Cong will grant special category status to Andhra: Rahul
7 months, 1 week ago

Cong will grant special category status to Andhra: Rahul

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said if his party is voted to power at the Centre then it would grant the special category status to Andhra Pradesh for a period of 10 years, which was promised during the state’s bifurcation in 2014. Addressing an election rally at Kadapa in support of Congress candidate YS Sharmila in the general elections, Rahul said at the time of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, the then United Progressive Alliance government had given several promises to the residuary Andhra Pradesh, including special category status, completion of Polavaram major irrigation project and setting up of a steel plant at Kadapa. If Congress comes to power again, we shall fulfill all the promises, including special category status to Andra Pradesh for a period of 10 years,” he said. Stating that both the ruling YSR Congress Party and the opposition Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party in Andhra Pradesh are puppets in the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Congress leader said they were dancing to the tune of Prime Minister Narendra Modi “due to his control over central agencies” like Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation.

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Bihar Congress to Launch Agitation Against Centre for Denying Special Category Status
4 months, 1 week ago

Bihar Congress to Launch Agitation Against Centre for Denying Special Category Status

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: The Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee on Saturday announced a statewide agitation from August 12 in protest against the Centre's refusal to grant special category status to the state. Bihar Congress chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh said, "The denial of special category status to Bihar is gross injustice. He highlighted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been advocating for special category …

Budget 2024: BJD flays Centre, says Odisha’s ‘special status’ demand ignored
5 months ago

Budget 2024: BJD flays Centre, says Odisha’s ‘special status’ demand ignored

The Hindu  

The Biju Janata Dal has lashed out at the Narendra Modi government accusing that Odisha’s demand for special category State status has been overlooked in the Union Budget while crores of funds have been allocated for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Reacting to the Budget, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “BJP had put special category status in their manifesto as …

All you need to know about the Special Category Status, which has been denied to Bihar
5 months ago

All you need to know about the Special Category Status, which has been denied to Bihar

Op India  

The ‘Special Category Status ’ for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh have been the long-standing demand of Janata Dal and the Telugu Desam Party respectively – the two allies of the BJP-led-National Democratic Alliance at the Centre. A State with ‘Special Category Status’ becomes eligible for tax cuts and preferential central government assistance. Bihar is not eligible for Special Category Status …

Centre makes its stance clear, rules out 'Special Category Status' for Bihar
5 months ago

Centre makes its stance clear, rules out 'Special Category Status' for Bihar

Op India  

The Narendra Modi-led-BJP government ruled out the possibility of ‘special category status’ for Bihar, which has been the long-standing demand of its alliance partner Janata Dal United. He stated, “The Special Category Status for plan assistance was granted in the past by the National Development Council to some States that were characterized by a number of features necessitating special consideration.” …

Finance Ministry rules out special category status for Bihar
5 months ago

Finance Ministry rules out special category status for Bihar

The Hindu  

In a written reply to Parliament, the Finance Ministry has ruled out a “special status” for Bihar, quoting the Inter-Ministerial Group report 2012. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, replying to JD MP Ramprit Mandal, informed the Lok Sabha on Monday, “The request of Bihar for Special Category Status was considered by an Inter-Ministerial Group which submitted its Report …

Centre Reiterates No Special Status For Bihar, RJD Says Nitish Kumar Should Resign
5 months ago

Centre Reiterates No Special Status For Bihar, RJD Says Nitish Kumar Should Resign

News 18  

The Centre on Monday reiterated its stand that Bihar will not be granted special category status. ‘Constitution doesn’t provide for such categorisation’ Senior BJP leader Amit Malviya said no additional states are being granted special category status, as the Constitution of India does not provide for such categorisation. This adjustment aimed to address the resource gap of each state through …

Special category status sought for 3 states at all-party meeting
5 months ago

Special category status sought for 3 states at all-party meeting

Hindustan Times  

Three political parties, including an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Sunday demanded special category status for three states at the all-party meeting ahead of the Parliament session on Monday. People aware of the details said Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan, whose party is also an ally of the BJP, also demanded special category status for Bihar. Speaking …

TDP, YSRC argue over special status for Andhra in all-party meeting in Delhi
5 months ago

