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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
KTR pans Cong govt for axing KCR Kit Scheme
Hyderabad: The BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Tuesday criticized the Congress government for discontinuing the KCR Kit scheme, accusing it of doing so merely because the program brings goodwill to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao. Speaking at a special event held at Telangana Bhavan under the 'Gift a Smile' initiative, KTR personally distributed KCR Kits to mothers and newborns from Hyderabad. Announcing the gesture on the occasion of his birthday, Rama Rao said he would distribute 5,000 KCR Kits in Sircilla, especially since many mothers have been suffering due to the suspension of the scheme for the past 20 months. Recalling the days before 2014, KTR said, 'People used to fear government hospitals. But due to revolutionary measures taken by KCR as Chief Minister, the public began trusting and preferring government hospitals for deliveries.' He credited the KCR Kits for not only transforming public healthcare infrastructure but also reducing maternal and infant deaths. KCR Kits significantly reduced maternal and infant mortality and boosted deliveries in government hospitals, he said. KTR called it shameful that the Revanth Reddy-led government had stopped distributing the KCR Kits, not out of policy change but due to personal animosity and political malice toward KCR.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BRS braces for local body polls; to hold key workers' meets soon
Hyderabad: The BRS leadership commenced preparations for the local body elections on Monday, announcing that constituency-level key workers' meetings would begin this week. BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has called for the party to expose alleged Congress failures. These meetings aim to highlight the purported deceit of the Congress government while simultaneously drawing attention to the BRS's public agitations over the past 20 months. Rama Rao instructed party leaders to centre their discussions on the Congress government's shortcomings, including alleged betrayals against farmers and various sections of society. Discussions will also address the perceived collapse of governance and sanitation in villages due to the incompetence of the Revanth Reddy-led administration. In light of court orders indicating that local body elections may be held soon, KTR instructed party cadre to prepare rigorously. District party presidents have been tasked with coordinating these meetings in every constituency. The gatherings will see participation from BRS MLAs, MLCs, MPs, ZP chairpersons, former corporation chairpersons, and senior state committee members. KTR called for widespread public awareness campaigns to highlight the Congress government's failure to fulfil promises, its alleged corrupt and undemocratic practices, and its governance lapses. He emphasised exposing the government's neglect of farmers, including the non-implementation of the Rythu Bandhu scheme, and its failure to address shortages of urea and seeds. He also criticised the government's inaction on irrigation and power supply issues affecting farmers over the past 20 months. KTR urged party workers to inform the public about the Congress government's perceived lack of sincerity in implementing the promised 42 per cent reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) and its deceptive tactics through ordinances. He also highlighted unfulfilled Congress promises, such as the Rs 4,000 pension for the elderly, Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, and other commitments across various sectors. He directed party workers to remind the public of the BRS's sustained public agitations and protests against the Congress government over the past 20 months, instructing that these constituency-level meetings be organised across the state this week to effectively mobilise key workers. Meanwhile, the party's senior leader T Harish Rao addressed a meeting of workers in Gajwel, the constituency of BRS president K Chandrashekar Rao. Harish Rao stated that, according to a recent survey, the party is projected to win 16 to 18 Zilla Parishads in the State. He urged party workers to collaborate as a family, cautioning against overconfidence. 'There should be confidence but there should be no overconfidence. You have to explain to the people how Telangana was and how it turned out now,' said Harish Rao. He encouraged party leaders to expose the Congress on its failures in implementing promised schemes, including Rythu Bandhu and the Rs 2,500 for women.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'No need for national language; shun coercive federalism', says BRS working president KT Rama Rao
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao , on Sunday, said that it is not necessary for India to designate a national language. He said imposition of any language, including Hindi, is detrimental to cultural identity. KTR expressed concerns about Centre's reliability on the issue of delimitation and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act as a supportive leader, akin to an elder brother, rather than an authoritarian figure. He advocated for cooperative federalism over coercive federalism. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Speaking at an event in Jaipur, KTR said, "India does not have a national language, nor does it require one. With 22 official languages and over 300 unofficial ones, our diversity is our strength. Language is not just a means of communication; it is a reflection of our cultural identity. I do not impose Telugu on others, so why should Hindi be mandated?" He added that people working abroad typically learn English for communication purposes; likewise, those relocating to other states should make an effort to learn the local language. KTR also criticised the practice of forcing people from other states to adopt a particular language, pointing to cases in Maharashtra where threats of expulsion have reportedly been made. North-South divide On the issue of the North-South divide in Indian politics, KTR argued that parliamentary representation should not be based solely on population figures. He emphasised that southern states, which have effectively implemented population control measures and contributed significantly to the national economy, should not be penalised for responsible governance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He asserted that if the Centre is genuinely committed to increasing political representation based on population, this principle should be applied uniformly across all state assemblies. "The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act clearly mandated the increase of assembly seats for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; however, this has not happened even after a decade. Meanwhile, the NDA govt has increased seats in Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting an inconsistent approach," he remarked. KTR said, "Population alone cannot be the sole basis for the redistribution of seats or delimitation. This risks centralising policies and fiscal resources. If political parties begin to believe that the Hindi-speaking regions alone will decide who becomes PM, policy-making will become skewed in favour of Hindi belt."
