Opinion: Revanth Reddy, KCR and the politics of reinventing Telangana Talli
1 week, 5 days ago

Opinion: Revanth Reddy, KCR and the politics of reinventing Telangana Talli

India Today  

Through the decade when the Bharat Rashtra Samithi was in power in Telangana, its supremo K Chandrasekar Rao was hailed by the party faithful as the ‘Bapu’ of the state, the person who made Telangana possible. The latest step in that direction is Reddy's decision to install the Telangana Talli statue on the premises of the State Secretariat. That stirred a hornet's nest because the new statue looks very different from the Telangana Talli statue that was designed during the statehood movement and installed at the BRS party office. Its leaders also question the BRS criticism, asking why KCR, despite having built the Secretariat by demolishing the earlier structure that served as the Secretariat of united Andhra Pradesh, did not install the Telangana Talli statue on the premises when he was in power. They also bemoan KCR's decision to give up on the Telangana name in TRS and convert the party name to BRS, spurred by national ambitions which eventually came to nought.

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K Kavitha slams Congress for changes in statue symbolising Telangana culture
1 week, 1 day ago

K Kavitha slams Congress for changes in statue symbolising Telangana culture

India Today  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha on Saturday lashed out at Telangana's Congress government for altering the iconic Telangana Talli statue and accused it of undermining the state's traditions, festivals and identity, and systematically erasing symbols of its pride. Kavitha demanded that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra clarify whether they approved of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s actions …

BRS leader Kavitha seeks clarity on CM Revanth Reddy's Bathukamma remarks
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1 week, 1 day ago

BRS leader Kavitha seeks clarity on CM Revanth Reddy's Bathukamma remarks

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha demanded answers from CPP Chairman Sonia Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi regarding whether they approved Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s alleged undermining of Bathukamma festival. “Is Priyanka Gandhi supporting the Congress government’s move to remove Bathukamma from “Telangana Talli” statue?” she asked. Speaking at a Round Table Conference organised by Telangana …

Telangana Talli not of landlords but of Bahujans: CM Revanth Reddy
1 week, 1 day ago

Telangana Talli not of landlords but of Bahujans: CM Revanth Reddy

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that they have not installed “Telangana Talli” of landlords, but the “Telangana Talli” of Bahujans. We have installed the Telangana Talli statue to bless people to move on the path of development,” he said. The chief minister said that Telangana is a role model for the country in organising caste census. …

Why Telangana Talli, the unifying symbol of state's pride, is caught in a political divide
1 week, 5 days ago

Why Telangana Talli, the unifying symbol of state's pride, is caught in a political divide

India Today  

After exhorting government employees last month to adopt strict austerity measures, including switching off air-conditioners and lights in the state secretariat, Telangana chief minister A. Revanth Reddy opted for an extravaganza to mark the completion of a year in office. In a fitting finale, Reddy, on December 9, unveiled a statue of the mythical Telugu Talli, or Telangana Talli, in …

New Telangana Talli statue doesn't represent state's culture: Kavitha jabs Congress
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1 week, 5 days ago

New Telangana Talli statue doesn't represent state's culture: Kavitha jabs Congress

India Today  

BRS leader K Kavitha on Tuesday slammed the Congress-led Telangana government's move to inaugurate a new Telangana Talli statue at the Secretariat, saying it failed to represent the state's rich culture and heritage. Accusing the government of timing the statue's unveiling with Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi's birthday on December 9, the BRS leader accused the grand old party of sacrificing …

Kavitha sees hidden agenda behind change of Telangana Talli statue
1 week, 5 days ago

Kavitha sees hidden agenda behind change of Telangana Talli statue

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The BRS leaders and activists performed “palaabhishekam” to Telangana Talli statues across the state on Tuesday as part of their protests against the state government changing the statue design. Describing the Telangana Talli statue as a legacy of the statehood movement, BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha condemned the state government’s unilateral decision to replace the historic …

