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"Under Congress rule, Telangana has experienced only cutbacks and exclusions, depriving people of welfare scheme benefits," he stated, highlighting several impacted programs. These include loan waivers, Rythu Bharosa support, irrigation projects, KCR kits for mothers, and nutrition kits. He also criticized the failure to implement the promised Mahalakshmi financial aid for women, pensions for martyrs' families, and support for tenant farmers and SC/ST families.
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Posting on X, Rama Rao noted that when Kejriwal was aligned with Congress, he was celebrated as a rational and clean leader, with Delhi appearing remarkable through the lens of their alliance. "The moment he took an independent stand, he was labeled a culprit and a criminal, with Delhi suddenly portrayed as a dump mired in AAP's corruption."
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Tension rose as BRS leaders and workers clashed with the police over being denied entry into the premises, leading to the preventive custody of several individuals.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Rama Rao for questioning after the Telangana High Court dismissed a petition seeking to quash the ACB case related to the matter. Initially slated to appear on January 7, Rama Rao requested an extension pending the High Court’s decision, following which the ED rescheduled his appearance for January 16.
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Reddy, whose mother served as the village sarpanch, had also distributed grocery packs containing 23 items to these 400 families ahead of the Sankranthi festival.
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"No amount of baseless cases, unfounded accusations, or political vendettas can diminish that sense of achievement," he stated firmly. He emphasized that Brand Hyderabad is always his top priority, and Formula-E has elevated Hyderabad to the global sporting arena. "It requires vision, dedication, and a true love for one’s city and state to grasp the importance of such initiatives," he added.
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The bench, consisting of Justices Bela M Trivedi and PB Varale, declined to intervene in the orders passed by the High Court, but allowed withdrawal of the petition on the request of the senior counsel representing KT Rama Rao
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Jagannadham passed away on Sunday at the age of 73 while receiving treatment for an age-related illness. During the tribute, Rama Rao lauded Jagannadham’s significant contributions to politics and public service in Telangana, particularly in the Palamuru region.
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However, the police, who have been keeping a vigil on the BRS leaders, rushed to the spot and asked the latter to leave. A heated argument ensued between the BRS leaders and the police, following which the police dragged away the BRS leaders and shifted them to different police stations.
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Attempt to quell any form of protest saw the police swooping down early in the morning on the residences of several BRS leaders and public representatives, detaining them and denying them permission to move out
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BRS leaders detained at their homes anticipating trouble, say sources
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"Congress, which once condemned the LRS, has now turned it into a tool to extort Rs 15,000 crores from people under the guise of a special drive. During the elections, they promised free LRS, but now, they are bleeding the public dry," Harish Rao remarked.
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Harish Rao dismissed allegations of quid pro quo, stating that Greenko Group bore the expenses of hosting the international event, which enhanced Hyderabad's global reputation.
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BRS working president says the same company had also purchased electoral bonds from Congress and BJP
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The cadres conducted rasta-roko protests in the mandal centers and towns of Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. They raised slogans condemning the government for deceiving farmers. They accused the Congress of failing to fulfill its election promises and misleading the farmers.
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Party leaders say the case booked by ACB against the BRS working president in Formula-E race was a false one
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He made these comments despite the fact that the previous BRS government had announced notifications for 503 Group I posts across 18 departments in April 2022, and the preliminary exams were held on October 16 of the same year. However, the exams were later canceled due to a question paper leak.
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Pointing out the 15 percent increase in RTC ticket prices in Karnataka and the introduction of a toilet tax in Himachal Pradesh, he criticized the Congress for misleading the public with false promises only to impose additional financial burdens on them.
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Speaking to the media at Telangana Bhavan on Monday, Praveen Kumar highlighted the absence of a dedicated Home Minister and the frequent changes in the DGPs, which have led to poor management of law and order. "During former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's tenure, Rs 700 crore was allocated in the first Cabinet meeting to prioritize law and order, establishing Telangana as a national role model. However, the current situation is dismal," he commented.
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Speaking to mediapersons at Nizamabad on Monday, Kavitha said despite having "SHE Teams" initiated by the previous BRS government to prevent crimes against women, the Congress government failed to ensure its effective functioning. She demanded that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who handles the Home department, conduct a special review meeting on women's safety and take urgent measures to control crime against women.