Political news and analysis from South India
The Congress has announced an intensified nationwide campaign against alleged voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, deploying party workers as “Vote Rakshaks” to scrutinise electoral lists at the booth level and help citizens whose names have been removed
Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director M. Nageshwar Rao has launched a scathing attack on senior IPS officer V.C. Sajjanar following his removal as Hyderabad Police Commissioner, describing him as a “criminal in uniform” and demanding a comprehensive investigation into his alleged misconduct
Telangana Rakshana Sena president Kalvakuntla Kavitha has launched a scathing attack on senior BRS leader and former minister T. Harish Rao, accusing him of repeatedly betraying former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) despite enjoying his political patronage for several years
A coalition of civil society organisations, activists, farmers' groups and student bodies has announced a nationwide protest campaign from November 26 to December 20, demanding the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
The possibility of a political alliance between Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) chief Chandrashekhar Azad and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has sparked discussion about a potential consolidation of Dalit and Muslim voters in Uttar Pradesh ahead of future Assembly elections
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government over the performance of its flagship Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, alleging that nearly 82 per cent of the allocated incentives remain undisbursed six years after the programme was introduced
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has suffered a political setback in Chandragiri Assembly constituency of Tirupati district, with five senior party leaders announcing their resignations after nearly three decades of association with the organisation. The leaders have expressed serious dissatisfaction with the functioning of local TDP leadership, particularly the conduct of MLA Pulivarthi Nani and his family members
A road accident involving the vehicle of Telangana Rajyadhikara Party (TRP) leader and MLC Teenmaar Mallanna has forced the temporary suspension of his BC Rajyadhikara Padayatra in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Friday. Four persons were reportedly injured after a truck rammed into Mallanna's car from behind near Anajipuram crossroads
The transfer of senior IPS officer V.C. Sajjanar from the high-profile post of Hyderabad Commissioner of Police has triggered a fresh controversy, with Swecha News levelling serious allegations of corruption, favouritism in police postings and misuse of official authority during his tenure
The reported destination wedding of music composer Anirudh Ravichander and businesswoman Kavya Maran in Greece has triggered an interesting debate on social media, with questions being raised about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-publicised Wed in India campaign and whether he will attend the couple's wedding reception, reportedly scheduled for November 21 in Chennai
Senior Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and former Telangana Minister T. Harish Rao has issued a stern warning to prospective bidders participating in the proposed auction of land belonging to the Kukatpally Truck Park, declaring that a future BRS government would reclaim the property and restore it for public use
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Y.S. Sharmila Reddy has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu over the alleged accumulation of ₹6,400 crore in fee reimbursement arrears, accusing the TDP-led coalition government of jeopardising the education and future of thousands of economically disadvantaged students
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday, accusing him of remaining silent on several contentious developments in Telangana while preparing to visit Hyderabad for what he described as a Congress propaganda exercise funded by public money
The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) has intensified its campaign demanding greater employment opportunities for Kannadigas in private companies, including information technology (IT) and biotechnology (BT) firms, as its statewide Agraha Campaign entered its 12th consecutive day
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has registered a significant electoral victory in the tribal regions of Andhra Pradesh, winning the Munchingiputtu Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) seat in Alluri Sitarama Raju district and putting up competitive performances in several other constituencies
Congress MP and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor addressed the opening day of the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad on Thursday, November 12, highlighting the changing global order and the need for fresh approaches to international cooperation, strategic policymaking and democratic governance
A passage in Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love has come under criticism over its description of the childhood tragedy suffered by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, with critics questioning why the violence that claimed the lives of his family members was described as occurring during “caste riots” rather than being linked to the Razakar attacks in the erstwhile Hyderabad State
German Ambassador to India and Bhutan Jasper Wieck met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar during his visit to the state, holding discussions on strengthening cooperation between Germany and Tamil Nadu in industry, investment and people-to-people exchanges
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced that the state government will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the inclusion of enhanced reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution, as part of its efforts to secure legal protection for the revised quota structure
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has launched a sharp attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the contentious issue of the four per cent reservation for Muslims in the state, reiterating the Bharatiya Janata Party's commitment to abolishing religion-based reservations and challenging the Congress leadership over its political promises
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address a massive gathering of gig workers at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) on November 14, as the Telangana government prepares to unveil key rules, regulations and welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening social security for workers employed through digital platforms
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has set June 2, 2027, as the deadline for completing four major public healthcare projects, including the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) hospitals at Alwal and LB Nagar, the Warangal Super Speciality Hospital and the expansion of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). He also directed officials to ensure that the new Osmania General Hospital becomes operational by December 2027
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Dr. Krishank has criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Congress leaders for repeatedly referring to BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao's employment in the United States as that of a dishwasher, citing former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's student years to underline the dignity of labour
Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Thursday granted sanction to prosecute former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under the Prevention of Corruption Act in connection with alleged financial irregularities surrounding the failed attempt to bring football superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team to Kochi