TDP, YSRC argue over special status for Andhra in all-party meeting in Delhi

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Following the all-party meeting convened in New Delhi on Sunday on the eve of the Budget session of the Parliament, leaders of TDP and YSRC engaged in a war of words over the issue of Special Category Status. While the ruling TDP sought the Centre’s support in completing the Polavaram project and Amaravati capital, the YSRC asked for Special …

JD(U), YSRCP Demand Spl Category Status for Bihar, Andhra at All-party Meet on Par Session
5 months ago

JD(U), YSRCP Demand Spl Category Status for Bihar, Andhra at All-party Meet on Par Session

News 18  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that in the all-party meeting ahead of the Parliament session, the JD and the YSRCP demanded special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh respectively but ”strangely” the TDP kept quiet on the matter. In a post on X, Ramesh, who was present at the meeting said, “In today’s all-party meeting of floor …

In All-party Meet, Cong Seeks LS Dy Speaker's Post for Opposition, Raises NEET Issue
5 months ago

In All-party Meet, Cong Seeks LS Dy Speaker's Post for Opposition, Raises NEET Issue

News 18  

The Congress on Sunday sought the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker’s position for the opposition in the all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of the Parliament session, and raised the issue of paper leaks, including of the prestigious NEET, sources said. Party leader Gaurav Gogoi said the opposition should be allowed to raise issues in Parliament after Parliamentary Affairs Minister …

Ahead of Budget session, JD(U), RJD, YSRCP, BJD demand special category status for Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
5 months ago

Ahead of Budget session, JD(U), RJD, YSRCP, BJD demand special category status for Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

The Hindu  

At the very first all-party meeting of the 18th Lok Sabha held on July 21, ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, both allies and rivals came up with a long wish list for the Narendra Modi Government. We oppose this and the entire Opposition is with us.” AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi called the order a violation of Article 17 …

All-party meet: Congress seeks LS Dy Speaker post; JD(U) demands special status for Bihar, YSRCP for Andhra
5 months ago

All-party meet: Congress seeks LS Dy Speaker post; JD(U) demands special status for Bihar, YSRCP for Andhra

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday sought the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's position for the opposition in the all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of Parliament session, and raised the issue of paper leaks, including of the prestigious NEET, sources said. During the meeting, Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav raised the issue of the Uttar Pradesh government's controversial directive …

Bihar, Andhra may get special sops in Budget on Tuesday
5 months ago

Bihar, Andhra may get special sops in Budget on Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

The government is considering options to compensate states such as Andhra Pradesh and Bihar that suffered because of bifurcation, which may include special assistance for infrastructure development and central support for externally aided projects besides taking help of experts in preparing state-specific compensation packages, four people aware of the development said on Saturday. Bihar, Andhra may get special sops in …

‘Will work out a way to fulfill Andhra special status demand’: Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Will work out a way to fulfill Andhra special status demand’: Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu

Hindustan Times  

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Sunday said that the Telugu Desam Party will work out a way for the demand for special status to Andhra Pradesh to be fulfilled. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times' Kumkum Chadha, Kinjarapu spoke on various issues including its National Democratic Alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party's bid to end reservations …

Special category status for Andhra, Bihar could call for a BJP trapeze act
6 months, 1 week ago

Special category status for Andhra, Bihar could call for a BJP trapeze act

Hindustan Times  

"The 14th Finance Commission has clearly said no special status can be given.” said Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in February 2023 when questioned about Odisha's demand for special status. Referring to the 14th Finance Commission’s opinion, she ruled out any special category status to any state. Unlike the major ministries which have been ruled out for BJP's allies, long-standing demands …

Will PM Modi deliver special category status for Andhra Pradesh, asks Congress
6 months, 1 week ago

Will PM Modi deliver special category status for Andhra Pradesh, asks Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give clarity on whether he would deliver the special category status for Andhra Pradesh. On X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared his speech in the Rajya Sabha from seven years ago regarding the Modi government's "failure" to deliver on the promise of the AP Reorganisation Act of 2014. "I made …

Ecostani | Why Modi may find it difficult to accept Andhra and Bihar’s special status demand
6 months, 1 week ago

Ecostani | Why Modi may find it difficult to accept Andhra and Bihar’s special status demand

Hindustan Times  

For the first time since 2014, Narendra Modi is dependent on the Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party and the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal to serve as prime minister of the country for the third term. Granting special category status to Andhra Pradesh can open a pandora’s box of similar demands from other states. Andhra’s human development score for 2011-12 is …

