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The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Effective implementation of welfare schemes enabled TDP government to win hearts of people says MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra
The Telugu Desam MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra on Tuesday said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu-led government has won the hearts of people with the effective implementation of welfare schemes promised under the 'Super-Six' assurances prior to 2024 general elections. At a meeting under 'Suparipalana-Toli Adugu'' in Parvatipuram, he urged all party leaders to highlight the achievements of the administration by directly engaging with people in the villages, and mandals. He said that the Chief Minister had enhanced social welfare programmes, enabling 67 lakh people to receive an additional amount of ₹1,000 as soon as he took reins of the administration in June, 2024. He said: 'The previous YSRCP government extend financial assistance to only one child under the Amma Vodi programme, but the TDP extended Talliki Vandanam scheme to all children in a family. Such welfare scheme is not found even in rich States like Gujarat and Maharashtra.' Mr. Vijaya Chandra said that lakhs of jobs would be created for the youth with initiatives such as the Quantum Computing Valley, the development of an aviation hub at Bhogapuram and the construction of Amaravati capital region.
Hans India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister lays foundation for Anna Canteen
Singarayakonda: Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, along with Prakasam district Collector A Thameem Ansariya, laid foundation stone for new Anna Canteen building in Singarayakonda, with an estimated cost of Rs 61 lakh, on Friday. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Swamy emphasised that the State government is working with development and welfare as its primary objectives. He noted that the previous Telugu Desam government, between 2014 and 2019, had initiated Anna Canteens for the welfare of the poor, but the subsequent government had closed these facilities. He said that they reopened the Anna Canteens following their election promise and are addressing hunger among the poor at just Rs 5 per meal. He highlighted various welfare programmes being implemented by the current government, including home delivery of ration for elderly and differently-abled, Thalli Ki Vandanam scheme regardless of the number of children in a family, Deepam Scheme 2, and enhancement of pensions. Swamy directed the officials to complete the construction work and inaugurate the Anna Canteen by October 2. He emphasised that the government is working with quality and transparency in all its endeavours and is taking public feedback to advance welfare and development programmes. Collector Thameem Ansariya expressed gratitude to the Minister for his efforts in establishing Anna Canteen and assured that construction would be completed within three months. She noted that this facility would greatly benefit the impoverished residents of the region. Following the foundation stone ceremony, the Minister and the Collector inspected the ongoing modernisation work at SC Boys' Hostel. They instructed officials to complete the upgrades with quality and speed. Ongole RDO Lakshmi Prasanna, Public Health EE Srinivas Sanjay, Social Welfare DD Lakshma Naik, mandal officials, public representatives, and others also participated in the programme.
NDTV
16-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Asaduddin Owaisi Urges Chandrababu Naidu To 'Hang Up His Boots', Handover Charge To Son
Amaravati: Amid speculation that Nara Lokesh is set to be appointed as the working president of the Telugu Desam party, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi advised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to hang up his boots and hand over the reins to his minister son. Addressing a meeting at Adoni in Kurnool District on Sunday night, Owaisi also sharply attacked the Waqf (Amendment) Act, alleging that it would infringe upon the rights of Muslims. "I am telling you, Chandrababu Naidu, you are ruining Lokesh's future ( political ). Anyway after you, only your son will take over (as a successor). Junior NTR will not come, will he? You are confusing Lokesh. You (CM Naidu) already served as Chief Minister for Andhra Pradesh ( undivided) for 9 years. Five years for Andhra Pradesh (divided). That's enough, Now take care of your son (handover reins)," he advised. Several senior leaders of the party, including some ministers, have opined that Lokesh should be appointed as the Working President of the TDP, in a bid to indicate the party's succession plans. It was widely speculated that Lokesh's elevation would be announced at the recently held party meeting, Mahanadu. However, no such announcement was made by the party.
