MLA Fear: Dalit, BC Bandhu, Gruha Lakshmi & BRS

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MLA Fear: Dalit, BC Bandhu, Gruha Lakshmi & BRS

MLA Fear: Dalit, BC Bandhu, Gruha Lakshmi & BRS:

In a bid for a third consecutive term in office, the BRS Bharat Rashtra Samithi government has introduced three schemes: Dalit Bandhu, BC Bandhu, and Gruha Lakshmi. However, these very schemes are causing concerns among ruling party MLAs as protests erupt due to reported irregularities in their execution, particularly in the former Warangal and Karimnagar districts.

The BRS government planned to allocate Dalit Bandhu benefits to 300 beneficiaries in each Assembly constituency. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that BRS MLAs have favored their party activists and supporters as beneficiaries, rather than genuine applicants.

Sripelli Sudhakara Chary, a resident of Hanamkonda and a carpenter, shared his frustration, stating that despite multiple visits to the MLA’s office, his request for inclusion in the BC Bandhu scheme went unanswered. He was told that his name might be considered only after the elections.

In the former Warangal district, approximately 6 people applied for the scheme, while in Karimnagar, over 40,000 individuals submitted applications. Applicants claim that BRS MLAs have been referring 50 to 100 of their supporters from each village, leading to biased shortlisting. Some village sarpanchs have also applied for the scheme.

The government initially planned to grant Dalit Bandhu benefits to 100 beneficiaries per Assembly segment in the first phase and 1,100 per segment in the second phase. However, applicants allege that only BRS activists are reaping the scheme’s rewards.

Protesting against these irregularities, members of the SC community in Mallapur Mandal, Jagtial district, staged a roadblock, asserting that only 14 out of hundreds of applicants received Dalit Bandhu benefits due to BRS public representatives’ irregularities.

Congress leader Sammeta Mahendar Goud accused Wardhannapet BRS MLA Aroori Ramesh of enticing Dalit community members into the party by promising Dalit Bandhu benefits.

MLA Fear: Dalit, BC Bandhu, Gruha Lakshmi & BRS
MLA Fear: Dalit, BC Bandhu, Gruha Lakshmi & BRS

BSP state chief R.S. Praveen Kumar, speaking at a meeting in Peddapalli led by party leader Dasari Usha, accused the BRS government of engaging in populist vote bank politics with these schemes to secure election victories.

Meanwhile, BRS MLAs are growing increasingly anxious about these allegations and irregularities surrounding the implementation of Dalit Bandhu, BC Bandhu, and Gruha Lakshmi. They fear that instead of gaining political mileage, these schemes may prove costly in the upcoming elections.

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Owaisi Dares Rahul Gandhi to Run for Elections in Hyderabad

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Owaisi Dares Rahul Gandhi to Run for Elections in Hyderabad

Owaisi Dares Rahul Gandhi to Run for Elections in Hyderabad:

AIMIM Chief Challenges Rahul Gandhi to Contest Hyderabad Elections Instead of Wayanad

During a public gathering in Hyderabad, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi challenged Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to run for elections in Hyderabad rather than Wayanad. Owaisi criticized the Congress party for the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya and urged Rahul Gandhi to engage in direct competition in Hyderabad.

“I challenge your leader, Rahul Gandhi, to run for elections in Hyderabad, not Wayanad. Instead of making grand statements, come to the battleground and compete against me. Members of the Congress party may say many things, but I am prepared… The demolition of the Babri Masjid and the Secretariat’s mosque occurred during the Congress regime,” he stated.

The Congress and AIMIM are engaged in fierce competition in Telangana as both parties strive to secure victory in the upcoming state Assembly elections scheduled for later this year.

Earlier this month, Rahul Gandhi, during his address at Vijayabheri Sabha in Telangana’s Tukkuguda, asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and AIMIM are collaborating closely in Telangana, and his party is challenging this alliance.

“In Telangana, the Congress party is not merely contesting against BRS but is facing a combined force of BRS, BJP, and AIMIM. They may identify as distinct parties, but they are working together cohesively,” Rahul Gandhi remarked.

The Wayanad MP also asserted that there are no CBI-ED cases against Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao or AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi regards them as “allies.”

