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 first woman Governor of the State, was administered the oath of office. With the Chief Minister announcing his decision to expand the State Council of Ministers, the Governor is scheduled to administer the oath of office to the new Ministers this evening.

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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 …

BJP fields 9 candidates for Tamil Nadu in third list for Lok Sabha elections
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP fields 9 candidates for Tamil Nadu in third list for Lok Sabha elections

Hindustan Times  

The former Governor of Telangana and LG of Puducherry, Tamilisai Soundararajan, who resigned from the gubernatorial position earlier this week, will be the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate from Chennai South, Union minister L Murugan from Nilgiris and president of the party’s Tamil Nadu unit, K Annamalai, has been given the ticket to contest from Coimbatore. BJP has released its third …

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 …

New Governor all praise for Telangana people, history & culture
9 months, 3 weeks ago

New Governor all praise for Telangana people, history & culture

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan assumed additional charge as the governor of Telangana on Wednesday. Chief Justice of Telangana High Court Justice Alok Aradhe administered the oath of office to Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. Radhakrishnan said: “Telangana is blessed with abundant natural resources, fertile agricultural lands, and a strategic geographical location that make it a hub for trade …

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 …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP two days after resigning from Telangana governor’s post
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Jharkhand Governor given additional charge of Telangana
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

President Murmu Appoints Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan Telangana, Puducherry Lt Governor
9 months, 3 weeks 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, 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 …

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, eyes Lok Sabha elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, reports say 'likely to contest Lok Sabha polls'
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 CM oath ceremony: Revanth Reddy to have THESE 11 ministers in his Cabinet | Full list
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana CM oath ceremony: Revanth Reddy to have THESE 11 ministers in his Cabinet | Full list

India TV News  

Revanth Reddy oath ceremony: The stage is set for the oath-taking ceremony of Telangana Congress president Anumula Revanth Reddy as the chief minister of the state. Here is the list of names of probable ministers Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Damodara Raja Narasimha Nalamada Uttam Kumar Reddy Komatireddy Venkat Reddy Danasari Anasuya Seethakka Ponnam Prabhakar D Sridhar Babu Tummala Nageswara Rao Konda …

Telangana CM-elect Revanth Reddy’s swearing-in today, INDIA bloc leaders to attend
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana CM-elect Revanth Reddy’s swearing-in today, INDIA bloc leaders to attend

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing turbulence in the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance may temporarily take a back seat as a number of leaders of the 28 party-coalition are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Telangana chief minister-elect Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad on Thursday. New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi with party's Telangana Chief A Revanth Reddy who was elected …

Revanth Reddy to be next Chief Minister of Telangana, oath taking ceremony on December 7
1 year, 1 month ago

Revanth Reddy to be next Chief Minister of Telangana, oath taking ceremony on December 7

India TV News  

Congress leader Revanth Reddy is the next Chief Minister of Telangana, the Congress has given the final nod. Assembly Election Results 2023: Who is Revanth Reddy Extending its winning run in the south, the Congress on Sunday won 64 Assembly seats to form government in the BRS-dominated Telangana, with the southern solace coming in the midst of a saffron sweep …

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 Soundararajan flags protocol violation, says very challenging to work with KCR
2 years, 8 months ago

Governor Soundararajan flags protocol violation, says very challenging to work with KCR

India Today  

Rift between Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and the ruling TRS government came to the fore once again on Tuesday as she expressed concerns over protocol violations, saying it is very challenging to work with Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao. Earlier, Soundararajan in her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had alleged that government officials were not turning up during her …

Government, TRS never insulted Governor: KTR
2 years, 9 months ago

Government, TRS never insulted Governor: KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: IT minister K.T.Rama Rao on Thursday said that the state government had never insulted Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and that both the Telangana government and the TRS had immense respect for her and Raj Bhavan. Rama Rao took exception to the Governor's remarks with media in Delhi on Telangana government for the last two days saying that she was being …

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: Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Owaisi, says AIMIM chief will meet same fate as Article 370
3 years ago

Telangana: Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Owaisi, says AIMIM chief will meet same fate as Article 370

Firstpost  

Assam chief minister said as per India’s history, Babur, Aurangzeb and Nizam cannot live long. He added that he was sure the legacy of Nizam will come to a complete halt and a new culture based on Indian civilization will emerge Warangal: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hit out at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Telangana and …

R.N. Ravi to be sworn in Governor today
3 years, 3 months ago

R.N. Ravi to be sworn in Governor today

The Hindu  

Retired IPS officer Ravindra Narayan Ravi, who was formerly the Governor of Nagaland, is set to be sworn in as the Governor of Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning. Mr. Ravi’s predecessor Banwarilal Purohit was transferred from Assam to Tamil Nadu in October 2017 and completed that term. Vidyasagar Rao, who was in the Raj Bhavan holding the additional charge besides …

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 …

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 …

Tamilisai Soundararajan youngest governor; Andhra's Harichandan oldest at 85
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan youngest governor; Andhra's Harichandan oldest at 85

India TV News  

Tamilisai Soundararajan, who was on Sunday sworn in as the first woman governor of Telangana, is the youngest among all state governors, while Andhra Pradesh's Biswa Bhusan Harichandan is the oldest at the age of 85. The second youngest governor is Acharya Devvrat, 60, who is serving as the governor of Gujarat since July this year. Veteran BJP leader Harichandan, …

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 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, …

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 …

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 …

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