Congress Flags PM’s SCS Promise to AP, Bihar
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Flags PM’s SCS Promise to AP, Bihar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to granting Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, calling for accountability on long-standing promises. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took a dig at the Prime Minister, suggesting that the upcoming government would be "Modi 1/3 government," in a video statement shared on X. Ramesh posed four …

Congress tries to put Chandrababu Naidu, BJP in spot over Andhra special status
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress tries to put Chandrababu Naidu, BJP in spot over Andhra special status

India Today  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu whether he could demand special category status for the state to support NDA at the Centre. In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh said, "Will you have the courage to demand special category status for Andhra Pradesh as a non-negotiable precondition for support to the NDA at …

Andhra Congress chief calls for her brother CM Jagan Reddy’s ouster from power
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Congress chief calls for her brother CM Jagan Reddy’s ouster from power

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y S Sharmila on Friday called for the ouster of her brother state chief minister and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy from power if the state has to be brought back on the tracks of development. Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y S Sharmila Sharmila, who is contesting …

Rahul Gandhi led ‘Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra’ to culminate in Shivaji Park on March 17
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi led ‘Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra’ to culminate in Shivaji Park on March 17

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The ‘Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra’, spearheaded by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to make its mark in Maharashtra on March 12, with preparations for this leg of the journey nearing completion. Katihar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra', in Katihar, Bihar, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole said that the key …

MP: Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra To Enter MP Today, To Cover 678 km in 7 Districts in 5 Days
9 months, 3 weeks ago

MP: Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra To Enter MP Today, To Cover 678 km in 7 Districts in 5 Days

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to launch his Madhya Pradesh leg of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Gwalior-Chambal region of the state on Saturday. Mr Gandhi’s yatra is scheduled to traverse 678 km in seven districts in five days in the state before entering Rajasthan on March six, Congress spokesman Bhupendera Gupta said here on Friday. Mr Gandhi’s …

Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi, reiterates special status demand for Andhra Pradesh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi, reiterates special status demand for Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and reiterated his government’s long-pending demand to grant special category status to the state. Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Friday The hour-long meeting comes a day after Telugu Desam Party president …

Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi in Parliament, discusses state issues
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi in Parliament, discusses state issues

India TV News  

YS Jaganmohan Reddy met PM Modi in Parliament on Friday and sought special category status for the state, party sources said.The Prime Minister's Office also tweeted about the meeting between Jagan and Modi. Reddy, who swept the 2019 state polls riding on the issue of special category status, has held several meetings with the prime minister and Union Home Minister …

AP: Sharmila lashes out at YSRC, TD for failing to get special status
11 months ago

AP: Sharmila lashes out at YSRC, TD for failing to get special status

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Newly appointed state Congress president Y.S. Sharmila Reddy has lashed out at both the ruling YSR Congress and the Opposition Telugu Desam for their failure to get special category status for AP. They also failed in the development of Amaravati as a capital city and in the time-bound execution of the Polavaram irrigation project, she said in an address …

Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra | Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav hints at giving a miss
11 months, 1 week ago

Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra | Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav hints at giving a miss

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on January 17 hinted at giving a miss to the Congress’ “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” led by former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh. “Neither the Congress nor the BJP invites us to their programmes.” said Mr. Yadav at a press conference in Lucknow while flagging off ‘Samvidhan Bachao, Desh Bachao Samajwadi PDA Yatra’ …

Will Bharat Nyay Yatra strengthen or strain Congress's ties with key allies?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Bharat Nyay Yatra strengthen or strain Congress's ties with key allies?

