Lok Sabha polls: It looks bleak for BRS; battle mainly between Congress & BJP in Telangana
As on date, more than half of BJP candidates in Telangana have BRS antecedents, with the bulk of them shifting loyalties this month only. The state's ruling party, Congress, is giving stiff competition to BJP as it has welcomed a slew of BRS MPs and MLAs into its fold in the run-up to the May 13 elections. Key Points
Economic Times5 of 9 MPs, MLA, ex-legislators — BRS in throes of defection crisis ahead of LS polls
Most MPs & lone MLA who quit BRS will contest LS polls as Congress & BJP candidates. Analysts say BRS is yet to recover from loss in Telangana state elections in November last year. Key Points
ThePrintExcise policy scam: BRS leader K Kavitha taken into custody, being brought to Delhi for questioning
BRS MLC K Kavitha detained post searches at Hyderabad home by I-T, ED officials from New Delhi. It was not clear if the action is linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy linked case of the central agency in which the ED has questioned the BRS MLC and daughter of former Telangana chief minister Chandrashekar Rao. Key Points
Economic TimesMinority mood in Telangana keeps poll ring guessing
Telangana elections: AIMIM is limiting itself to contesting just nine Hyderabad seats while expanding in other states. Some pollsters claim that minority voters' choice can matter in about 35 to 40 assembly segments in case of a photo finish. Both BRS and Congress are making extra efforts to woo the Muslim segment. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana BJP demands arrest of BRS MLA for choking party candidate during live TV debate
State BJP chief G Kishan Reddy says BRS MLA Vivekananda choking party candidate Goud was 'an act of timidity'. Voting will take place in Telangana on 30 November. Key Points
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Why so angry? BRS critics lash into ‘haughtiness’ of ministers in poll-bound Telangana
Opposition terms series of public outbursts of anger by BRS leaders display of ‘ego, power, arrogance & frustration’. KCR's party says home minister's actions were 'unintentional'. Key Points
ThePrintBJP or I.N.D.I.A? Telangana's CM's ‘we aren’t alone' message ahead of 2024 polls
KCR's party, BRS, has also not attended any of the the I.N.D.I.A. alliance meetings, nor did they show up in the BJP-led mega meet held in Delhi in mid-July. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAs Opposition parties met in Patna, BRS was busy meeting BJP ministers for State’s development
BRS did not attend meeting of Opposition parties in Patna, party working president K. T. Rama Rao did not clarify whether or not the party was invited to attend the meeting Key Points
The HinduK Kavitha on ED summons: ‘BJP desperation of raid and rule due to lack of headway in Telangana … real target BRS, my father’
About her fight for the Women’s Reservation Bill, the BRS MLC says, “Like all other parties, the BRS is patriarchal. The Bill can change that in the years to come.” Key Points
The Indian ExpressBRS workers protest, burn effigy of Telangana BJP chief for 'derogatory' remarks against Kavitha
A complaint has been filed in Hyderabad against Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay for his 'derogatory' remarks against KCR's daughter K Kavitha. BRS workers also protested against his remarks and burnt his effigy. Key Points
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Telangana: Third term for KCR or return of Congress? India's youngest state to decide today
As the BRS aims to extend its winning streak since 2014, the Congress seeks redemption after setbacks in 2018 and the preceding year. The Congress is trying to make a comeback in a state it ruled before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, as ruling BRS is facing anti-incumbency after a two-term rule in India's youngest state, which was formed ten years ago. The BJP is also vying for its maiden victory in the southern state after a crushing defeat against Congress in neighbouring Karnataka earlier this year. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana Election 2023: Clash erupts between BRS and Congress workers in Rangareddy district
According to the Election Commission, the state recorded 20.64 per cent polling till 11 am, up from 8.52 per cent till 9 am. Key Points
Business TodayRevanth Reddy's brother stopped from entering Kamareddy polling booth
According to the Election Commission, Telangana has seen a voter turnout of 20.64 percent till 11 am. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTelangana: BJP promises 4 free cylinders, quashing 4% quota for Muslims, Rs 3100 per quintal for paddy
