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New Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Upcoming elections to local bodies, GHMC to test Ramchander's mettle
HYDERABAD: After his coronation as Telangana BJP president, former MLC N Ramchander Rao now has to brace for the challenges that lie ahead of him. The immediate one is preparing the party for the local body elections, which have to be held by the end of September. Then, there is the by-election coming up for filling the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat, which would test his leadership acumen, as the seat was held by the BRS. Next year, he would have to ace the test of leading the party to victory in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections, for which groundwork had already been laid by Bandi Sanjay Kumar when he was the president of the BJP Telangana unit. In the long run, the new president would have to rise to the challenge of leading the party to become an alternative to the ruling Congress in the state and make a bid for power in the Assembly elections in 2028. Ramchander Rao will have to build the party on the foundation already laid by his predecessors. The saffron party won eight MLAs in the 2023 Assembly Elections and an equal number of Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general elections. The euphoria has helped the party win two MLC seats — one graduates' segment and the other teachers' — held recently. For Ramchander Rao, the ensuing local body elections will be an acid test.
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Winning polls our mission, says new TG BJP chief
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party's new state chief N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday called on the rank and file of the party to work hard together to win from the panchayat to Parliament elections. After Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje announced his election, Rao stated that the people of Telangana would soon see the BJP as their only alternative. The former MLC stated that he was president in name only, emphasizing that he was a party worker first to serve the BJP, and that party workers were the true leaders of the party. He assured that he would implement the collective decision of the party and called for a united effort to raise the saffron flag over Golkonda Fort. The new BJP state chief stressed that all factions and generations within the BJP are united, without any disputes. There are neither old nor new schools. "New inflows should come for the river to flow. Telangana youth must enter politics. I encourage youth and women to join the BJP. With the implementation of 33 per cent reservation, there will be many opportunities created for women in the political landscape," he said. Turning his ire towards the party's political bete noires, he criticised that the BRS and Congress are spreading fake news through their so-called WhatsApp universities. Party workers should remember Swami Vivekananda's words and remain strong, avoiding belief without evidence. He dared the Congress and the BRS, "If you have the courage, let's confront this issue directly. Those who hide behind fake news are cowards." He further warned that as a criminal lawyer, he would not hesitate to hold the masterminds of fake news accountable. "Ramchander Rao is not a gentle person; I went to jail 14 times when I was with ABVP. I was even beaten by the police. However, even after suffering broken arms and legs, I continued to work without abandoning my ideology. While I am gentle by nature, if it comes to battle, I will be a warrior - ready to wield the sword first," he added. Recalling how he had fought legal battles alongside students, lawyers, and the underprivileged, he said, "From now on, I am prepared to fight tirelessly for the people of Telangana. I will work collaboratively with everyone to bring the BJP to power."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress Criticizes BJP's Brahmin Nominee, Calls Party Anti-Backward Classes
HYDERABAD: Congress on Monday termed the only nomination by a candidate from a non-Backward Classes (BC) community for BJP Telangana president's post as a clear testimony that the saffron party is anti-BC. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now N Ramchander Rao on Monday filed nomination papers for BJP state president post, and an announcement of his election to the top post in the state unit of the party is only a formality now. Rao is a Brahmin. Senior Congress leader and BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar said BJP has three MPs and other senior leaders from BC community. "Congress is not against any caste or community as it is the only party which implements social justice. BJP has not given even the assembly floor leader post to a BC candidate. BJP promised to make an BC leader the chief minister," Ponnam said.
Canada Standard
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Canada Standard
BJP's N Ramchander Rao expresses condolences over Ahmedabad plane crash, calls it a
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader N Ramchander Rao on Friday called the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad a 'tragic incident'. Rao expressed deep sorrow over the loss of 241 lives, with only one survivor. Speaking to ANI, Ramchander Rao said, 'The crash of the Air India plane is a tragic incident, and today is a day of mourning. Nearly 241 passengers lost their lives, with only one survivor. Whatever the reason behind the crash, a full investigation must be carried out by the concerned authorities. The Bharatiya Janata Party prays for the souls of the deceased and extends its deepest condolences to their families. Some foreign nationals were also on board, and our prayers are with their families as well.' He said the cause of the crash must be fully investigated and urged people not to jump to conclusions. He also offered prayers and condolences to the families of Indian and foreign nationals who died in the crash. 'This is a rare air crash in recent times that the Indian aviation has seen. Until now, there have only been minor technical issues, and flights were usually cancelled in time. But this flight crashed within a minute of takeoff, which is extremely serious and must be properly investigated. We urge everyone to wait for the official investigation before blaming anyone or any agency. Once again, the Bharatiya Janata Party offers heartfelt condolences to all the families affected by this terrible tragedy,' Rao said. A total of 241 people onboard the Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, including 12 crew members, have died in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, Air India confirmed post-midnight on Friday. The passenger plane crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad into a resident doctors' hostel building shortly after take-off on Thursday. Miraculously, one person has survived the deadly crash, the airline authorities said, adding that the survivor was a British national of Indian origin. The flight, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. Immediately after departing Runway 23, the aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. An official stated that heavy black smoke was emanating from the accident site. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash. (ANI)
India Gazette
13-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
BJP's N Ramchander Rao expresses condolences over Ahmedabad plane crash, calls it a
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader N Ramchander Rao on Friday called the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad a 'tragic incident'. Rao expressed deep sorrow over the loss of 241 lives, with only one survivor. Speaking to ANI, Ramchander Rao said, 'The crash of the Air India plane is a tragic incident, and today is a day of mourning. Nearly 241 passengers lost their lives, with only one survivor. Whatever the reason behind the crash, a full investigation must be carried out by the concerned authorities. The Bharatiya Janata Party prays for the souls of the deceased and extends its deepest condolences to their families. Some foreign nationals were also on board, and our prayers are with their families as well.' He said the cause of the crash must be fully investigated and urged people not to jump to conclusions. He also offered prayers and condolences to the families of Indian and foreign nationals who died in the crash. 'This is a rare air crash in recent times that the Indian aviation has seen. Until now, there have only been minor technical issues, and flights were usually cancelled in time. But this flight crashed within a minute of takeoff, which is extremely serious and must be properly investigated. We urge everyone to wait for the official investigation before blaming anyone or any agency. Once again, the Bharatiya Janata Party offers heartfelt condolences to all the families affected by this terrible tragedy,' Rao said. A total of 241 people onboard the Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, including 12 crew members, have died in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, Air India confirmed post-midnight on Friday. The passenger plane crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad into a resident doctors' hostel building shortly after take-off on Thursday. Miraculously, one person has survived the deadly crash, the airline authorities said, adding that the survivor was a British national of Indian origin. The flight, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. Immediately after departing Runway 23, the aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. An official stated that heavy black smoke was emanating from the accident site. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash. (ANI)