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti passes away
Hyderabad: Jubilee Hills BRS legislator Maganti Gopinath, who had been hospitalized following a massive heart attack, passed away at 5.45 am on Sunday. The Telangana government performed the last rites of the legislator with state honours. Maganti Gopinath was admitted into AIG Hospitals on June 5 after a heart attack and was under observation of doctors for 48 hours. He was declared dead at 5.45 am by the doctors. He was said to be suffering also with kidney problems for the past few months. Maganti Gopinath was born to Krishnamurthy and Maha Nanda Kumari. He started his political career with Telugu Desam in 1983. From 1985 to 1992, he worked as Telugu Yuvatha State president. He had also served as the Director of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA) in 1987, 1988. He served as the chairman of Consumers Forum from 1988 to 1993. He was appointed as the Hyderabad District Telugu Desam president. Gopinath entered the Assembly in 2014, having contested on the ticket of Telugu Desam, which was then in alliance with the BJP. He joined the BRS (TRS then) in 2016 and won on the BRS ticket in the 2018 Assembly elections. He was appointed as member of the Public Estimates Committee (PEC) in the Assembly. He won the 2023 election by defeating cricketer-turned-politician Mohd Azharuddin. Maganti Gopinath was interested in the film industry and he produced a few films including Patabasti (1995), Ravanna (2000), Bhadradri Ramudu (2004), Naa Style Veru (2009). He is survived by wife Sunitha, son Vatsalyanath, daughters Akshara Nag and Dishira. BRS leaders mourned the death of their leader at a young age. BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao visited the residence of Gopinath and paid floral tributes. KCR consoled the bereaved wife and children of Gopinath. He gave them courage. He took his son Vatsalyanath close to him and consoled him. He assured them that the party would stand by them in difficult times. KCR got emotional on seeing the mortal remains of Gopinath, who was a gentleman. BRS party Working President KT Rama Rao, his wife Shailima, son Himanshu Rao, and his family members were standing by and consoling them. KTR said that the sudden death of BRS Hyderabad president Maganti Gopinath was a huge loss for the party. KTR rushed to the hospital in the morning along with his wife Shailima and their son Himanshu after knowing the death of Gopinath. KTR said that his 'brother', the gentle-natured Gopinath, had risen step by step in politics and was elected MLA three times in a row and gained recognition as a public leader. KTR said that his services to the people of the constituency would never be forgotten, and it was very painful to lose a good leader. Party senior leaders T Harish Rao, MPs KR Suresh Reddy, Damodar Rao, Vaddiraju Ravichandra, MLAs Vemula Prashanth Reddy, Devireddy Sudheer Reddy, Madhavaram Krishna Rao, Kaleru Venkatesh, Kotha Prabhakar Reddy, MLCs Dasoju Sravan, Pochampally Srinivas Reddy, former MP Jogina Palli Santosh Kumar and others paid tributes.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
TDP has Rs 470 Cr funds in kitty
Kadapa: Telugu Desam has total fund value of nearly Rs 470 crore in its kitty as of March 31, 2025, the party's treasurer M Parthasarathy said on Tuesday. Presenting the TDPs' annual financial statement for the last financial year at the ongoing conclave - TDP Mahanadu here, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu-led party has total income of Rs 228.31 crore while expenses including insurance to the party workers stood at Rs 61.33 crore leaving nearly Rs 167 crore surplus. 'As of March 31, 2025 the total fund value is Rs 469.42 crore,' the TDP leader said. Parthasarathy said the party received Rs 123.19 crore towards membership subscriptions last year, besides Rs 82.05 crore donations and Rs 23.05 crore as income on interest. The party has spent Rs 31.73 crore towards publicity and Rs 15.84 crore towards insurance premium for TDP cadre, among other expenses. Meanwhile a press release from the party quoting TDP supremo Naidu said Rs 17 crore was received as donations from leaders and public on the first day of Mahanadu. Naidu further said donors can offer donations online also.
