I should have ensured party’s victory: Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan
5 years, 4 months ago

I should have ensured party’s victory: Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Telangana governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed that she should have ensured the BJP’s victory in the State before taking up the new responsibility as governor. “But, I am not solely responsible for the political scenario,” she however hastened to add, referring to the party’s dismal performance in the April Lok Sabha. Now my party leadership has made me a governor to administer oath to the legislators and to address the Assembly House,” Dr. Tamilisai says with a laugh. We should continue to march towards our goal without waiting or anticipating rewards,” Dr. Tamilisai who will assume charge as governor of Telangana on Sept. 8, said.

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BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan: ‘I was acting as people-friendly governor, not politician’
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan: ‘I was acting as people-friendly governor, not politician’

Hindustan Times  

Tamilisai Soundararajan, the former Telangana Governor and current BJP candidate from South Chennai, dismissed the allegations of partisanship during her tenure as governor saying her actions were aimed at being people-friendly rather than politically motivated. Read: Tamilisai kick-starts LS poll campaign for BJP in Secunderabad Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from the gubernatorial position in March and was fielded as BJP’s candidate …

Answer Telangana on steel, railway plants before visit: Revath to Modi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Answer Telangana on steel, railway plants before visit: Revath to Modi

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Launching a barrage of attacks on the Union government, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday asked why the Centre was yet to establish the Bayyaram steel plant or the railway coach factory at Kazipet, mandated under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi should seek votes in Telangana only after answering these questions,” he added. Even …

Ex-Telangana governor T Soundararajan to contest LS poll from Chennai South. Who is she?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Telangana governor T Soundararajan to contest LS poll from Chennai South. Who is she?

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, fielding ex-Telangana governor and BJP leader Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan from the Chennai South parliamentary constituency. Ex Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Soundararajan, who resigned as the Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, re-joined the saffron camp in presence of Tamil …

Lok Sabha polls | Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP

The Hindu  

Former Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan, who resigned from her gubernatorial posts two days ago, rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Ms. Soundararajan was inducted into the party in the presence of BJP State president K. Annamalai, Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy, L. Murugan and other senior leaders, at the BJP’s …

Former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP

Hindustan Times  

Tamilisai Soundararajan, who quit her post as Telangana Governor, rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai gave the membership card to Tamilisai Soundarajan. Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai gave the membership card to Soundarajan at the party's headquarters 'Kamalalayam' in Chennai. K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP President said that Tamilisai had left …

C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as Telangana Governor
9 months, 3 weeks ago

C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as Telangana Governor

The Hindu  

Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan assumed office as the Governor of Telangana at the Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad on Wednesday. Chief Justice of the High Court of Telangana, Alok Aradhe, administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Governor in the presence of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at a ceremony held in the Raj Bhavan. She read out the …

Tamilisai Soundararajan formally joins back BJP; wants to be among 400 BJP MPs entering Lok Sabha
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan formally joins back BJP; wants to be among 400 BJP MPs entering Lok Sabha

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Former Governor of Telangana and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday formally rejoined the BJP in the presence of State BJP president K Annamalai at the party’s headquarters here. Tamilisai had resigned from her membership in the BJP when she was made Governor of Telangana in September 2019. Her appointment as Governor was seen as a recognition of …

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana governor, likely to contest elections
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana governor, likely to contest elections

Hindustan Times  

Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from the constitutional post on Monday, saying that she wanted to “serve the public directly” amid speculation that she might contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Tamil Nadu. “The Hon’ble governor of Telangana and lieutenant governor of Puducherry Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her resignation with immediate effect. In December, Soundararajan visited the flood-hit …

Tamilisai’s resignation from gubernatorial post not a sudden decision
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamilisai’s resignation from gubernatorial post not a sudden decision

The Hindu  

The resignation of Tamilisai Soundararajan from the gubernatorial positions she was holding in Telangana and Puducherry was not a sudden decision as she was preparing for her re-entry into active politics much before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections. For the past several months, there was speculation about her contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket in the upcoming …

Telangana Governor Tamilisai resigns to contest LS polls
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Governor Tamilisai resigns to contest LS polls

The Hindu  

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her resignation and sent the letter to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. According to her schedule posted on social media platform X, the Governor was to see-off Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 10.00 a.m., who was in Telangana for Lok Sabha poll campaigning. Sixty-two year old Dr. Tamilisai became the second Governor of new …

