MLC Polls: A Test of Revanth Reddy’s Political Acumen

With the announcement of the MLC election schedule, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy faces a critical political challenge. The elections, slated for March 20, will determine five MLC seats under the Legislative Assembly quota, while an additional seat from the Hyderabad Local Authorities constituency will be contested in May 2025. Given the prevailing political…

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Srivari Laddu Scam: A Political Crisis for Jagan Reddy

The ongoing Srivari Laddu scam at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has added to the troubles of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Already facing multiple money laundering allegations, this scandal—resulting in the arrest of four TTD officials—could further erode his political standing, especially given…

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Analyzing Revanth Reddy’s Opposition to UGC Draft Guidelines

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s latest criticism of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) draft guidelines, calling them an “attack on the Constitution,” strikes me as both illogical and unwarranted. His comments, however, have sparked a debate among intellectuals, prompting a closer analysis that reveals his claims lack both factual and constitutional basis. The new…

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Telangana’s Local Body Polls: A Test of Political Strategies

As Telangana prepares for local body elections, political dynamics are heating up, setting the stage for intense competition among the Congress, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). These elections are more than just an exercise in democracy—they serve as a litmus test for the state’s shifting political allegiances and a preview of…

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Is KTR Outmaneuvering Revanth?

The political stage in Telangana is heating up as BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) emerges seemingly unscathed after a six-hour grilling by the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The probe revolves around alleged improprieties in the Formula E Race event—a case KTR has dismissed as the brainchild of his political nemesis, Chief Minister Revanth…

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Politics Over Unemployment

The Opposition’s narrative on unemployment in India has become a focal point of political discourse, with frequent claims of rising joblessness and economic mismanagement. However, these allegations often lack grounding in factual data, raising questions about their credibility and intent. Amidst these claims, the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has presented contrasting evidence showcasing…

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TV Debates – From Sparring to Slugfests

Once upon a time, TV debates were intellectual arenas where ideas clashed, not fists or egos. Fast forward to today, and these “debates” resemble verbal demolition derbies—complete with mudslinging, screaming matches, and the occasional lunge across the table. Regional and national channels alike now compete not for journalistic integrity but for who can deliver the…

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