Telangana Governor Tamilisai resigns to contest LS polls
9 months 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 State of Telangana and the first woman Governor of Telangana. Later in the day, in a message released from her office, Dr. Tamilisai said: “As I am stepping down as Governor of Telangana, I find myself overwhelmed with a myriad of emotions.

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BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan: ‘I was acting as people-friendly governor, not politician’
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP two days after resigning from Telangana governor’s post
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP two days after resigning from Telangana governor’s post

Live Mint  

Former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan again joined the BJP on Wednesday. There were many facilities to me as Governor but I left it.I don't regret it even one per cent.Lotus will blossom in Tamil Nadu for sure,” she said. “I am thankful to the people of Puducherry for the love and affection they showed during my tenure here,” adding …

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

Jharkhand Governor given additional charge of Telangana
9 months ago

Jharkhand Governor given additional charge of Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: President Droupadi Murmu has given Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan additional charge of Telangana following the resignation of incumbent governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. In a communique, Rastrapathi Bhavan on Tuesday said that the President has accepted the resignation of Tamilisai Soundararajan as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. CP Radhakrishnan, Governor of Jharkhand, to discharge the functions of the …

Jharkhand governor CP Radhakrishnan given additional charge of Telangana
9 months ago

Jharkhand governor CP Radhakrishnan given additional charge of Telangana

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday was given the additional responsibility as the in-charge governor of Telangana, in place of Tamilisai Soundararajan, who resigned from her constitutional post on Monday. A communique from Rashtrapati Bhavan said the resignation of Tamilisai was accepted with immediate effect and in her place, Radhakrishnan was given the additional charge of Telangana. An official from …

Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan given additional responsibilities of Telangana, Puducherry
9 months ago

Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan given additional responsibilities of Telangana, Puducherry

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on March 19 gave Jharkhand Governor C.P. “The President of India is also pleased to appoint Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Jharkhand to discharge the functions of the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in addition to his own duties, until regular arrangements are made,” a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said. Mr. Radhakrishnan thanked Ms. …

President Murmu Appoints Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan Telangana, Puducherry Lt Governor
9 months ago

President Murmu Appoints Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan Telangana, Puducherry Lt Governor

ABP News  

The President of India accepted the resignation of Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan from her positions as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. Following her resignation, the President appointed C. P. Radhakrishnan, the current Governor of Jharkhand, to discharge the duties of Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in addition to his existing responsibilities. In a press release, …

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana governor, likely to contest elections
9 months 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 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 …

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

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, eyes Lok Sabha elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu
9 months ago

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, eyes Lok Sabha elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu

Live Mint  

Tamilisai Soundararajan on March 18 tendered her resignation as the Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. She is likely to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu. The resignation comes ahead of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In 2019, Soundararajan had contested from Thoothukudi seat in southern Tamil Nadu on a BJP ticket …

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

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, reports say 'likely to contest Lok Sabha polls'
9 months ago

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, reports say 'likely to contest Lok Sabha polls'

India TV News  

Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday tendered her resignation from the post of Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. "The Hon'ble Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her resignation with immediate effect. Soundararajan, who was former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, was appointed as Telangana Governor in September 2019. Hailing …

Vijayawada Corporator resigns from Telugu Desam Party days after father's exit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijayawada Corporator resigns from Telugu Desam Party days after father's exit

India Today  

Telugu Desam Party Corporator Kesineni Swetha on Monday tendered her resignation from her party position, days after her father and senior TDP leader Kesineni Srinivas quit the party and resigned from his MP post. The father-daughter duo's decision to quit the party follows TDP leaders choosing not to field Kesineni Srinivas in the upcoming Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections. Srinivas had …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy resigns from Lok Sabha membership
1 year ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy resigns from Lok Sabha membership

India TV News  

New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday resigned from his Lok Sabha membership. Revanth Reddy takes oath as Telangana CM Congress leader Revanth Reddy was worn in as Chief Minister of Telangana on Thursday, becoming the maiden party leader to take office since the formation of the state in 2014. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Reddy …

President Murmu and PM Modi greets Telangana on its formation day
1 year, 6 months ago

President Murmu and PM Modi greets Telangana on its formation day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of Telangana on their statehood day. In her statement, the President called Telangana a beautiful state which is emerging as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The prime minister said, “On the Formation Day of Telangana, my greetings to the people of this wonderful state. …

BRS leaders react sharply to Telangana Governor\'s R-Day speech
1 year, 10 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 …

Telugu state leaders send condolence messages to PM on his mother\'s death
1 year, 11 months ago

Telugu state leaders send condolence messages to PM on his mother\'s death

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad/Vijayawada: Condolence messages poured in from top leaders in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh following the passing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben Modi on Friday. In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressing sorrow, said he shared the Prime Minister’s personal grief and extended his heartfelt condolences. In this hour of grief, my deepest condolences to the …

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

President-elect Droupadi Murmu: A peek inside her simple life
2 years, 5 months ago

President-elect Droupadi Murmu: A peek inside her simple life

Firstpost  

Born to an impoverished family belonging to the Santhal tribe, Murmu’s life was full of difficulties and personal tragedies New Delhi: The Rashtrapati Bhavan has more than 300 rooms. This place is much in contrast to the simple life India’s president-elect Droupadi Murmu has been leading. Appointment as #Jharkhand Governor pic.twitter.com/8eFLzmpZP4 — Rupashree Nanda July 21, 2022 Murmu who belongs …

Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz

The Hindu  

The tribal heartland in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Thursday erupted into frenzied celebrations as National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu registered an impressive victory to become the 15th President of India. In every corner of Odisha, leaders and people congratulated each other and offered sweets, elated at Ms. Murmu, the first tribal woman and daughter of the soil, becoming …

President Election: Droupadi Murmu dials Sonia Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Mamata Banerjee to seek support
2 years, 6 months ago

President Election: Droupadi Murmu dials Sonia Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Mamata Banerjee to seek support

India TV News  

Highlights Droupadi Murmu filed her nomination on Friday for the President Election Murmu's nomination papers were prepared by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi The polling to elect the next President of India will take place on July 18 President Election 2022 news updates : National Democratic Alliance presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu on Friday called up some key opposition leaders, including- …

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan’s mother passes away
3 years, 4 months ago

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan’s mother passes away

The Hindu  

Telangana Governor and Lt Governor of Puducherry Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan’s mother Krishna Kumari passed away at a corporate hospital in Hyderabad on Wednesday, August 18 morning after brief illness. According to Raj Bhavan sources, Krishna Kumari was admitted to Yashoda Hospital at Somajiguda on Sunday for age-related ailment. Dr. Tamilisai is the eldest daughter of Krishna Kumari and Mr. Kumari …

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 …

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