TELANGANA
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Visakha Live, EP 67, Complete TV1
In this episode of Visakha Live, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Narra Nageshwara Rao criticises Congress government of not implementing the promises made by YS Rajasekhar Reddy. He says Congress leaders are too busy fighting among themselves to care for peo...27:25
Visakha Live, EP 64, Complete TV1
The Samaikyandhra JAC leader Mahesh says many regions in Andhra Pradesh are still underdeveloped when compared to Telangana area and that state division is not a solution to all problems. He recalls the efforts of Potti Sriramulu whose martyrdom led to the for...25:50
Visakha Live, EP 58, Complete TV1
In this episode of Visakha Live, TDP party member Y Srinivas talks about party President Chandrababu Naidu's 'Padayatra' called 'Vastunna Meekosam' and the purpose behind it.4:18
P Govardhan Reddy accuses government TV1
Senior Congress party leader P Govardhan Reddy accuses the government of creating havoc during the Telangana march and says it is wrong on the part of the government to ask the police to take action without having talks with the protesters.13:14
Lagadapati questions protesters TV1
Congress leader Lagadapati Rajagopal says he spoke to a number of leaders including the Chief Minister and they all agreed that all this violence should not have happened. He questions the protesters why they attacked the media people.10:22
People should be ashamed: Lagadapati TV1
Congress party leader Lagadapati Rajagopal says the level of violence that occurred during the Telangana march was really sad and the people of Andhra Pradesh should be ashamed of their violent behaviour.27:53
Press Meet, EP 124, Complete TV1
In this episode of Press Meet, Congress party leaders Lagadapati Rajagopal and P Govardhan Reddy talk about the amount of violence that took place during the Telangana march and what could have been done to avoid it.4:24
Are politicians using people for their benefit? TV1
The people of Andhra Pradesh are too used to lying politicians, who make promises and do not mind using the same people who elect them, for their own good like it was seen during the Telangana march. This brings the question of politicians ridiculing the emoti...27:45
Visakha Live, EP 58, Complete TV1
In this episode of Visakha Live, Samaikya Andhra AU MLC Lagudu Govind says the people of Andhra Pradesh want a united state, and the Telangana march led to a lot of destruction and disruption of peace, which is not right.8:34
'TDP is not against separate Rayalaseema' TV1
PL Srinivas says TDP is not against separate Rayalaseema or Telangana, but it's important for the party to take a decision on the issue which has more weight. He says Chandrababu Naidu is a good administrator and will surely come back to power in 2014.8:49
'Centre will take the final call on Telangana' TV1
Speaking about the tiff among the party legislators and leaders from Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, PL Srinivas says there's nothing to worry as the party was only reiterating its stand on Telangana and that the burden is on the Centre to take the final call.9:08
Telangana is a sensitive issue: PL Srinivas TV1
TDP leader PL Srinivas says N Chandrababu Naidu had written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Telangana issue only after consulting with the party men. He says Telangana is a very sensitive issue and it should be dealt with care.25:20
Visakha Live, EP 57, Complete TV1
Samaikyandhra Students Joint Action Committee co-convener Kantharao talks about the drawbacks of state bifurcation. He alleges that some political parties are fighting for Telangana for political gain. He says when a state is divided, there would be less numbe...26:30
Meekosam, EP 43, Complete TV1
In this episode of Meekosam, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader PL Srinivas answers queries related to the current political scenario. He says Chandrababu Naidu wrote a letter to the Prime Minister on the issue of Telangana only after consulting with party member...30:07
Bejawada Times, EP 40, Complete TV1
Samaikyandhra Parirakshana Samiti leaders Konijeti Ramesh and Kolluri Venkatesh say they are planning to stage demonstrations across the state to express their stand against state bifurcation.13:19
Hyderabad's image at stake due to Telangana March TV1
This episode of Journalist Diary focuses on the tarnishing image of Hyderabad due to Telangana agitation. With the 'Telangana March' coinciding with global bio-diversity meet, seems like the "prestige" of Hyderabad is at stake.30:00