BRS stir across state over new Telangana Thalli statue
1 week, 5 days ago

BRS stir across state over new Telangana Thalli statue

Hindustan Times  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders and cadre across Telangana on Tuesday staged demonstrations in protest against alleged cultural vandalism by the Congress government led by chief minister A Revanth Reddy by redesigning the statue of Telangana Thalli. Responding to a call given by BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Monday, the BRS activists took to “ksheerabhisekham” of the existing Telangana …

Telangana Talli represents all: Sculptors
1 week, 6 days ago

Telangana Talli represents all: Sculptors

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: “She isn’t a goddess,” says architect Ramana Reddy, speaking on the recently unveiled 20-foot bronze Telangana Thalli statue at the Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu celebrations. “This isn’t just about one section or one story,” says Reddy, who has been part of the Telangana movement since 2008. They’re lifting Telangana.” This statue replaces the earlier Telangana Thalli, which depicted a goddess …

CM Revanth Reddy honours Mother Telangana in fitting finale to celebrations
1 week, 6 days ago

CM Revanth Reddy honours Mother Telangana in fitting finale to celebrations

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Amidst Vedic chants, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday unveiled the Telangana Talli statue on the Secretariat premises. Addressing the gathering that included Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers, public representatives and thousands of citizens, mostly women, Revanth made it clear that the government has given statutory status to the Telangana Talli statue by issuing a GO …

‘Will send Congress Talli to Gandhi Bhavan if we return to power’: KT Rama Rao
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Will send Congress Talli to Gandhi Bhavan if we return to power’: KT Rama Rao

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Monday reiterated that the “Congress Talli” statue, which was unveiled by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the Secretariat, would be sent to the Gandhi Bhavan if the pink party returns to power. Objecting to the state government’s decision to change the statue design, he said that BRS workers would stage protests …

Telangana Talli embodies emotion, self-esteem: CM
1 week, 6 days ago

Telangana Talli embodies emotion, self-esteem: CM

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday officially announced yet another state symbol - Telangana Talli statue - in the Legislative Assembly. He said that the latest state symbol - Telangana Talli - is not merely a statue but an embodiment of “emotion, self-esteem, and existence”. The state government also decided to observe December 9 every year as “Telangana …

Telangana Talli Reflects Our Culture, Ethos: CM
2 weeks ago

Telangana Talli Reflects Our Culture, Ethos: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday hailed the decision of the Congress government to install a statue of Telangana Talli at the Secretariat, describing the likeness of the statue and depiction as a reflection of the emotions, aspirations of the people of Telangana, and their culture. Revanth Reddy, in a statement in the Legislative Assembly on the first …

CM Revanth to unveil Telangana Talli statue today
2 weeks ago

CM Revanth to unveil Telangana Talli statue today

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: As part of the Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will unveil the new Telangana Talli statue at the Secretariat at 6.05 pm on Monday. A large gathering of people, including around one lakh women, are expected to attend the event, for which special seating arrangements are being made at the Secretariat. On Sunday, the CM, along …

KCR Slams Telangana Talli Statue Change, Urges Public Meeting
2 weeks ago

KCR Slams Telangana Talli Statue Change, Urges Public Meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao bitterly criticised changing of the Telangana Talli statue, calling it “sheer idiocy.” He said the BRS had given time to the Congress to perform, and its failures would not be pardoned by the people. Speaking on the invitation extended to him for the unveiling of the Telangana Talli statue, Rao said that he had …

Telangana Government to Unveil Telangana Talli Today
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana Government to Unveil Telangana Talli Today

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy would unveil the Telangana Talli statue at the Secretariat on Monday. The 20-foot height statue, Telangana Talli, resembles an ordinary woman of Telangana. The beneath of the statue, it was also designed with fisting hands indicating the Telangana struggle and unity of the people. The statue was designed by the Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and …