Tamilisai Soundararajan, Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt. Governor, resigns to contest Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan, Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt. Governor, resigns to contest Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her resignation and sent the letter to the President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Sources said that she is likely to contest Lok Sabha polls either from Tamil Nadu or Puducherry. A press communique from Raj Bhavan said: “The Hon’ble Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr. Smt.Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her …

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, may contest polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, may contest polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan tendered resignation from her position on Monday. Tamilisai and the BRS government moved the High Court and Supreme Court against each other on the issue of the Governor not approving Bills passed by Assembly, Governor rejecting MLC nominations approved by the State Cabinet, the state government convening budget sessions of Assembly without the mandatory Governor's …

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana, Puducherry Governor; eyes BJP ticket for LS polls from Tamil Nadu
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana, Puducherry Governor; eyes BJP ticket for LS polls from Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

Speculation suggests that Tamilisai is likely to get the BJP's ticket for the Central Madras constituency, presently held by DMK's Dayanidhi Maran. Earlier reports had indicated her inclination to contest under the BJP's leadership, prompting her resignation following the announcement of the Lok Sabha election date, with Tamil Nadu going to the polls in a single phase on April 19. …

Revanth takes oath as Telangana CM
1 year, 1 month ago

Revanth takes oath as Telangana CM

Hindustan Times  

Anumala Revanth Reddy, who led the Congress to its first assembly elections victory in Telangana, took oath on Thursday as the second chief minister of India’s youngest state along with one deputy and 10 other ministers. Newly sworn-in Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy with Congress leader Sonia Gandhi during the oath ceremony, in Hyderabad At a ceremony at the …

Telangana Assembly Election: A saffron veteran who refuses to give up
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana Assembly Election: A saffron veteran who refuses to give up

The Hindu  

At sixty-four, Naraparaju Ramchander Rao, a seasoned BJP stalwart with over “45 years” of dedicated service, embodies the resilient ‘never say die’ spirit. From door-to-door canvassing to engaging in community meetings, colony gatherings, a road show alongside national president J.P. Nadda on Sunday, and most recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocating for him among ex-servicemen on Tuesday, Mr. Rao …

Tamil Nadu: BJP delegation calls on Governor
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP delegation calls on Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The BJP delegation, led by former Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, which came to Chennai to investigate and prepare a report on the alleged ‘atrocities and harassments’ on their party members, submitted a memorandum to Governor R N Ravi listing the false cases foisted on their cadre by the State’s law enforcement agencies. The delegation, comprising Sathyapal …

Congress takes six guarantees to the people of Telangana after announcement by Sonia Gandhi
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress takes six guarantees to the people of Telangana after announcement by Sonia Gandhi

The Hindu  

Launching the poll campaign in Telangana, Congress leaders reached out to the people across the State with the guarantee cards that carry the six guarantees announced by Sonia Gandhi and other leaders at the Vijaya Bheri public meeting in Hyderabad on Sunday. Senior leaders of the Congress from several States including Ministers and MLAs were attached to the leaders of …

Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is only interested in pleasing PM, Home Minister, not in serving people: Puducherry Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is only interested in pleasing PM, Home Minister, not in serving people: Puducherry Congress

The Hindu  

The Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday, stepped up its attack on Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan alleging that she was only interested in pleasing her “political masters” and not serving the people of Puducherry. Addressing a joint press conference, PCC chief V. Vaithilingam and former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy said Ms. Soundararajan was only interested in pleasing Prime Minister Narendra …

PM Modi Congratulates Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar After Swearing Is As CM, Deputy CM Of Karnataka
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi Congratulates Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar After Swearing Is As CM, Deputy CM Of Karnataka

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday congratulated Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, who were sworn in as Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of the state respectively after their party crossed the majority mark in the recently held state assembly elections. — Narendra Modi May 20, 2023 Apart from him, former CM …

Governors should shun politics: C P Radhakrishnan
1 year, 11 months ago

Governors should shun politics: C P Radhakrishnan

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Veteran BJP leader and newly appointed Governor of Jharkhand, C P Radhakrishan, said that it was not proper for those holding the gubernatorial post to talk politics or display political aspirations as they should leave their past and concentrate on development. Similarly political leaders, on becoming Governors, should put aside political aspirations, he said, triggering speculations in the grapevine …

BRS leaders react sharply to Telangana Governor\'s R-Day speech
1 year, 11 months ago