Visakha Live, EP 55, Complete TV1
In this episode of Visakha Live, Joint Action Committee leader Kishore talks about the drawbacks of Andhra Pradesh being divided into two, how it will affect Coastal Andhra and other areas and why the State cannot be divided immediately.7:30
Cong and TRS creating unnecessary hype: TDP TV1
Palem Srikanth Reddy says that the Congress and TRS parties are creating unnecessary hype over the consultations in Delhi instead of focusing on the current problems in the state.6:10
TDP Telangana leaders pay tribute to Konda Bapuji TV1
TDP Telangana leaders Motkupalli Narasimhulu and Errabelli Dayakar Rao pay tribute to noted freedom-fighter and Telangana protagonist Konda Lakshman Bapuji. Errabelli says Konda Bapuji never aspired for Cabinet posts but relentlessly fought for Telangana.3:42
Etela Rajender pays tribute to Konda Bapuji TV1
TRS floor leader Etela Rajender pays tribute to Gandhian and pro-Telangana leader Konda Lakshman Bapuji, who passed away on September 21. He recalls Bapuji's resignation from minister post for the cause of Telangana State. The TRS leader T Rajaiah also offers ...6:29
Kishan Reddy pays tribute to Konda Bapuji TV1
The BJP State President G Kishan Reddy pays tribute to freedom fighter and Telangana leader, Konda Lakshman Bapuji who passed away on Sept 21 at the age of 97. He says he was a true fighter who worked tirelessly for the cause he believed in. He says it is sad ...12:47
Press Meet, EP 118, Complete TV1
The TDP legislators Dhulipalla Narendra, Devineni Uma Maheshwara Rao, and Pattipati Pulla Rao accuse the government for the delay in releasing water to the farmers in the Krishna delta region. They warn of dire consequences if the State does not release water ...6:37
Jagga Reddy wants 'Telangana march' postponed TV1
Congress MLA T Jayaprakash Reddy, alias Jagga Reddy, asks TJAC to postpone the proposed Telangana March scheduled on September 30. He says TJAC chairman Kodandaram will have to own the responsibility if anything untoward happens during the proposed movement.2:56
Nagam condemns Mastan Vali's remarks TV1
Telangana Nagara Samithi leader Nagam Janardhan Reddy condemns Congress MLA Mastan Vali's remarks describing opposition legislators, who were disrupting the proceedings of the House, as anti-nationals.10:39
Press Meet, EP 117, Complete TV1
Telangana Nagara Samithi leader Nagam Janardhan Reddy condemns MLA Mastan Vali's remarks describing Opposition legislators, who were disrupting the proceedings of the House, as anti-nationals. Congress MLA Jagga Reddy urges TJAC to postpone the proposed 'Telan...11:10
Telangana issue back on the boil TV1
With Congress dithering on Telangana statehood, the contentious issue is back on the boil. The state has to wait and watch if the Congress will announce a separate state or merge with TRS party to save power.5:03
Resolve Telangana issue: Jayaprakash TV1
Lok Satta Party president and Kukatpally MLA Jayaprakash Narayan appeals to the Centre and State governments to take speedy steps to address the power crisis and Telangana issues in the state. He says the Sri Krishna Committee had submitted its report on the T...10:49
Jayaprakash's argument draws ire from TRS TV1
The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party MLA T Harish Rao accuses Loksatta party chief Jayaprakash Narayana of misleading the house with his 'Samaikyandhra' favoured talks. He dismisses Jayaprakash's argument on Hyberabad losing jobs to Bangalore due to the T...7:30
Cong condemns TRS of stalling Assembly TV1
Government chief whip Gandra Venkata Ramana Reddy accuses TRS party leaders of stalling the Assembly proceedings at a time when the Centre is making sincere efforts to resolve the Telangana issue.4:07
Gunda Mallesh lashes at Cong govt TV1
CPI leader Gunda Mallesh comes down heavily on Congress government for delaying in announcing separate statehood for Telangana. He holds government responsible for the disruptions in Assembly proceedings.26:49
Press Meet, EP 114, Complete TV1
Lok Satta Party chief N Jayaprakash Narayan express anguish over delay in Telangana decision, saying the state is incurring loss because of the on-going agitation. The TRS party MLA T Harish Rao flatly rejects Jayaprakash's claim that Hyderabad is losing jobs ...4:46
'Cong has no choice but to announce Telangana' TV1
The BC welfare minister Basavaraju Saraiah says the senior Telangana Congress leaders have dispatched a fresh letter pleading High Command to expedite the process of formation of Telangana. He says Congress has no choice but to announce the statehood for Telan...2:07
