharmacy, laddu quality and Annadanam, he categorically announced that he would be soon addressing a letter to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, urging him to conduct a detailed inquiry and severely punish the guilty.
Hans India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Laxman takes part in study visit of ONOE JPC
Hyderabad: BJP Rajya Sabha Member and Parliamentary Board Member Dr K. Laxman participated in the study visit of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election,' which took place in Chandigarh. During the study tour, the BJP MP engaged in discussions regarding the "Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024," and "The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024." He stated that these discussions represent a significant advancement in shaping the future of India's democratic and electoral landscape.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
K. Laxman speaks at Fiji Parliament summit
Rajya Sabha MP and BJP's national OBC president K. Laxman spoke on India's proactive model of financial oversight — via study visits, field inspections and scrutiny beyond audit paras during his speech in the Asia Pacific Regional Workshop being organised jointly by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of UK and the Parliament of Fiji, in Nadi of Fiji Islands on Wednesday. Delivering a talk on Public Accounts Committee (PAC) 'Assessing Effectiveness, Measuring Impact and Enhancing Performance', he explained about the banking reforms, welfare schemes and regulatory review frameworks. Mr. Laxman, who has been nominated by the Indian government along with Congress MP and PAC chairman K.C. Venugopal, for the meeting said that 81% of PAC recommendations were accepted in the financial year of 2023-24 reflecting robust parliamentary impact. The MP also detailed about the country's adoption of digital tools for enhanced transparency, accountability and citizen engagement, said a press release.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Laxman, K.C. Venugopal for Fiji Islands
Rajya Sabha and BJP national OBC Morcha president K. Laxman along with PAC chairman and Congress MP K.C. Venugopal will be representing the country in the Asia Pacific Regional Workshop being jointly organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of UK and the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji in Nadi, Fiji Islands from May 19 to 21. Invited MPs will deliberate on the functioning and efficacy of the public accounts committees in the respective democracies. Mr. Laxman will also be delivering a talk on – 'Assessing PAC effectiveness, measuring impact, and enhancing performance', said a press release.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP leaders welcome ‘historic' decision on caste census
Telangana BJP leaders have hailed the Modi government's 'historic decision' to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming national census. 'This bold and transparent move marks a significant step towards social justice, informed policymaking, and the strengthening of India's social fabric,' said Rajya Sabha MP and national OBC morcha president on Wednesday. In a press release, he said the last comprehensive caste census in India was conducted by the British government in 1931. Since then, except for data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, no official caste enumeration has taken place at the national level. Absence of accurate data has hampered the formulation and implementation of welfare policies for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and other marginalised communities, he said. In a separate statement, Union Minister of State for Home and Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government for taking this 'bold and courageous step'. This decision will immensely benefit the people of the nation as a scientific and precise caste census of each caste will be accurately recorded paving the way for fair implementation of reservations without harming the interests of any community. He appealed to all political parties, caste-based organisations, intellectuals, and educationists to support this initiative rising above political interests. The BJP leaders also criticised the Congress Party for its 'hypocrisy' in neglecting caste based census when in power and for not releasing caste data collected through a private entity. Since independence, the Congress-led governments have never included caste data during population enumerations and those conducted by some State governments including Telangana lacked 'transparency'. These surveys were done for political gain, inflating the population of favourable castes and suppressing others, leading to division and unrest within communities, they charged. Other party leaders too welcomed the decision.