The saffron party has promised four free LPG cylinders per year to the poor families, buying paddy at Rs 3100 per quintal and also procure the par-boiled rice which the BRS government has been reluctant to buy. Other big promises include Rs 2 Lakh to every girl child from a poor family after she attains the age of 21, providing 2.5 Lakh government jobs in five years and reducing the Value Added Tax on petrol and diesel in Telangana. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana Polls: BRS releases its manifesto; promises LPG cylinder at Rs 400, increased social security pe
The ruling BRS party in Telangana has announced its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections. The party, led by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has promised to increase financial assistance for farmers under the 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme, raise the amount of social security pensions, and provide LPG cylinders at a cost of Rs 400 each. Key Points
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BRS MP Kotha Prabhakar Reddy 'stabbed' while campaigning in Telangana
Alleged attacker was caught and 'beaten by BRS workers present' at the site. Accused taken into custody by police. Key Points
ThePrintAjit Pawar sceptical over BRS’ expansion in Maharashtra, recalls past failures
As Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) aims to make inroads into Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) senior leader Ajit Pawar said that even Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) Mayawati and the late Mulayam Singh Yadav of Samajwadi Party (SP) had attempted to establish a presence in the western State but they had ultimately proved unsuccessful. Key Points
The HinduTelangana elections: BRS’ hat-trick bid faces Congress’s bounce back fight; BJP hopes for a hung verdict
The youngest state, Telangana, will go to elections on November 30 as the finale of this round of elections in five states. This is the third assembly election in Telangana since it was created by bifurcating the united Andhra Pradesh ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. These elections to the 119 seats will test whether the people of Telangana will stay the course with the electoral habits since 2014 or charter a new course. ETs CL Manoj takes a look at the players and factors. Key Points
Economic TimesOwaisi looks secure in his Hyderabad fort but Muslims are exploring options elsewhere in Telangana
Of total 119 seats, Muslim votes are treated as decisive — depending on local equations — in another 20-25 seats apart from those of AIMIM. In 2018, a majority of them went to BRS. Key Points
ThePrintCM KCR alleges Indira Gandhi's regime was plagued by 'encounters and killings'
Seeking votes for BRS candidates in the November 30 Assembly polls, Rao also known as KCR, at his 95th election rally here, said if the party is voted to power again, the city will be developed with additional civic infrastructure. He also assured that if the BRS is voted to power in the state, the old age pension will be increased to Rs 5,000 per month from the existing Rs 2,000. Key Points
Economic Times
BRS asks EC to reconsider farmers' scheme freeze
The Congress conspiracy against Rythu Bandhu has been revealed once again. Even after the Election Commission gave permission to distribute crop assistance to farmers, the Congress conspired. The decision was taken on the basis of a complaint given to the Election Commission..., T Harish Rao wrote on social media platform X. Key Points
Economic TimesBJP invokes 'Urdu' move to attack KCR, alleges 'appeasement'
JP Nadda also accused BRS MLAs of corruption. He said the MLAs charged a 30 percent commission in the Dalit Bandhu scheme. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCongress-backed INTUC says INDIA ally CPI 'colluded' with BRS to win Telangana coal workers' union polls
AITUC victorious in Singareni coal workers' union polls, INTUC a strong second. BRS-linked union, the previous victor, became inactive this time after party's loss in assembly polls. Key Points
ThePrintTelangana Roundtable 2023: 'Rahul Gandhi can't defeat BJP, he is biggest asset for Modi ji,' says KTR
In the last election, the BRS, then TRS, bagged 88 of 119 seats with 46.9 per cent votes. The Congress was the second largest party with 19 seats with 28.4 per cent votes while the NDA could win just 1 seat with nearly 7 per cent votes. Key Points
Business TodayTelangana Polls: KT Rama Rao cites Mahatma Gandhi, says 'Congress should have been disbanded after…'
Telangana Assembly Election 2023: BRS leader KT Rama Rao slammed BJP for their Backward Class chief ministerial candidate promise. The BRS leader also called for disbanding Congress. BRS won 88 out of 119 seats in 2018 election, while Congress won 19 seats. Key Points