Telangana MP Vivek calls for unity TV1
Telangana MP Vivek says Telangana agitation has reached a crucial stage and that it's important to stay united to make the movement successful. He condemns police's attitude towards 'Jai Andhra' and 'Jai Telangana' groups.5:31
Ponnam condemns Kodandaram's remarks TV1
Karimnagar MP Ponnam Prabhakar asks TJAC chairman Kodandaram to retract his statement against Civils Minsiter D Sridhar Babu as such remarks have the potential to trigger violence in the state.3:14
'Attack on Kasu's statue, an act of cowardice' TV1
Minister for co-operation Kasu Venkata Krishna Reddy, also nephew of former Chief Minister late Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, condemns the attack on the latter's statue installed at KBR park. He terms the incident as an act of cowardice.1:12
Install a new statue of Kasu: JC Diwakar Reddy TV1
Former minister JC Diwakar Reddy appeals to the State government to install a new statue of former Chief Minister late Kasu Brahmananda Reddy.2:15
Sailajanth slams TDP leader Dadi TV1
Primary Education Minister S Sailajanath condemns Telangana activists' attack on late Chief Minister Kasu Brahmananda Reddy's statue. He also comes down heavily on TDP leader Dadi Veerabhadra Rao for his alleged remarks that the Chief Minister and not Ajmal Ka...5:16
Gade condemns attack on Kasu's statue TV1
Former minister Gade Venkata Reddy condemns the attempt to vandalise former Chief Minister late Kasu Brahmananda Reddy who had rendered invaluable services to the State, Telangana region in particular. He also condemns TJAC Chairman M Kodandaram's remarks agai...23:51
Press Meet, EP 112, Complete TV1
Ministers KV Krishna Reddy, S Sailajanath and former Ministers Gade Venkata Reddy, and JC Diwakar Reddy condemned the attempt to vandalise the statue of the former Chief Minister Kasu Brahmananda Reddy. Congress MPs G Vivek and Ponnam Prabhakar and State Minis...5:18
Press Meet, EP 111, Complete TV1
The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) MLA T Harish Rao demands that the government officially celebrate Hyderabad liberation day and pass a resolution on Telangana issue in the Assembly. He threatens to intensify agitation if the government fails to provide 7-hou...29:48
Bejawada Times, EP 29, Complete TV1
Andhra Joint Action Committee (AJAC) members, Ram Prasad and Krishnamurthy, say they would participate in ‘Chalo Nandigama’ on September 14 to demand for separate statehood for the Andhra region.6:30
Rayalaseema will suffer if State is divided: TGV TV1
Minister for Minor Irrigation TG Venkatesh says Rayalaseema would suffer the most if the Centre plans to divide the State to create Telangana. He says according to Srikrishna Commission report, Rayalaseema is the most backward region and should be given more i...9:47
Press Meet, EP 107, Complete TV1
TRS legislator T Harish Rao appeals to the government to increase the profit share for the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) employees. On the other hand, minister for Minor Irrigation TG Venkatesh says that Rayalaseema region will be affected if the...10:37
'Telangana March' to target Seemandhra MPs' assets TV1
Congress MP from Nizamabad Madhu Yaskhi Goud alleges that Seemandhra MPs who are opposing the division of the state are only interested in protecting their properties. He says that the Telangana March scheduled on September 30, will target the illegal assets o...23:15
Press Meet, EP 105, Complete TV1
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member V Hanumantha Rao demands CBI to question MP KVP Ramachandra Rao in Emaar case. On the other hand, Congress MP Madhu Goud Yaskhi alleges that a section of Seemandhra leaders are obstructing the State bifurcation to ...13:29
Errabelli asks govt to resolve Babli issue TV1
Telangana TDP Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar Rao asks the State government to bring pressure on the Centre to resolve the Babli project controversy before September 18, the day the issues come for hearing in the Supreme Court. He says the life and economy of...6:16
Pass bill, we will support: BJP TV1
BJP leader Kishan Reddy says if the UPA introduces a bill to felicitate formation of Telagnana state, the BJP will support it and will even ensure passage of the bill regardless of the stances of parties like MIM, TDP and CPM. He says BJP will pay tribute to t...5:37
'Cong failed to keep its promise on Telangana' TV1
BJP leader Kishan Reddy says that the Congress-led UPA government came to power twice promising Telangana state in its manifesto but had not implemented its promise.5:40
