All articles tagged with #kcr
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Greatandhra.com
KCR, the prominent leader of Telangana, notably abstained from campaigning in the Jubilee Hills by-election, raising questions about his influence and the election's outcome, which will be decided on November 13.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Indian Express
The Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party, led by Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has suffered a defeat in the Telangana elections, raising doubts about the party's future and KCR's ambitions of leading an anti-BJP, anti-Congress alliance. Despite KCR's national profile and welfare schemes, the statehood sentiment has waned in Telangana, and the Congress and BJP have gained ground. KCR's daughter and other BRS leaders may face probes into corruption allegations. KCR's son, K T Rama Rao, is seen as the next in line to lead the party. The party will need to analyze the reasons for their defeat, including public disillusionment and discontent among beneficiaries of government schemes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gulte
In a surprising turn of events, BJP's Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy defeated both outgoing Chief Minister KCR and probable incoming Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in the Kamareddy constituency in Telangana. Ramana Reddy's victory by around 6000 votes marks a sensational win and he will enter the record books for defeating two heavyweights in a single shot.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Greatandhra
The India Today-Axis My India exit poll suggests that the Congress is set to win the Telangana Assembly Election, preventing K Chandrashekhar Rao's Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) from securing a third term. The Congress is projected to secure 63-73 seats, while the BRS is expected to attain 34-44 seats. The BJP is likely to secure 4-8 seats, and independent candidates may secure 5-8 seats. The voter turnout for the election was 70.60%.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gulte
Telangana is going to polls today, with the hashtag #ByeByeKCR trending on Twitter, driven by Congress supporters and opposition party activists who believe KCR's time as chief minister is over. Congress's strong social media game and ad campaign have gained momentum, posing a challenge to KCR's re-election bid.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Greatandhra
The exodus of second rung leaders from Congress and BJP to the ruling BRS party in Telangana is shifting the political tide in favor of BRS. The migration of leaders highlights a trust deficit within the Congress party leadership and the faith placed in the father-son duo, KCR and KTR. KCR's decision-making abilities and confidence-building strategies have attracted leaders from other parties. The joining of prominent leaders, including women leaders, has boosted BRS's morale and exposed the shallow implementation of women reservation by the national parties. The influx of ground-level leaders from Congress and BJP indicates a turning wave towards BRS, while the Congress party struggles to maintain unity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by M9
Telangana Chief Minister KCR will contest from two constituencies, Gajwel and Kamareddy, in the upcoming MLA elections. While some see this as a setback, suggesting KCR lacks confidence, the ruling party argues that his presence in Kamareddy will benefit the party in the northern Telangana zone. With less than three months until the polls, this decision has become a focal point in Telangana politics, putting pressure on opposition parties to announce their electoral plans.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Greatandhra
Telangana Chief Minister KCR has been consistently avoiding attending official programs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since September 2021, sparking a debate about whether Modi's stature is lower than that of KCR. During Modi's recent visit to Telangana, he made serious allegations against KCR and the state government, but KCR did not respond or mention Modi by name in his subsequent address. This raises questions about the need for a response and whether KCR perceives Modi's stature as lower than his own.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Greatandhra
Both ruling parties of Telugu states, BRS and YSRCP, have opted out of opposition unity moves ahead of 2024 elections. While BRS is trying to expand on its own to other states, YSRCP prefers not to be part of any pre-poll alliance at the national level. With TDP and JSP inclined for an alliance with the BJP, it appears that there will be no contribution from Telugu states to the opposition unity at the national level.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Greatandhra
BRS top leadership, including Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and his son KTR, are reportedly offering moral support to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy in the ongoing Avinash Reddy issue related to the YS Viveka murder case. They question why the BJP government is targeting Jagan in AP despite maintaining cordial relations with him and his party. BRS circles wonder why the CBI is being used against Jagan in the Avinash Reddy issue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
BJP spokesperson NV Subhash criticized Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for not being visible and approachable to the people despite building a new Telangana Secretariat with public money. He claimed that people are looking for a new government and BJP is the only alternative to it. Earlier in the day, KCR inaugurated the new Telangana Secretariat building in Hyderabad, which is designed to accommodate all government departments under one roof.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ThePrint
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao inaugurated the state's new Secretariat in Hyderabad, a towering "Vaastu-compliant" building that was the CM's pet project. The Secretariat has bullet-proof windows in KCR's office, a royal dining room, and an elite sky lounge with glass walls that offer an aerial view of the city. The building's design was inspired by Kakatiya architecture and temples in Telangana and Gujarat. The new Secretariat has come up in place of the old Secretariat, a Nizam-era building that was torn down in July 2020.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Greatandhra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public meeting in Telangana and alleged that the countdown has started for an end to 'corrupt rule' of KCR and his family in the state. He accused KCR of destroying the future of lakhs of unemployed youth in the state and alleged that there is total politicisation of police force in Telangana. Shah exuded confidence that BJP will come to power in Telangana with absolute majority and promised to organise Telangana Liberation Day celebrations on a grand scale if voted to power.