BRS leaders react sharply to Telangana Governor\'s R-Day speech

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan's Republic Day address drew sharp reactions, including critical remarks, from BRS leaders here on Thursday. Assembly Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy found fault with the Governor while minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav came down heavily for Dr Soundararajan for delivering a 'political speech' on Republic Day. He said the state government …

Governor Tamilisai yet to get TS\' R-Day invite
1 year, 11 months ago

Governor Tamilisai yet to get TS\' R-Day invite

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, who had earlier criticised the K. Chandrashekar Rao government for denying her the opportunity to hoist the national flag at the Republic Day parade last year, took a shot at the BRS government by claiming that she has not received any communication regarding this year's R-Day celebrations, further escalating the already strained relations between …

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of Assembly after tussle with CM Stalin over speech row | Watch
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of Assembly after tussle with CM Stalin over speech row | Watch

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Assembly on Monday morning after chief minister MK Stalin moved a resolution which stated that only the customary speech by the government would go on record for the first day of the House’s winter session. The ongoing tussle between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu and Governor RN Ravi …

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Expresses Anguish Over YS Sharmila's Arrest
2 years, 1 month ago

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Expresses Anguish Over YS Sharmila's Arrest

ABP News  

On a day when high tension prevailed as YSR Telangana Party President and Andhra Pradesh CM's sister YS Sharmila was arrested, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has expressed concern over the arrest of YSRTP president and said that women leaders and women cadres need to be treated in a more dignified and respectful way. "Women cadres & women leaders need to …

Government\'s attitude to Raj Bhavan won\'t deter my efforts: Governor
2 years, 4 months ago

Government\'s attitude to Raj Bhavan won\'t deter my efforts: Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A combative Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday left no one in doubt that the past three years in office as the first citizen of Telangana were far from easy, but the “insults, hurdles, and non-responsiveness” of the state government to anything that goes from Raj Bhavan would not deter her from what she does — reach out to …

TS ministers hit back at Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan
2 years, 9 months ago

TS ministers hit back at Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Ministers Allola Indrakaran Reddy and Satyavathi Rathod on Friday hit back at Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan for saying that the government had not made preparations for her visit to the Yadadri temple. They said it's not possible to follow protocol if the Governor wanted to visit Yadadri temple within 20 minutes of deciding to make the visit. They strongly condemned …

Governor hits out at TRS ministers, challenges them to prove she was partisan
2 years, 9 months ago

Governor hits out at TRS ministers, challenges them to prove she was partisan

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan rubbished comments made by TRS ministers that she was acting like a leader of BJP and politely challenged those levelling such allegations to come forth with evidence to prove their charges against her. Answering questions from reporters in New Delhi after meeting Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday, Dr Soundararajan asked: "How can they …

Telangana Guv Tamilisai Soundararajan Sworn-in As Puducherry Lt Governor
3 years, 10 months ago

Telangana Guv Tamilisai Soundararajan Sworn-in As Puducherry Lt Governor

News 18  

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, who was given additional charge of Puducherry, was sworn in as Lt Governor of the Union Territory on Thursday. Earlier the Chief Secretary to Puducherry government Ashwani Kumar read out the warrant issued by President Ram Nath Kovind giving additional charge of the union territory to Tamilisai Soundararajan on February 16. Soundararajan taking charge as Lt …

Tamilisai to assume additional charge as Puducherry LG on Thursday
3 years, 10 months ago

Tamilisai to assume additional charge as Puducherry LG on Thursday

The Hindu  

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, who has been given additional charge of Puducherry, will assume office as Lieutenant Governor on Thursday, the Raj Nivas has said. Hours after a communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said Dr. Kiran Bedi ceased to hold office of the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, a senior official of the UT called on Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundarajan …

Daily hearing to bring justice to veterinarian's family: Telangana governor
5 years, 1 month ago

Daily hearing to bring justice to veterinarian's family: Telangana governor

India TV News  

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday assured the family of the 25-year-old veterinarian, who was gangraped and killed, that "constitutionally and legally" she would do everything to ensure that they got justice soon with the setting up of a fast-track court and the trial being held on a daily basis. Talking to PTI over phone from Hyderabad after meeting the …

Telangana Governor’s meet’n’greet on Diwali turns a praja durbar
5 years, 2 months ago

Telangana Governor’s meet’n’greet on Diwali turns a praja durbar

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan held a praja darbar at Raj Bhavan on occasion of Diwali and met several people including political leaders on Sunday. It is significant that she held a praja darbar and met people and political leaders when Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has been facing criticism that he does not allow his own party MLAs to meet …

BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya takes oath as 27th Governor of Himachal Pradesh; predecessor Kalraj Mishra takes charge as Rajasthan governor
5 years, 4 months ago

BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya takes oath as 27th Governor of Himachal Pradesh; predecessor Kalraj Mishra takes charge as Rajasthan governor

Firstpost  

Bandaru Dattatreya on Wednesday took oath as the 27th Governor of Himachal Pradesh at Raj Bhawan Shimla: Bandaru Dattatreya on Wednesday took oath as the 27th Governor of Himachal Pradesh at Raj Bhawan. Dattatreya has replaced Kalraj Mishra, who has now been appointed as the Governor of Rajasthan. Speaking to ANI, Dattatreya said, “I would like to thank Prime Minister …

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in TS Governor
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in TS Governor

The Hindu  

New Governor of Telangana, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, assumed office on Sunday. Chauhan administered the oath of office to the new Governor, the second Governor to the new State and the first women to be appointed to the post, in the presence of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The function was attended by Legislative Assembly Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, Ministers, MLAs, …

Tamilisai Soundararajan takes over as Telangana Governor
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan takes over as Telangana Governor

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan assumed office as Telangana’s second Governor on Sunday. Chauhan administered the oath of office to the new Governor at the Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. Joshi, who presided over the ceremony, read out the warrant of appointment released by President Ramnath Kovind after which Ms. Soundararajan, the …

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in as Telangana Governor
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in as Telangana Governor

India TV News  

Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday took oath as the new Governor of Telangana. Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, his cabinet colleagues, Assembly Speaker P. Srinivas Reddy, Chief Secretary S.K. On Sunday evening at 4 p.m. at the Raj Bhavan, Soundararajan will administer the oath to new Cabinet Ministers as Chandrashekhar Rao has decided to expand his Cabinet. Earlier, the Chief Minister, …

Tamilisai Soundararajan is new Governor of Telangana
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan is new Governor of Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundarajan is Telangana’s new Governor. Bandaru Dattatreya, senior Telangana state BJP leader is the new Himachal Pradesh Governor. Tamilisai, a doctor by profession, was in the TN BJP unit in various capacities starting from the South Chennai district medical wing secretary in 1999. “That the BJP recognises hard work has been proven again by …

For Tamilisai Soundararajan, hard work and loyalty paid dividends
5 years, 4 months ago

For Tamilisai Soundararajan, hard work and loyalty paid dividends

The Hindu  

Years ago, when Tamilisai Soundararajan told her father Kumari Ananthan, a veteran Congressman and Kamaraj loyalist, of her plans to join the BJP, it came as a rude shock to him and other members of his family. Ms. Soundararajan, who has resigned as the State unit president of the BJP, and from its primary membership, vividly recalled the beginning of …

Tamilisai Soundararajan, Arif Khan Among 5 New State Governors
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan, Arif Khan Among 5 New State Governors

The Quint  

“It's an opportunity to serve. It's a great opportunity for me to know this part of India, which forms boundary of India and is called god's own country”, Khan told ANI. Soundararajan has been appointed as the governor of Telangana, which was until recently under the dual charge of ESL Narasimhan, who was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh before its …

President appoints five new Governors, T.N. BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan gets Telangana
5 years, 4 months ago

President appoints five new Governors, T.N. BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan gets Telangana

The Hindu  

The Centre on Sunday appointed new Governors for five States. A communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said President Ram Nath Kovind had appointed new Governors for Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana Former Union Minister, Arif Mohammed Khan, who walked out of the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1986 after it had decided to overturn the Supreme Court’s Shah Bano …

Harichandan takes oath as Andhra Pradesh Governor
5 years, 5 months ago

Harichandan takes oath as Andhra Pradesh Governor

India TV News  

Biswa Bhusan Harichandan on Wednesday took oath as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh High Court's Acting Chief Justice C. Praveen Kumar administered the oath to the new Governor at a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada. Harichandan, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and former minister of Odisha, is the first full-time Governor of …

Together, let’s end graft, says K Chandrasekhar Rao
5 years, 7 months ago

Together, let’s end graft, says K Chandrasekhar Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Speaking on Telangana’s fifth Formation Day, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao called upon the people of the state to join hands with the government in putting an end to corruption and to establish the highest standards in transparent administration. The Chief Minister said that after redefining the functioning of local bodies, the new Panchayat Raj Act was enacted and …

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