Owaisi Dares Rahul Gandhi to Run for Elections in Hyderabad

All political parties are making extensive efforts to secure victory in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. The incumbent BRS government has released its candidate list, while the Congress has unveiled its “six guarantees,” promising their fulfillment if the party wins.

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Kerala Government to Conduct Regional Meetings Starting Tuesday

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Kerala Government to Conduct Regional Meetings Starting Tuesday

Kerala Government to Conduct Regional Meetings Starting Tuesday:

The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is set to conduct regional review meetings across the state, starting from Tuesday. The primary goals of these meetings are to enhance the visibility of the government’s development programs, address pending issues, and expedite ongoing development projects, as well as to improve law and order.

This marks the first comprehensive evaluation of the implementation of key welfare schemes, infrastructure initiatives, and law enforcement matters since the re-election of the Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala in 2021.

The meetings will be presided over by the Chief Minister and various other ministers. The inaugural meeting is scheduled to take place in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, followed by meetings in Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode on September 28, October 3, and October 5, respectively. These gatherings will encompass discussions on development, governance, and law and order, with senior police officers from each district participating. This initiative is particularly significant given recent reports of increased criminal activities, including drug trafficking, crimes against women, and the involvement of migrant workers in serious offenses like child rape.

Kerala Government to Conduct Regional Meetings Starting Tuesday
Kerala Government to Conduct Regional Meetings Starting Tuesday

Senior officials representing various government departments will conduct on-site assessments and evaluations of welfare schemes and infrastructure projects. The objective is to promptly address citizen grievances and provide solutions to significant development challenges.

Also read: Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations

Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations

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Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations

Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations:

Dr. Tamilisai Soundarajan, the Governor, has declined the nominations of Dr. Dasoju Sravan and Kurra Satyanarayana, both affiliated with the BRS, as MLCs under Tamilisai ‘s quota, as requested by the state government.

In separate communications to the Chief Secretary, the Governor stated that both nominees do not meet the requirements for becoming MLCs under the Tamilisai’s quota, as outlined in Article 171(5) of the Constitution. Tamilisai’s letters, dated September 19, were made public on Monday.

Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed her strong recommendation to the Cabinet and the Chief Minister to refrain from appointing politically aligned individuals to nominated positions under Article 171(5) of the Indian Constitution. She emphasized that there are several highly regarded non-political figures in the state who meet the prerequisites specified in Article 171(5).

Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra's MLC Nominations
Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations

Disregarding these individuals and appointing politically affiliated persons to these nominated positions would undermine the merits and contributions of those with special knowledge and experience in the relevant fields outlined in Article 171(5). Such nominations could render Article 171(5) ineffective and deprive genuinely qualified individuals of opportunities.

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Supreme Court Asks Naidu to Appear Tomorrow in Skill Development Scam Case

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Supreme Court Asks Naidu to Appear Tomorrow in Skill Development Scam Case

Supreme Court Asks Naidu to Appear Tomorrow in Skill Development Scam Case:

The Supreme Court on Monday declined TDP President Chandrababu Naidu’s request for an urgent hearing of his petition, which seeks to quash the FIR filed by the Andhra Pradesh CID regarding the skill development scam case and challenges his detention in the matter. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud rejected the request for immediate consideration and instructed Naidu’s attorney, Siddharth Luthra, to bring up the matter for mention tomorrow.

Following the expiration of his two-day CID custody on September 24, the ACB Court in Vijayawada extended the judicial remand of former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu in the skill development scam case until October 5. Babu, who is presently detained in the Rajahmundry Central Jail, was presented before ACB Court Judge B.S.V. Himabindu via video conference shortly after the conclusion of his CID custody.

Supreme Court Asks Naidu to Appear Tomorrow in Skill Development Scam Case
Supreme Court Asks Naidu to Appear Tomorrow in Skill Development Scam Case

Chandrababu’s arrest earlier in the month has led to his ongoing judicial custody in connection with the multi-crore skill development scam case.

Also read: Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh

Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh

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Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh

Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh:

In preparation for the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly elections later this year, Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, is set to launch the Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Nyay Yojna (MGANY) in Bilaspur district.

The objective of this scheme is to offer financial support to individuals and families living in makeshift or poorly constructed houses in rural areas.