Telangana Government Considering Different Shapes and Sizes of Gandhi's Statues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Government Considering Different Shapes and Sizes of Gandhi's Statues

The Hindu  

The Telangana government is considering different sizes and shapes of Gandhi's statues to create the tallest statue in the world. The existing statue in Patna is 72 feet tall and made of bronze. The government is currently studying various designs and will hold consultations with political parties, Gandhians, and others who follow his message to determine the best shape and …

Revanth unveils Rajiv Gandhi’s statue, BRS protests
3 months ago

Revanth unveils Rajiv Gandhi’s statue, BRS protests

Hindustan Times  

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday unveiled the statue of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in front of the state secretariat building in Hyderabad, amid strong resistance from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi as it termed the installation as an insult to the self-respect of Telangana and called for state-wide protests on Tuesday. Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy …

Telangana Talli Statue Unveiling Set for December 9
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Talli Statue Unveiling Set for December 9

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that Telangana Talli statue will be unveiled at the Secretariat on December 9 this year. Amidst chanting of vedic hymns by the priests, the Chief Minister performed Bhumi Puja for the installation of Telangana Talli statue at the Secretariat premises on Wednesday. The previous government presented Rs 22.50 lakh crore budget during its …

Million March-like meeting to be held for inauguration of Telangana Talli statue at Secretariat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Million March-like meeting to be held for inauguration of Telangana Talli statue at Secretariat

The Hindu  

Telangana Government has decided to celebrate the inauguration of Telangana Talli statue in the State Secretariat, the seat of State administration, on a grand scale on December 9, 2024, coinciding with the announcement of the process for carving out a separate State the same day in 2009. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the Government planned to organise a massive …

Telangana: KT Rama Rao vows to remove Rajiv statue if BRS returns to power
4 months ago

Telangana: KT Rama Rao vows to remove Rajiv statue if BRS returns to power

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Objecting to the state government’s decision to install Rajiv Gandhi statue in front of the Secretariat, BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Monday said that his party would remove the statue when it “returns” to power. “If the Congress government erects the statue of Rajiv Gandhi, then the next BRS government would remove it and install the Telangana …

BRS opposes move to instal Rajiv Gandhi statue at traffic island earmarked for Telangana Talli statue
4 months ago

BRS opposes move to instal Rajiv Gandhi statue at traffic island earmarked for Telangana Talli statue

The Hindu  

Working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi K.T. Rama Rao has strongly opposed the Telangana Government’s decision to install a statue of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in front of the State Secretariat Building, on the traffic island created for the purpose of installing ‘Telangana Talli’ statue. Speaking to media persons here on Monday, he said on coming back to …

Credit for Congress wins should go to its local leaders not Revanth: NVSS
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Credit for Congress wins should go to its local leaders not Revanth: NVSS

Deccan Chronicle  

Addressing a press conference, Prabhakar said that the results of the Lok Sabha elections have proved that BJP has emerged as a strong alternative force in Telangana. Prabhakar said that the voters in his home district Mahabubnagar had rejected Revanth Reddy and instead rallied behind D.K. The Congress also lost Malkajgiri Lok Sabha seat, which he had represented in the …

New Telangana Talli Statue to Be Unveiled in Secretariat on Dec. 9
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New Telangana Talli Statue to Be Unveiled in Secretariat on Dec. 9

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A new-look ‘Telangana Talli’ statue will be unveiled in the Secretariat on December 9, official sources said. He has also decided to hold Telangana Talli celebrations every year on December 9 across the state. Revanth Reddy, who is keen on making changes to the existing Telangana Talli statue, sought suggestions from all stakeholders in that regard. Revanth Reddy released …

Logo, Anthem a Diversionary Tactic by Congress: Telangana BJP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Logo, Anthem a Diversionary Tactic by Congress: Telangana BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BJP General Secretary Dr Kasam Venkateshwarlu on Thursday accused the Revanth Reddy government of trying to divert public attention from real burning issues in the state by raking up a new state logo and state anthem. Addressing a presser, Kasam Venkateshwarlu said the Congress government has failed to take any policy decision regarding 10 years of Telangana formation celebrations. …