Kishan Reddy begins 3-day fast in Delhi TV1
State BJP president G Kishan Reddy’s three-day deeksha, to bring pressure on the Centre to make an announcement on Telangana, begins at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.17:32
Press Meet, EP 94, Complete TV1
State BJP president G Kishan Reddy begins his three-day deeksha to bring pressure on the Centre to make an announcement on Telangana at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. He says the Congress fought the elections in 2004 in alliance with TRS promising statehood for T...7:23
'BJP practicing double standards on Telangana' TV1
State Congress spokesperson N Tulasi Reddy accuses BJP of practicing double standards and trying to draw mileage from the demand for Telangana statehood. He recalls the erstwhile BJP govt, which campaigned on the slogan of 'One Vote Two States', changing its s...9:39
Kishan Reddy to fast for Telangana in Delhi TV1
BJP state president G Kishan Reddy announces 'Telangana Poru Deeksha' his 3-day fast for statehood at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi. He demands the Central government to introduce a Bill in Parliament to carve out a separate state. He says senior BJP leaders LK A...31:14
Press Meet, EP 95, Complete TV1
Andhra Pradesh BJP unit Chief G Kishan Reddy says that he, along with several of his supporters, will sit on a three-day fast at Jantar Mantar in support of a separate statehood for Telangana. TDP leader Yerram Naidu alleges that the Chief Minister N Kiran Kum...8:47
Cong making false promises: Narayana TV1
CPI leader Narayana lashes out at Congress Government for making false promises to the people of Telangana. He holds the government responsible for hundreds of suicides in Telangana region.10:06
Telangana decision on Sept 6? TV1
Telangana Congress leaders say that decision on Telangana would be announced on September 6. On the other hand, TRS leaders say that both the Congress and the UPA would have to come to terms with the reality that there is no alternative to forming a separate s...5:11
Sonia keeps mum on AP politics TV1
Congress leaders and ministers in Andhra Pradesh are wondering what's going on in AICC supremo Sonia Gandhi's mind. Is she going to replace Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy with Chiranjeevi? Will she drop Botsa as PCC chief? With people from Telangana awaiting...4:27
'TDP is in favour of Telangana' TV1
Telangana TDP Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar Rao dismisses allegations that TDP is the reason for the delay in deciding on Telangana. He emphasises Naidu's letter to the Union government regarding the party’s positive point of view on Telangana.11:45
Press Meet, EP 81, Complete TV1
Congress leader N Tulasi Reddy slams Vijayamma over her remarks on Cabinet ministers. He accuses Vijayamma and Jagan Mohan Reddy of using the late YS Rajasekhar Reddy's name for personal benefits. On the other hand, TDP leader Errabelli Dayakar Rao clarifies t...10:50
Jana Reddy, longest serving minister TV1
On becoming the longest serving minister in the State by holding the ministerial berth for 14 years and 11 months, Panchayat Raj Minister K Jana Reddy thanks media and public for supporting him and having faith in him. 'I've he never asked for the party ticket...10:57
CPI to launch ‘Telangana Poru Yatra’ TV1
The Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary K Narayana says the party will take up a yatra across Telangana districts from Paloncha in Khammam district on August 23 to Warangal on September 3 seeking a separate State. Narayana says that the agenda of th...22:29
Press Meet, EP 69, Complete TV1
CPI State Secretary K Narayana announces that the party will launch a yatra across Telangana districts from Paloncha in Khammam district on August 23 to Warangal on September 3 seeking a separate Telangana state. On the other hand, TDP leader Devender Goud cam...10:46
'Statehood for Rayalaseema' TV1
Rayalaseema leader and Telugu Desam Party MLA Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy appeals to the Centre to decide the future of Rayalaseema in the event of granting statehood to Telangana.33:18
Press Meet, EP 65, Complete TV1
Rayalaseema leader Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy has appealed to the Centre to decide the future of Rayalaseema in the event of granting statehood to Telangana. On the other hand, Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy said under skill development programme, five lakh ...7:51
TDP is not against Telangana: Sriramulu TV1