At the ‘Awas Nyay Sammelan’ gathering, Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will disburse the initial installment of Rs 25,000 to each of the 1,30,000 beneficiaries to aid in the construction of their homes.

The event is scheduled to take place at around 2 p.m. in Parsada (Sakri) village under the Takhatpur development block in Bilaspur district. Among the beneficiaries, 1 lakh individuals are listed on the permanent wait list (PWL) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY- rural) but have yet to receive the benefits of the Central scheme.

During this event, an amount of Rs 5 crore will be allocated to the bank accounts of 500 beneficiaries as part of the Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramik Awas Sahayata Yojana (MNSASY), which was initiated earlier this year in May. Under MNSASY, registered construction workers with the Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board receive Rs 1 lakh in assistance for house construction.

Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi and Bhupesh Baghel will officially launch and lay the cornerstone for various development and construction initiatives totaling Rs 524.33 crore in the Bilaspur district. Additionally, they will distribute appointment letters to 2,594 recently hired teachers.

The MGANY scheme aims to provide financial aid to homeless families that were excluded from the survey list of the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 (SECC-2011). A socio-economic survey conducted in 2023, under the direction of the Chief Minister, identified 10,76,545 families as homeless or residing in kutcha houses.

Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh
Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh

Consequently, Baghel announced the launch of a rural housing scheme in July, which will provide Rs 1.30 lakh in assistance to each beneficiary in remote areas and Rs 1.20 lakh in plain areas for house construction. The scheme also aims to benefit 6,99,439 eligible beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY- rural) who are on the permanent waitlist and have not yet received PMAY benefits due to the Central government’s non-allocation of targets.

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“Telangana BJP Chief Kishan Reddy Criticizes BRS for Association with ‘Anti-Women’ AIMIM”

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“Telangana BJP Chief Kishan Reddy Criticizes BRS for Association with ‘Anti-Women’ AIMIM”:

Telangana BJP President G. Kishan Reddy has questioned the alliance between the ruling BRS party and AIMIM, a party that voted against the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament.

He highlighted that the issue of women’s reservation has been a long-standing topic of discussion in the country, yet no party or leader has been able to bring it to a conclusive resolution.

Reddy praised Prime Minister Modi for his decisive actions on various pending issues over the last nine years, including taxation, Article 370, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, and the construction of toilets for underprivileged individuals.

He mentioned that the Women’s Reservation Bill, which allocates one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Delhi assembly for women, was passed in the new Parliament building as per the Central government’s decision. Reddy expressed disappointment that the Hyderabad-based AIMIM was the sole party to vote against this bill in Parliament.

Referring to AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi as CM K Chandrasekhar Rao’s mentor, Reddy called on Rao to explain to the public how his party (BRS) could maintain a friendly relationship with AIMIM, a party that opposes women’s rights.

Reddy also noted that three Congress MPs from Telangana did not participate in the vote on the bill, expressing shame that AIMIM and three Congress MPs hail from the state.

Telangana BJP Chief Kishan Reddy Criticizes BRS for Association with 'Anti-Women' AIMIM
Telangana BJP Chief Kishan Reddy Criticizes BRS for Association with ‘Anti-Women’ AIMIM

In response, Congress Lok Sabha member Komatireddy Venkat Reddy criticized Kishan Reddy, accusing him of trying to tarnish the reputation of the Congress. Venkat Reddy clarified that the Congress fully supported women’s reservation and pointed out that many BJP MPs were also absent from Parliament during the vote. He attributed the absence of Congress MPs to traffic delays.

Also read: Modi to Kick Off BJP Campaign in Bhopal

Modi to Kick Off BJP Campaign in Bhopal

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Modi to Kick Off BJP Campaign in Bhopal

Modi to Kick Off BJP Campaign in Bhopal:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to officially commence the BJP’s campaign for the year-end Madhya Pradesh assembly elections by addressing a mega assembly of party workers in Bhopal on Monday.

During the event, PM Modi will administer the ‘Vijay Sankalp’ (oath of victory) to party workers in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, as announced by Narendra Singh Tomar, the state election management committee convener and Union minister.

