Why BJP took GHMC elections seriously?

Hyderabad: Many political analysts and pollsters  are surprised to watch BJP national leaders coming to canvass  for local GHMC election. But there is a deliberate strategy which is executed and monitored  by Delhi heads of the BJP. It is difficult to understand  the real motives  behind the moves made by Modi and his right hand Amit Shah.


Harish Rao not seen at KCR rally

The meeting addressed by TRS chief K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) was a moderate gathering comprising 25 thousand people. The intelligence people say in private that the attendance was less than 30 thousand people, but they have given the figure as 35,000 to the CM. The speech was not cheered by the people as is usual with KCR’s speeches. Many ministers were seen on the dais. Kesava Rao,  Rajya Sabha MP, was prominently seen. He and KTR had spoken before KCR.  But Harish Rao, finance minister, was not seen on the dais. He was made in charge of three rural areas in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. He actively campaigned in those areas. It is not known if the chief minister has entrusted any particular duty to Harish Rao. But his absence at the meeting was conspicuous.


Midterm elections in Telangana : Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Bandi Sanjay, TBJP president, has created another sensation by saying at an election meeting on Saturday that mid-term polls may become inevitable in Telangana. He said after registering a thumping victory in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections, the BJP would demand for mid-term polls to the Assembly as it is clear that the TRS has lost the mandate of the people.


GHMC Poll: TDP’s stand an experiment to revive party?

Hyderabad: Prestigious battle of GHMC elections campaign is getting closer and all parties are on the rampage with war of words against each other.        There is one party, which is going on in a smooth and surprising way, when compared to previous elections. That is the TDP.


GHMC Poll: War of words between Prakash Raj, Nagababu

Nagababu, older brother of Pawan Kalyan, came up with a reverse counter on the character actor. He came up with a tweet which reads,” Decision in politics will be changing constantly depending upon the circumstances and ground level situation. Supporting BJP has meaning for development in coming years. Prakash Raj, who ran away from a debate with Subramanian Swamy, has no right to comment on Pawan, no one can stop BJP and Jana Sena alliance from  coming to power which is a must for AP development. We all know how you harassed producers for money and with dates. First you change into a kind man, and then talk about Pawan, BJP, Jana Sena alliance will win in GHMC elections.”


GHMC Poll: Rebels, independents create tension for TRS

Hyderabad: Ruling party, TRS, which is facing tough time  from opposition parties, is also facing trouble from rebels, for the first time on this scale. They are coming up with strong criticism on TRS and sitting corporator which is another hurdle for the ruling party. In many divisions, TRS is facing problems due to adamant rebels and popular independents. It tried through all means to force the rebels and other independents to withdraw till the last date and failed. The rebels want to teach a lesson to the party which they feel  ditched them  by rejecting party tickets. The say they fought for the party’s growth.


GHMC Elections: Continuous holidays make political parties nervous

Hyderabad: EC declared holiday on Dec 1st, in view of GHMC elections for business establishments, government offices, private organisations, and shops. This order is for Medchal, Malkjagiri, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad and Sanga Reddy districts.


Modi’s Visit to Hyderabad, Protocol differs

Hyderabad: On Friday evening, a letter was sent to Telangana CS from PMO, Stating that only 5 persons are allowed to welcome PM at Hakimpet Airport on Saturday during his Visit to Hyderabad. This statement left senior officers shocked, as this is for the first time a regular protocol would be aside.


Jammu & Kashmir DDC elections first phase underway

Srinagar: Kashmir’s first phases of District Development Council (DDC) elections are underway with tight security all around in 25 constituencies. Panchaya (368 seats) and Sarpanch (94 constituencies) polls are also taking place in eight-phased elections. For the first time in recent years there was no call to boycott elections by separatists.


GHMC Poll : PV, NTR; two proud sons of the soil dragged into cacophony

Two sons of Telugu soil were dragged into the election discourse during the campaign for Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections. In a strange coincidence, both the leaders were stalwarts who were done in by their own parties and people whom they trusted. Both died after suffering humiliation at the hands of the leaders who were promoted by them. PV Narasimha Rao and NT Rama Rao were the leaders whose memorials were sought to be removed from the necklace road on the bank of Hussain Sagar. The illustrious Telugu leaders who made Telugu race proud are being disrespected by the  Hyderabadis once again. The memorials of both the leaders lay just some yards apart.