Sriramulu says that Telugu Desam Party had sent a letter to the Centre on the Telangana issue making their stand clear and it is up to the Centre to make a decision.18:54
Meekosam, EP 27, Complete TV1
In this episode of Meekosam, Telugu Desam Party leader Sriramulu answers queries related to the current political scenario.8:37
No comments on CM's support to YSRC: Ponnam TV1
When asked about Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy's alleged covert support to YSR Congress Party leadership, MP Ponnam Prabhakar says he would not like to comment on that.6:57
'CM should complete gas plants' construction' TV1
MP Ponnam Prabhakar says that CM Kiran Kumar Reddy should complete the pending projects as the Union Government would allocate gas to these power projects only after their completion.6:34
'CM's love for Telangana deceptive' TV1
MP Ponnam Prabhakar says Chief Minister's love towards the Telangana region is deceptive and also questions how Kiran Reddy could blame Jaipal Reddy for non-allocation of gas, without completing the power projects - one at Nedunur in Karimnagar district and th...22:08
Press Meet, EP 60, Complete TV1
MP Ponnam Prabhakar demands the State Government to complete the power projects - one at Nedunur in Karimnagar district and the other at Shankarapalli in Rangareddy district - so that the Union Government would allocate gas to these projects.9:14
Press Meet, EP 56, Complete TV1
Making a scathing attack on the TDP leader, Motkupalli Narasimhulu said that Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrasekhar Rao is using Telangana issue for personal interests and earned crores of rupees. He also demanded a CBI inquiry into the alleged ill-go...9:03
TDP is not against Telangana: PL Srinivas TV1
On being asked to clarify TDP's stand on the Telangana issue, PL Srinivas says that N Chandrababu Naidu made it clear that TDP is not against the formation of Telangana and it's Congress that is delaying the matter.9:54
Will September 7 bring changes in the state? TV1
Congress leaders expect many changes including a change of leadership in the state, a conclusion they have come to after talking to some highly placed leaders over the past few weeks. However, they expect that the change of guard will be effected simultaneousl...8:38
Telangana solution before Aug 20: KCR TV1
Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief K Chandrasekhar Rao who had been lying low for a while set a fresh deadline to the Centre to carve out a new Telangana state. He warns to take the agitation to a whole new level if the Centre fails to declare a separate statehood...5:38
Congress cant take decisions: PL Srinivas TV1
TDP leader PL Srinivas affirms that Congress party does not have decision-making abilities and always fails the people of Andhra Pradesh. On being asked why TDP will only act when they get into power, he clarifies that in a democratic country like India, unles...6:29
TDP not divided over Telangana: PL Srinivas TV1
TDP leader PL Srinivas comments on TDP's varied views on Telangana, says there is no confusion in the party about Telangana and it is unfair on the part of Congress to blame TDP for their indecision. He adds that the party should have discussed it with all its...21:08
Meekosam, EP 19, Complete TV1
In this episode of Meekosam, TDP leader PL Srinivas answers all questions and queries about the political situation in Andhra, TDP's stand on Telangana and what the party will do if they get elected in 2014.7:57
Press Meet, EP 44, Complete TV1
In this episode of Press Meet, Congress leaders Poonam Prabhakar and S Rajaiah talk about the importance of the Telangana issue, the competition they are facing and meeting the high command to force a decision about Telangana.9:37
'No elections for panchayat posts' TV1
Nava Telangana Praja Party founder Devender Goud requests the government the right to take decisions, participate in elections, and remove all those with ill feelings towards the backward classes. He adds that there are no elections for panchayat sarpanchs -- ...8:56
Give BCs their rights: Devender Goud TV1
Nava Telangana Praja Party founder Devender Goud talks about the upliftment of backward classes, says they need to be given equal rights. He adds that the government first has to take a decision along with other political parties and give the backwards classes...18:33
Press Meet, EP 7, Complete TV1
In this episode of Press Meet, Nava Telangana Praja Party founder, Devender Goud, talks about the upliftment of backward classes, giving them equal rights and having elections at the mandal level.4:59
'Appreciate Singareni workers' support'