Telangana Congress wants Sonia Gandhi to contest from the State in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
The Hindu
Telangana Congress requests Sonia Gandhi to contest Parliament elections from Telangana to thank her for granting Statehood.
Telangana Congress has requested former All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Sonia Gandhi to contest from Telangana in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as “the people of the State want to thank her for granting the statehood” which has been a demand for over six-decades.
The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the Telangana Congress that met in Hyderabad for the first time after Congress came to power in the State has unanimously passed a resolution requesting her to contest from any of the seats in Telangana. Malkajgiri constituency, that was represented by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy till he became the CM, was suggested as the top choice.
Sources in the Congress said the party believed that Telangana would be forever indebted to Sonia Gandhi for her firmness in taking the separate statehood decision weathering all opposition within and outside the Congress party. Congress retaining power after 10 years, for the first time since the new state was formed, is being attributed to the six guarantees announced by Sonia Gandhi after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting here.
Sonia Gandhi’s mother-in-law and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was elected from the Medak constituency in the combined Andhra Pradesh when she was facing a tough time politically. “People love the Gandhi family and their special relationship with Telangana is well-known,” former Minister Shabbir Ali said.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who campaigned extensively in Telangana in the 2023 Assembly elections, always recalled that they had a family association with this region. Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign in the rural areas connected well with a generation that has seen Indira Gandhi and her contribution to this region after she became the Prime Minister again winning in 1980 Parliament elections from Medak.
AICC incharge for Telangana, Manikrao Thakare, said the PAC unanimously passed a resolution requesting Sonia Gandhi and felt people would ensure her win with a thumping majority.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.