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Hans India
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VH calls upon all parties to put unified fight for BC reservation
Hyderabad: Former MP V Hanumantha Rao urged all the political parties to put a unified struggle to push the BC reservation bill. He wondered as to why BJP failed to give the State president's position to a BC leader. Speaking to media persons at Gandhi Bhavan, he said that the Congress remains optimistic of achieving the reservation despite all the opposition's claim that this would never happen. He dared the BJP MPs criticising the State government over ordinance to support the momentum in Delhi so that the BC reservation is approved. 'Schedule 9 should be amended and the 50 percent reservation ceiling should be lifted. Whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi who himself is an OBC will support this or not is to be seen. We are closely watching how the BJP MPs from State and Modi were responding to the issue during these Parliamentary sessions. This will clear the air of confusion who are real supporters of BCs,' he said.
New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Demand Bharat Ratna for Jyotirao Phule: V Hanumantha Rao to CM Revanth Reddy
HYDERABAD: Veteran Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Saturday requested Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to recommend India's highest civilian honour — Bharat Ratna — for prominent social reformer, thinker and writer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. He also urged the government to give tax exemption to Phule, the biopic of the 19th century reformer. In a letter addressed to the CM, Hanumantha Rao noted that Phule encouraged women's education and fought against discrimination and suppression of downtrodden communities. He said that Phule fought against the practice of tonsuring the heads of widows. 'You are well aware that a similar concept (social justice) is being adopted by our beloved leader, Rahul Gandhi Ji, who has taken up Bharat Jodo Yatra wherein he stressed the need for Kitni Hissidari Utne Bhagidari. Rahul, while following the ideologies of Phule, is striving to bring about this major change in present-day society,' he said.
India Gazette
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Congress' Hanumantha Rao urges PM Modi to explain to Opposition 'ground reality' following operation Sindoor
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 12 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former MP V Hanumantha Rao on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain to the leaders of Opposition parties the ground reality following the operation Sindoor and the understanding reached by India and Pakistan to stop military action. He reiterated the Congress's demand to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the issues. 'Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi have written a letter to the Prime Minister. Two issues are there: Operation Sindoor and another issue is the ceasefire. Leaders of the Opposition parties should know about these issues,' Hanumantha Rao told ANI. 'I hope PM Modi will call the meeting and explain the ground reality. Then only can we explain it all over India. That is why I am requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call Parliament,' he added. Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). This operation was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam On Sunday, Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai asserted that the tensions between India and Pakistan since the last three to four days are no less than a war. He paid homage to five fallen jawans of the armed forces and civilians who lost their lives due to Pakistani shelling across the Line of Control (LoC). He said that the Pakistan Army might be involved in infiltration across the LoC, trying to harm the army posts. 'The activities that have been going on for the last 3-4 days are no less than a war. Under normal circumstances, the air forces of the countries do not fly in the air and attack each normal circumstances, infiltration across the Line of Control is done by terrorists. We have information that the Pakistani army may also be involved in infiltration across the Line of Control, which is trying to harm our posts,' Ghai said in a presser here. 'I pay my solemn homage to my five fallen colleagues and brothers from the armed forces and civilians who tragically lost their lives in Operation Sindoor. Our hearts go out to the bereaved sacrifices shall always be remembered,' he added. The DGMO warned that India has exercised immense restraint while focusing only on non-escalatory actions. Any threat to the country's sovereignty would be met with decisive force. (ANI)
United News of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Telangana: Rich tributes paid to Damodaram Sanjeevaiah on his death anniversary
Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) The 53rd death anniversary of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Damodaram Sanjeevaiah was observed with great reverence and grandeur under the auspices of V Hanumantha Rao, Chairman of the Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Trust. The commemorative event witnessed the participation of several prominent leaders and public representatives who gathered to pay homage to the late leader's enduring legacy. As part of the observance, tributes were paid to the statue of Damodaram Sanjeevaiah located in front of LB Stadium, followed by a ceremonial homage at the Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Ghat. Chief guests included Telangana BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao, BC Commission Chairman B. Niranjan, PCC General Secretary R. Laxman Yadav, Kailash, La Yadagiri Goud, Garuganti Ramesh, Nagabhushanam, Shambhula Srikanth Goud, Adi Avinash, SC Cell Ramesh, Mahesh Raj Keshav, among others. Speaking on the occasion, Hanumantha Rao recalled the simplicity and integrity of Sanjeevaiah, noting that he rose to the post of Chief Minister despite not owning a house of his own. He praised him as a true role model for today's youth and a symbol of humility and service. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, addressing the gathering, hailed the Congress Party as a champion of social justice. He recalled that it was the Congress that appointed Damodaram Sanjeevaiah—a poor Dalit—as the AICC President, demonstrating the party's commitment to inclusivity. Prabhakar described Sanjeevaiah as a disciplined and principled leader whose life and contributions remain a guiding force. He announced plans to write to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, requesting that Kurnool district be renamed after Damodaram Sanjeevaiah in recognition of his services. He further stated that a similar appeal would be made through the Telangana Chief Minister to honour the late leader's legacy. The event emphasised the need to carry forward the social vision and leadership that Damodaram Sanjeevaiah exemplified, especially as a key figure associated with the united Andhra Pradesh and his native Kurnool district. UNI VV ARN
