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SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar rejected BRS leader Harish Rao’s allegations of a Rs 2,000 crore scam in Gurukulam tenders, stating the total tender value was Rs 1,140 crore. He challenged opponents to prove irregularities.
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SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar asserted that no irregularities occurred in paddy procurement in Jagtial and pledged to resign if corruption charges were established.
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Karimnagar witnessed yet another lift mishap on Saturday when Manakondur MLA Kavvampalli Satyanarayana, along with six others, was trapped after the lift cables snapped at Chemist Bhavan.
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Telangana SC and ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar directed officials to resolve delays and disputes in the installation of statues of social reformers, including Ambedkar and Phule. He asked departments to coordinate and avoid unnecessary cases against community leaders
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The High Court, while hearing a writ petition filed by Minister Adluri Laxman, clarified that a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from trial courts is mandatory for passport issuance in cases involving pending criminal trials. The Court emphasised that an NOC only enables the grant of a passport and does not automatically allow foreign travel.
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Ramagundam MLA Makkan Singh Raj Thakur stirred controversy with remarks threatening to hack opponents to death if they troubled Congress workers. He made the comments during former Speaker Sripada Rao’s death anniversary in Manthani, in the presence of ministers Sridhar Babu and Laxman Kumar.
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The Congress party’s decision on the Jagtial municipal chairman has reached Praja Bhavan, with senior leaders engaged in intense consultations. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy involved AICC secretary Sachin Savant and Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to mediate between factions led by T Jeevan Reddy and Dr Sanjay Kumar.
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SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar dismissed allegations of violating the model code of conduct, insisting he had not misused political power. He said his visit to Velgatur and Dharmaram was outside municipal limits where the code was not in force.
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The State Election Commission has registered a case against SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct after he toured Dharmapuri and Velgatur in a large convoy during the municipal poll campaign
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Factionalism within the Peddapalli Congress came to light once again when two local leaders clashed on stage during a public meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and several ministers. The incident highlighted a long-standing rivalry between the two leaders, exposing internal divisions within the party.
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Staff from social welfare residential schools in Telangana met Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to demand resolution of long-pending issues, including promotions across cadres and pay parity for part-time physical education teachers.
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A massive fire gutted about 30 shops near the foothills of Kondagattu in Mallial mandal late Saturday night. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit, spread through toy and general stores along the Jagtial–Karimnagar road. Shopkeepers alleged that a delay in fire tenders worsened the damage, while devotees criticised the absence of a dedicated fire engine at the Kondagattu temple.
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The Telangana government has announced that gram panchayat elections will be held on December 3. SC, ST Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar emphasised that the government is committed to ensuring the timely completion of these elections.
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The Congress government's decision to reassign the Minorities Welfare portfolio from Dalit minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to Mohammed Azharuddin has triggered criticism and raised concerns over representation. The reshuffle has sparked speculation and discontent within party circles and beyond.
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Former Minister Koppula Eswar defended T Harish Rao’s criticism of the Congress government, asserting its accuracy and challenging Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to a public debate. He alleged internal rifts, pressure on bureaucrats, and commission-related infighting among Congress Ministers, citing media reports to support his claims.
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Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar has challenged BRS MLA T. Harish Rao to swear before a deity at Siddipet temple over his Cabinet-related allegations. He condemned Rao’s ‘Dandupalyam’ comparison as offensive and reiterated that the Cabinet meeting centred on welfare and social development.
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The rift between Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Laxman Kumar has been resolved following a conciliatory meeting convened by TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud. Prabhakar clarified his remarks were misinterpreted, reaffirming his long-standing friendship and political collaboration with Laxman.
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Police deployed a large contingent and blocked roads at BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s Karimnagar residence following a feud with Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar. Dalit organisations protested, and MRPS warned of a siege if no apology is tendered.
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Dalit MLAs raised objections to BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s alleged remarks on SC Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, demanding an apology. TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud assured that he would mediate between the Ministers to resolve the issue
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Dalit organisations across Karimnagar protested against BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar for allegedly making derogatory remarks against SC, ST and Minorities Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar. Activists burnt effigies and demanded an unconditional apology, warning of intensified agitation