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The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
TPCC president questions Kavitha's credibility over letter to Kharge on BC quota
Hyderabad TPCC president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud questioned the credibility of BRS MLC K. Kavitha over her letter to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on BC reservations, and called it a strange move. While speaking to reporters at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Thursday, along with AICC secretary Ch Vamshichand Reddy and former MLA Sampath Kumar, he asked whether she had written the letter on behalf of the BRS or Telangana Jagruthi. 'It's not clear whom she is representing. The tone and tenor of the letter is quite strange from a person who never spoke a word on BC quota when she was an MP and MLC when her father was the Chief Minister,' he said. Mr. Goud said that Ms. Kavitha's political credibility is at stake and seeing a political vaccum, she has taken up the BC cause after being silent for 10 years. At least, she should prove if she had opposed reduction in BC reservations by her father KCR when he was the CM. The TPCC president refused to speak on Congress MLA Anirudh Reddy's remarks indirectly charging a Minister involved in Banakacherla project, and said that the party's Disciplinary Committee will take a note of it. Kharge's presence Mr. Goud said that Mr. Kharge's presence at the 'Social Justice Samara Bheri' will be a big boost to the 40,000-odd presidents of Congress village units and leaders from all levels. Mr. Kharge is set to address the gathering and give a direction to the party's grassroots leaders. On the Banakacherla project controversy, he took a dig at BRS leader Harish Rao, asking who dined with AP ministers and compromised on Telangana's water share at YSRCP leader Roja's house?
New Indian Express
14 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Angry families confront officials at Sigachi blast site, demand faster debris clearance
SANGAREDDY: The atmosphere at the factory turned tense on Wednesday as relatives demanded clear information about their loved ones. When AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha visited the site, they were confronted by families who blocked their vehicles and sought answers about the missing. Rajanarsimha stepped out to reassure the crowd, urging patience as debris removal continued. However, frustration mounted again later in the day, with some workers threatening to clear the rubble themselves. 'What are you doing for the past three days? How can you fail to remove debris even after using JCBs?' one of them asked. Industry vice-chairman Chidambaranathan assured that required assistance would be extended to the victims and their families. Likewise, Natarajan, Mahesh and Rajanarsimha said the government would provide support to victims.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Telangana factory blast: 40 killed, 33 injured, says Sigachi Industries
Hyderabad: Sigachi Industries said on Wednesday that the blast at its facility at Pashamylaram in Telangana resulted in the death of 40 people and left 33 injured. The company issued a brief statement, the first since the blast rocked the facility at Pashamyalaram industrial area in Sangareddy district near Hyderabad on Monday. 'It is with anguish that we share details of the accident that occurred at the Sigachi Industries facility in Pashamylaram, Telangana, resulting in the loss of 40 valued team members and one that left over 33 injured,' it said. 'Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic accident. Since the time of the accident, we have been coordinating the emergency response, family support, and extending cooperation with the investigation and compliance efforts,' reads the statement. Sigachi Industries also stated that it is committed to an ex gratia compensation of Rs one crore to the families of the deceased, while those injured will receive full medical and rehabilitation support. 'As we await the results of the investigation, we would like to clarify that the accident was not caused by a reactor explosion at the plant, as mentioned in sections of the media. We will continue to send updates as we receive information from the investigations,' it said. The company also announced that the plant operations will remain temporarily suspended for approximately 90 days. Meanwhile, state Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Wednesday visited the accident site where the rescue operation continued for the third day. He stated that the condition of the injured undergoing treatment at various hospitals is stable. The minister said 11 people were still missing, and the rescue teams continued clearing the debris. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud and AICC in-charge for Telangana Meenakshi Natrjan also visited the accident site and called on the injured at a hospital.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
If ceasefire with Pak possible, why not with Maoists: Telangana Congress chief
HYDERABAD: In a sharp reaction to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's criticism of Telangana Congress' appeal for initiating talks with Maoists, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Monday wondered why a ceasefire and peace talks were not possible with left wing extremists, who are Indian citizens. He asked: 'When the same is possible with Pakistan with the intervention of US President Donald J Trump, why not with Maoists?' Speaking to the media on Monday after inspecting the arrangements for the proposed public meeting on July 4 at LB Stadium alongside ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Vakiti Srihari, MLAs and MPs, the TPCC chief said that Amit Shah was making accusations against the Congress as if the party was financing left-wing extremism. He clarified that the Maoists only sought a ceasefire and peace talks. 'We only requested a ceasefire with Maoists. Amit Shah is portraying it in different shades,' he said. Stating that AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge will hold a public meeting in the city against the 'fascist rule' by BJP at the Centre on July 4, he said that the party delegates from Gram Panchayat president to state office-bearers will attend the public meeting. He said the Political Affairs Committee, and extended Political Executive Committee meetings will be held the same day.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud expresses grief over Telangana Chemical factory blast
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud on Monday expressed grief over the deaths in the explosion at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district. Goud offered condolences to the families of the victims and urged authorities to provide the best medical care for the injured, while ensuring swift rescue efforts for those trapped. He said, 'It is deeply saddening that the condition of the injured workers remains critical.' Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also expressed his condolences over the deaths in the explosion at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. 'The news of the explosion at the chemical factory in Telangana is extremely tragic and concerning. My heartfelt condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones in this incident. I hope for the speedy recovery of all those injured,' Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X. 'The state government and administration are engaged in relief and rescue operations. Efforts are ongoing to provide every possible assistance to the affected people. In this difficult time, we stand with the affected families in every way,' he added. At least eight people were killed and 26 injured in the explosion at a chemical factory in Pasamailaram Phase 1 area of Telangana's Sangareddy district. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the explosion and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office wrote, 'Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.' (ANI)
