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Hans India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Goshamahal MLA Rajasingh Vows to Continue Advocating for Hindutva
Goshamahal MLA Rajasingh has officially resigned from his position and party membership, delivering the letter to the state president, Kishan Reddy, on the 30th of last month. In a development today, BJP national president JP Nadda has accepted Rajasingh's resignation. In a statement released on social media, Rajasingh expressed his motivations for joining the BJP eleven years ago, stating that he aimed to serve the people and protect Hinduism. He conveyed his gratitude to the BJP leadership for granting him an MLA ticket from Goshamahal three consecutive times in the Telangana Assembly elections. Rajasingh clarified that his decision to resign was not influenced by aspirations for any position or power. Instead, he reaffirmed his commitment to Hindutva, declaring, "I was born to serve Hindutva. I will continue to work for Hindutva till my last breath." He pledged to advocate for the rights of the Hindu community and contribute to society with dedication and integrity, concluding with a heartfelt "Jai Shri Ram."
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Telangana Cabinet to implement 42% quota for Backward Classes in local body elections
Telangana government's 19th Cabinet has decided to implement 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in the upcoming local body elections. This comes nearly four months after the Telangana Assembly passed two key legislations clearing the way for 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in government jobs, educational institutions and urban and rural local body polls. Cabinet ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Ponnam Prabhakar said at a press briefing held in Hyderabad Thursday that an ordinance to this effect will be promulgated soon. Before taking the decision, the advocate general of the state was also consulted by the Cabinet, Srinivas Reddy said. Local body elections in Telangana will have to be held within three months, according to the Telangana High Court's directions. The Bills passed by the Telangana Assembly in March were titled the Telangana Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of seats in educational institutions and of appointments for posts in services under the state) Bill, 2025, and the Telangana Backward Classes (Reservation of seats in urban and rural local bodies) Bill, 2025. It was passed months after the state government's caste survey found that the BCs — including Muslim caste groups — form 56.33 percent of the state's population. The Bills were then sent to Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, who has referred them to President Droupadi Murmu. Even if the state were to promulgate an ordinance, governor's assent will be required. 'We have taken all legal precautions to make sure that the ordinance is legally sound,' Srinivas Reddy said Thursday. The ordinance will effectively amend the state's Panchayat Raj Act – 2018, to increase the reservation for BCs to 42 percent. The reservation for BCs is expected to face a legal challenge as implementation of this would breach the 49 percent reservation cap set by the Supreme Court of India. To breach this cap, state's bills will have to be included in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution, similar to Tamil Nadu, where the reservation cap has been increased to 69 percent.
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Will ensure 60 tickets to women in next Assembly polls: CM Revanth Reddy
HYDERABAD: Reiterating that his government remains committed to empowering women, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said that he would take the responsibility, on behalf of the Congress, of giving 60 tickets to women in the next Assembly elections by which time the Women's Reservation Act will come into force. Following delimitation, likely in 2026, the Assembly strength will increase to at least 153 seats. The chief minister said, 'Soon, women's reservations will come into force in the Assembly. Seats in the Telangana Assembly will increase to 153 after delimitation. Of them, as per 33 per cent reservations, 51 seats will be reserved for women. I will take responsibility to allocate a total of 60 seats to women.' At present, there are nine women MLAs in the Telangana Assembly — six from Congress and three from BRS. AIMIM, BJP and CPI have no women members. There are two women members of the Cabinet — Konda Surekha and Danasari Anasuya. The chief minister was speaking at the launch of Vana Mahotsavam-2025, a mass tree plantation drive at Prof. Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University in Hyderabad. The government has set a target of planting 18 crore saplings under the programme. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to plant a sapling in the name of one's mother, Revanth urged mothers to plant saplings in the name of their children. 'Nature will protect us if we take care of nature,' he said. The chief minister also appealed to people to plant at least two saplings per household, stating that Telangana would become a green zone if trees were nurtured like children. Listing government initiatives for women, Revanth said the state provided Rs 21,000 crore in loans to self-help groups this year. He noted that women are being encouraged to set up solar plants and run government schools. The government is providing free RTC bus travel for women and has supported them in leasing 1,000 buses to RTC, making them bus owners. Space has also been provided for women's groups to market their products at Hitec City, the chief minister said. Revanth reiterated his government's target of making one crore women millionaires and said self-help groups would also be formed in urban areas. He said efforts were being made to empower women in all fields and ensure they lead a life of self-respect in 'Indiramma rule'. Forest and Environment Minister Konda Surekha and PCCF Suvarna were among those present.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bonalu begins on grand note at Golkonda Fort
Hyderabad: The state festival of Bonalu started on a grand note on Thursday as devotees, especially women folks, thronged the temple in the Golkonda Fort with Bonam on their heads. The colourful Thottela procession taken out from Langar Houz to the Golkonda Fort was a major attraction with Potharajus and Shiva Sattulu dancing to the tunes of Teenmar bands as thousands passed through the lanes leading towards the Fort. The artistes from Vijaywada were also seen dancing on the beats Bonalu songs. The women folks offered Bonam. The Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and BRS MLC K Kavitha carried the Bonam on their heads. The Speaker of Telangana Assembly G Prasad Kumar, Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, MP Anil Yadav and others participated in the event and also offered silk clothes to the goddess Sri Jagadambika Mahankali Ammavaru. Speaking on the occasion, Konda Surekha said that Ashada Masam Bonalu stands as a symbol of culture and tradition. She said that she wished that the blessings of Jagadamba Ammavari should be on the people of Telangana and the state government. She said that the Bonalu tradition has been continuing in the twin cities for hundreds of years. The Chief Minister allocated Rs 20 crore for organising Bonalu in the twin cities of Hyderabad and has been handed over in advance. She said that Golkonda Bonalu has great importance and significance. People and devotees were flocking to Hyderabad metropolis due to the importance of Bonalu festival from all over the state. She said that she feels lucky to offer the first Bonam to the goddess. The second and important pooja will be on Sunday where Maru Bonam will be offered to the goddesses in Golkonda. The next two Thursdays and Sundays will be busy with thousands expected to arrive at the temple.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kavitha calls for rail roko on July 17 in support of 42 pc BC quota
Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha has announced a state-wide Rail Roko protest on July 17, demanding the Central government to approve the bills passed by Telangana Assembly for providing 42 per cent reservations to Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies, education and employment. Addressing a BC Round Table meeting organised jointly by Telangana Jagruthi and United Phule Front in Medak, on Tuesday, Kavitha emphasised the need to exert pressure on the Central government to approve the bills. 'This Rail Roko will not just be a protest, but a declaration of Telangana BCs' strength to the rulers in Delhi. We will take All BC organizations and leaders together in this protest', MLC Kavitha stated, warning that the protest would send a strong message to the BJP government at centre. The BRS MLC criticized the Congress-led state government, alleging it was conspiring to conduct local body elections without implementing the proposed 42 per cent reservations for BCs. 'We will not allow elections without these reservations. The Congress government has merely sent the bills to the Centre and washed its hands off the responsibility,' she said, questioning why the state government is not intensifying its efforts to ensure the President's approval.