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
After proposed delimitation, Hindi belt to solely decide who becomes PM, warns KTR
Federal Structure, North-South Divide, Delimitation, Language Imposition, Voter Suppression, BRS Hyderabad: BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Sunday made a powerful case for protecting the federal structure of India, warning against the growing centralization of power and resources in the Hindi heartland at the expense of southern states Speaking at the 9th edition of 'Talk Journalism' in Jaipur on 'The North-South Divide in Indian Politics', the BRS Working President stressed that representation in Parliament must not be dictated purely by population numbers. The southern states, which have implemented population control and contributed significantly to the nation's economy, should not be punished for their discipline. He cited data showing that while southern states like Kerala limited population growth to just 69 per cent since 1950, Uttar Pradesh witnessed a staggering 239 per cent rise. This demographic imbalance, he warned, was now set to translate into a political imbalance through the proposed delimitation exercise, which could see South India lose parliamentary seats even as North India gains. Cautioning the rulers, KTR said, 'Population alone cannot be the basis for the redistribution of seats or delimitation. It will lead to the centralization of policies and fiscal resources. The more political parties start feeling that the Hindi belt will decide who becomes the Prime Minister, the entire focus will be on making policies that suit the Hindi belt, and the rest of India will be left in the lurch.' On the issue of language imposition, KTR was unequivocal. 'India has no national language, and it does not need one. With 22 official languages and over 300 unofficial ones, our diversity is our strength. Language is not just a tool of communication – it's our cultural identity. I'm not enforcing Telugu on you, so why enforce Hindi on me?' KTR also raised concerns over recent controversies around electoral roll revisions in Bihar. He noted allegations of nearly five lakh voters being struck off the rolls, warning that such practices undermine India's democratic foundations. 'This is deeply worrying. In the last Bihar elections, the losing margin was just 12,500 votes. What happens if voter suppression decides an election? Even one Indian being denied the right to vote is unacceptable in the world's largest democracy,' he said, calling on the Election Commission of India to act swiftly. Citing unfulfilled promises made by the BJP-led Union government, such as the increase in Assembly seats in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh under the AP Reorganization Act, KTR questioned the Centre's credibility. 'They hurriedly increased seats in Jammu and Kashmir and Assam for political gains but ignored South India. Why should we trust them now on delimitation?' he asked. Reiterating BRS party's stand, KTR said, 'We have always been independent and have never been subservient to anyone. We extended only issue-based support to the Union government. We believe that politics should be limited to the last six months, and economics should take centre stage for the remaining four and a half years.'
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
India does not need a national language, says KTR
Hyderabad: Amid the ongoing debate on the imposition of Hindi, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao said on Sunday that India has no national language, and it does not need one. He believes that with 22 official languages and over 300 unofficial ones, India's diversity is its strength. 'Language is not just a tool of communication - it's our cultural identity. I'm not enforcing Telugu on you, so why enforce Hindi on me?' he asked while participating in a discussion on 'The North-South Divide in Indian Politics' at the 9th edition of Talk Journalism in Jaipur on Sunday. Stating that India has carried on for more than 70 years without a national language, he said there was no need for a change now. KTR, as the BRS leader is popularly known, made a powerful case for protecting the federal structure of India, warning against the growing centralisation of power and resources in the Hindi heartland at the expense of southern states. He stressed that representation in Parliament must not be dictated purely by population numbers. He added that the southern states, which have implemented population control and contributed significantly to the nation's economy, should not be punished for their discipline. KTR cited data showing that while southern states like Kerala limited population growth to just 69 per cent since 1950, Uttar Pradesh witnessed a staggering 239 per cent rise. This demographic imbalance, he warned, is now set to translate into a political imbalance through the proposed delimitation exercise, which could see South India lose parliamentary seats even as North India gains. 'Population alone cannot be the basis for the redistribution of seats or delimitation. It will lead to the centralisation of policies and fiscal resources. The more political parties start feeling that the Hindi belt will decide who becomes the Prime Minister, the entire focus will be on making policies that suit the Hindi belt, and the rest of India will be left in the lurch,' KTR cautioned. Citing unfulfilled promises made by the BJP-led Union government, such as the increase in Assembly seats in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh under the AP Reorganisation Act, KTR questioned the Centre's credibility. 'They hurriedly increased seats in Jammu and Kashmir and Assam for political gains, but ignored South India. Why should we trust them now on delimitation?' he asked. The BRS leader also raised concerns over recent controversies around electoral roll revisions in Bihar. He noted allegations of nearly 5 lakh voters being struck off the rolls, warning that such practices undermine India's democratic foundations. 'This is deeply worrying. In the last Bihar elections, the losing margin was just 12,500 votes. What happens if voter suppression decides an election? Even one Indian being denied the right to vote is unacceptable in the world's largest democracy,' he said, calling on the Election Commission of India to act swiftly.