A Row Over Installation Of Statue In Mysuru City
1 year ago

A Row Over Installation Of Statue In Mysuru City

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A row has erupted over installation of a statue of late seer of Suttur Mutt Shivarathri Rajendra Swami at Gun House Circle in Mysuru City on Friday night by seer followers and of all of a sudden, installation of a life size statue of late seer has drawn flak from a member of erstwhile Mysore royal family Pramoda Devi …

Mayawati claims Ambedkar statue, Sectt name eyewash by BRS for Dalit votes
1 year, 7 months ago

Mayawati claims Ambedkar statue, Sectt name eyewash by BRS for Dalit votes

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Sunday claimed credit for the installation of a 125-feet statue of Dr B.R. Addressing a public meeting organised by the state BSP unit at the Saroornagar Stadium on the day, Mayawati said: “This credit goes to every grassroot worker and leader of BSP in Telangana due to whom the party is growing stronger …

India's tallest statue: Telangana CM KCR unveils 125 ft-tall statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in Hyderabad
1 year, 8 months ago

India's tallest statue: Telangana CM KCR unveils 125 ft-tall statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in Hyderabad

India TV News  

BR Ambedkar's statue: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday unveiled the 125-ft tall statue of the architect of the Indian Constitution. Earlier, the Telangana Chief Minister said that India’s tallest statue of Ambedkar, which is next to the State Secretariat, opposite to Buddha statue and located beside …

Telangana CM KCR unveils 125-ft-tall Ambedkar statue in Hyderabad
1 year, 8 months ago

Telangana CM KCR unveils 125-ft-tall Ambedkar statue in Hyderabad

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday unveiled the 125-ft tall bronze statue of BR Ambedkar in Hyderabad, to mark the 132nd birth anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution. The statue stands next to the State Secretariat on the banks of Hyderabad's famous Hussain Sagar lake. One lakh sweet packets, 1.50 lakh butter milk packets and an …

India’s tallest Ambedkar statue set for inauguration today
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s tallest Ambedkar statue set for inauguration today

Hindustan Times  

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday will unveil a 125-feet-tall statue of Dr B R Ambedkar on the banks of Hussainsagar, marking the latter’s 132nd birth anniversary. Telangana chief minister KCR to unveil Dr BR Ambedkar’s statue on Friday. The iconic structure of Ambedkar, which will set another landmark for the state, is claimed to be the tallest …

Cong. delegation to seek Ambedkar statue installation at Punjagutta
1 year, 11 months ago

Cong. delegation to seek Ambedkar statue installation at Punjagutta

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A contingent of Congress leaders, led by TPCC chief A. Revanth Reddy, will meet Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari on Wednesday to demand the installation of an Ambedkar statue at Punjagutta. However, following court orders to hand over the statue to Rao, Congress leaders want it installed at the same location. Since the Chief Minister has named the new …

And now a Congress version of Telangana Talli
2 years, 3 months ago

And now a Congress version of Telangana Talli

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With the objective of replacing the image the Telangana Talli promoted by the TRS government, the Congress unveiled its own version of the statue at Gandhi Bhavan here on Saturday. TPCC chief A. Revanth Reddy asserted that more statues of the Congress vision of Telangana Talli would be installed across all 119 Assembly constituencies in the state. Revanth Reddy …

Telangana Talli design to be out today: Mahesh Goud
2 years, 3 months ago

Telangana Talli design to be out today: Mahesh Goud

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Despite differences within the party over unveiling of its version of Telangana Talli, TPCC working president B. Mahesh Goud asserted that state Congress president Revanth Reddy will release the design for the icon on September 17. Mahesh Goud's assertion came a day after two senior Congress leaders were said to have written to the party high command complaining that …

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