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Yet another BRS leader K Srihari deserts party, joins Congress
Congress leaders have earlier invited Srihari to join the party. For various reasons, people are moving away from BRS. So, to serve the people and to do something for the constituency, he will take a call (on joining the Congress party), Srihari had said. Key Points
Economic TimesKCR's daughter K Kavitha arrested by probe agency in Delhi liquor policy case
Enforcement Directorate arrested BRS MLC and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K Kavitha in connection with a money laundering case. Kavitha is being taken to Delhi by a probe agency team for further questioning. Key Points
India TodayTelangana Congress plans ‘bus yatra’; BRS readies big bang manifesto
The Congress had taken similar ‘bus yatra ahead of the recent Karnataka assembly elections, too. Incidentally, the idea of ‘bus yatras as a way of keeping pre-poll internal unity and poll mobilisation within the Congress had originally been conceived by now estranged Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad when he was the AICC general secretary of Karnataka and (united) Andhra Pradesh in the past. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi takes dig at BRS, AAP in Delhi excise policy scam, calls KCR govt most corrupt
In a veiled dig at the ruling BRS in Telangana and the AAP government in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was for the first time that allegations of corruption deal between two political parties and state governments were cropping up. There used to be news on agreements between two countries or states on development projects. There used to be news that there was an agreement between two states for water.. But, this is the first time allegations of deals for corruption between two parties and two state governments are made. This is unfortunate, Modi said indirectly referring to the AAP and BRS. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana@10 | Will Formation Day glee extend till high-stakes December polls?
Telangana, the 29th State in the country, is gearing up for 21-day celebrations of the 10th year of its formation starting June 2. But will the celebrations last long? The State faces Assembly elections six months down the line, whose outcome will decide whether the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) scores a hat-trick, etching its name into the record books, or faces a different fate altogether. Key Points
The Hindu
K Chandrasekhar Rao hospitalised in Hyderabad after fall, may need surgery
Doctors suspect the 69-year-old may have suffered a hip fracture after the fall and may need surgery. He was rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad early this morning. The former Chief Minister had been meeting people at his home for the last 3 days since he lost the state assembly polls Key Points
FirstpostAmid Congress' lead in Telangana, party leader says ‘It's a fair reward’
Congress leader said today's politics is in line with nicking off leaders from opposition parties. “Sometimes they take away ours, sometimes theirs come here”. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhy former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu's arrest has become an issue in Telangana election
Several ministers and senior leaders of BRS have lately been criticising the arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu last month. TDP dismisses it as ‘poll ploy’. Key Points
ThePrintDissenting voices in KCR's turf point to anti-incumbency in Telangana, but Congress 'missing on ground'
At Sivar Venkatapur in CM's Gajwel consituency, some voters say they want to see 'what others like Congress have to offer'. But they are largely unaware of party's pre-poll activities. Key Points
ThePrintBRS cracks whip against discontent, suspends ex-Minister, ex-MP
Cracking whip against those indulging in the anti-party activities, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leadership has suspended former Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and former MP Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy. More such action is expected to follow in the next few months as the State moves closer to face the Assembly elections. Key Points
The Hindu
Excise policy case: BRS leader K Kavitha taken to Tihar Jail
BRS leader K Kavitha was sent to Tihar Jail on Tuesday following her judicial custody in the Delhi excise policy scam case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) presented her in court, concluding her custody remand. Before entering the court, Kavitha asserted the case's illegality, vowing to fight it out, and exclaimed Jai Telangana. Key Points
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