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Topic: Telangana

YSRTP leader YS Sharmila quits Telangana race, says will support Congress against ruling BRS

After failing to tie up with Congress, daughter of late Rajasekhara Reddy, undivided Andhra's CM & sister of current AP CM Jagan Reddy, Sharmila says decision in state's 'larger interest'.

After failed pre-poll alliance with Congress, CPI(M) announces first list of 17 seats for Telangana

Addressing a press conference, CPI (M) Telangana Secretary T Veerabhadram told reporters that they waited for the Congress’ response on the seat sharing, but to no avail.

TDP sitting out Telangana polls — what it means for BRS and opposition parties

Chandrababu Naidu says TDP will focus on Andhra elections to be held next yr. In its absence, BRS & Congress are eyeing party's vote banks, which are unlikely to swing towards BJP.

Telangana women can save up to Rs 4000 if Congress comes to power, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP promises a social pension of Rs 2500 every month, free travel for women and cutting down price of LPG cylinders by half.

Prestige battle for ‘old guard’, test of ‘revdi’ culture — 5 key trends for upcoming assembly elections

This is the edited transcript of ThePrint CutTheClutter Ep 1339, published on 31 Oct 2023, on five things to watch for in poll-bound Telangana, Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan & Mizoram.

Dissenting voices in KCR’s turf point to anti-incumbency in Telangana, but Congress ‘missing on ground’

At Sivar Venkatapur in CM's Gajwel consituency, some voters say they want to see 'what others like Congress have to offer'. But they are largely unaware of party's pre-poll activities.

BRS MP Kotha Prabhakar Reddy ‘stabbed’ while campaigning in Telangana

Alleged attacker was caught and 'beaten by BRS workers present' at the site. Accused taken into custody by police.

50 seats with over 50 percent voteshare — why it’s not easy to dislodge KCR

Congress, BJP feel there's anti-incumbency against CM K Chandrashekar Rao & hope to capitalise on it, while analysts say move to repeat candidates could lead to 'dissidence' in 20-25 seats.

BJP revokes suspension of controversial Telangana MLA T Raja, fields him from Goshamahal seat

The MLA was suspended by BJP and arrested by Telangana police last year over alleged derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad. He was lone winning BJP candidate in 2018 Telangana polls.

KCR says he’s confident of BRS victory in Telangana polls. ‘Will win 95 to 105 seats’

He was speaking at an extensive constituency-level BRS meeting in Gajwel, which he represents in the legislative assembly, on Friday.

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.