This significant gathering, referred to as the Karyakarta Mahakumbh, will mark the culmination of the party’s mass outreach campaign, known as the ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatras,’ which was initiated in the state on September 3. The event is expected to bring together around ten lakh BJP workers from across the state at the expansive Jamboree Ground in Bhopal.

The tradition of organizing such a large assembly of party workers in Bhopal before the commencement of campaign activities for every assembly election is a longstanding practice within the party.

Following this mega event, party workers and leaders will disperse across the state to campaign for the BJP in preparation for the year-end assembly elections. During the Karyakarta Mahakumbh, the Prime Minister is anticipated to provide valuable guidance on achieving electoral victory to booth-level workers, grassroots activists, and local party leaders.

Significantly, this workers’ gathering coincides with the birth anniversary of BJP ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya.

According to Vishnu Dutt Sharma, the state BJP president, the ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatras’ have covered an extensive distance of 10,880 km, reaching 223 out of 230 assembly constituencies in the state within 21 days.

Preparations for the event were inspected by several prominent BJP leaders, including BJP national general secretary in-charge of Madhya Pradesh Shiv Prakash, Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and state party chief Vishnu Dutt Sharma.

Modi to Kick Off BJP Campaign in Bhopal
Modi to Kick Off BJP Campaign in Bhopal

Meanwhile, stringent security measures have been put in place for the Prime Minister’s program, including the deployment of an anti-drone system, according to a senior police officer. Approximately 4,000 police personnel will be stationed to maintain law and order during the event, supervised by 26 IPS officers.

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Marine Protest by Fishermen Over Naidu’s Arrest

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Marine Protest by Fishermen Over Naidu’s Arrest

Marine Protest by Fishermen Over Naidu’s Arrest:

Fishermen from Peda Jalaripeta in Visakhapatnam conducted an unconventional protest on Sunday morning to express their disapproval of the arrest of former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. They displayed party flags from their boats while floating in the sea, raising slogans and demanding Naidu’s immediate release from the central prison in Rajamahendravaram.

Visakhapatnam East MLA and senior Telugu Desam (TD) leader Velagapudi Ramakrishnababu, who was scheduled to inaugurate the protest, was placed under house arrest for the entire day. Nolli Nukaratnam, a TD corporator in GVMC, emphasized that many welfare initiatives for fishermen’s families had been initiated during the Telugu Desam regime.

“Naidu provided us with houses and land titles, and arresting such a man is deplorable,” Nukaratnam remarked. He also strongly condemned the house arrest of MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu. Other leaders declared their determination to continue protesting until Naidu’s release from prison.

Marine Protest by Fishermen Over Naidu's Arrest
Marine Protest by Fishermen Over Naidu’s Arrest

Later in the evening, police thwarted a protest rally planned by Telugu Mahila leaders led by former MLA Gandi Babji, who was in charge of Visakhapatnam south for the party. The police prevented party workers from garlanding N.T. Rama Rao’s statue at RK Beach. They were taken to the Three Town police station and subsequently released. Witnesses noted that the police did not permit visitors to access RK Beach due to the TD protest.

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Backward Class Ticket Seekers in Congress Request Allocation of 34 Seats

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Backward Class Ticket Seekers in Congress Request Allocation of 34 Seats

Backward Class Ticket Seekers in Congress Request Allocation of 34 Seats:

“Congress MLA Hopefuls from Backward Classes Urge Party to Fulfill Promise of 34 Seats Allocation”

During a gathering, Congress aspirants for MLA tickets from Backward Classes emphasized the importance of the party honoring its commitment to allocate 34 seats, as originally pledged in The commitment was initially made within the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) and the Pradesh Election Committee (PE).

In recognition of the pivotal role played by the Backward Class communities in strengthening the party, they underlined that the Congress would be unable to secure a governing position without their support. These leaders are scheduled to meet with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Sonia Gandhi, with the issues to be formally addressed in the screening committee and the Central Election Committee (CEC).

Backward Class Ticket Seekers in Congress Request Allocation of 34 Seats
Backward Class Ticket Seekers in Congress Request Allocation of 34 Seats

Furthermore, the gathering expressed its gratitude to Rahul Gandhi for advocating for OBC, SC, and ST reservations within the Women’s Reservation Bill.

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