India Today  

The Congress party is going to embark upon yet another ambitious yatra ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls -- a kind of second leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra that culminated early this year after a 150-day journey across states. So, when Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Nyay Yatra enters the state, it may have a hard time sailing in its …

Rahul, Priyanka to Kick Off Bus Yatra in Mulugu, Discuss Local Issues
1 year, 2 months ago

Rahul, Priyanka to Kick Off Bus Yatra in Mulugu, Discuss Local Issues

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will flag off the TPCC’s bus yatra at the Ramappa temple in Mulugu, with the campaign strategy centred around raking up local issues that resonate with voters, party sources said on Monday. “A bus yatra played a key role in bringing Congress to power in Karnataka and the same will …

Congress to launch State-wide padayatra in Bihar from December 28
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress to launch State-wide padayatra in Bihar from December 28

The Hindu  

The Congress is set to launch a State-wide padayatra in Bihar from December 28 on the lines of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said in Patna. The top rung of the saffron party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is worried by the padayatra of Rahul Gandhi," Mr. Ramesh said at a press conference with party colleague Digvijaya …

Rahul’s fellow-yatris relish journey’s momentous points
2 years, 1 month ago

Rahul’s fellow-yatris relish journey’s momentous points

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, which is aimed at integrating India took a break after 57 days of continuous tour on Friday. After beginning the day with warm milk mixed with haldi, coffee or tea and continental to regional breakfast, the lunch and dinner had special varieties every day from Mughlai to traditional paya, while for vegetarians …

Bharat Jodo Yatra
2 years, 1 month ago

Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 03, 2022 10:40 IST On the evening of September 7, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received the tricolour from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Apart from political aspects, I was amazed at Rahul’s fitness; at 52, he walks 25-30 kilometres a day.” Kavitha Lankesh, sister of slain journalist Gauri Lankesh, who walked with Rahul on October 7, said, …

After Diwali break, Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes in Telangana
2 years, 1 month ago

After Diwali break, Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: After a 3-day Diwali break, Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra has resumed in Telangana with an enlivening start from KV substation at Makthal, Narayanpet district. CLP leader, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka who is leading the State’s Cultural Committee of Bharat Jodo explained to the leader about the background and significance of the art form. "Day 50 of Bharat Jodo Yatra …

Rahul Gandhi\'s Bharat Jodo Yatra begins in Andhra Pradesh
2 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi\'s Bharat Jodo Yatra begins in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra has entered Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. Rahul Gandhi reached Kshetra Gudi at the AP border, accompanied by huge crowds of party leaders and cadres of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Representatives of various organizations and unions will meet Rahul Gandhi to have discussions on the Congress' demand for Special Category Status for Andhra …

Rahul Gandhi on Bharat Jodo Yatra to be relevant: Karnataka's Basavaraj Bommai
2 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi on Bharat Jodo Yatra to be relevant: Karnataka's Basavaraj Bommai

India Today  

Rahul Gandhi is doing the Bharat Jodo Yatra to restore his political relevance in the country, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said. Speaking at the BJP Sankalp Yatra led by him and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today, Bommai said that although the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, Siddaramaiah, comes from the Samajwadi background, he left the …

Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra to enter Andhra Pradesh on October 14
2 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra to enter Andhra Pradesh on October 14

The Hindu  

The Bharat Jodo Yatra launched by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to enter Andhra Pradesh between D. Hirehal and Obulapuram in Anantapur district on October 14. N. Raghuveera Reddy, former president of Andhra Pradesh Pradesh Congress Committee who have been staying away from active politics after the 2019 elections, will take part in the yatra. The yatra will resume …

Amid Rajasthan Crisis, Can Rahul Gandhi Salvage Congress with Bharat Jodo Karnataka Yatra?
2 years, 2 months ago

Amid Rajasthan Crisis, Can Rahul Gandhi Salvage Congress with Bharat Jodo Karnataka Yatra?

News 18  

150 days, 3,500 kilometres and 12 states. As Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo yatra enters its third leg in Karnataka, the first BJP-ruled state on the Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir journey, News18 walks along to decode what is fuelling the Congress leader and scores of others on the arduous march. PART 1 OF 5 Rahul Gandhi will be setting foot in the BJP-ruled state …

One viral picture a day keeps RaGa's critics away from Bharat Jodo Yatra
2 years, 3 months ago

One viral picture a day keeps RaGa's critics away from Bharat Jodo Yatra

India Today  

Congress’s Bharat Jodo Yatra entered its 13th day on Tuesday, with Rahul Gandhi resuming his journey from Cherthala in Kerala’s Alappuzha. #BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/31fW5XX730 — Rahul Gandhi September 19, 2022 Sharing a picture of himself sitting on a boat on social media, Rahul Gandhi showcased his resolve to ‘unite India’ as he said: “When the boat gets stuck in the middle, …

Congress in TN, too, pitches for Rahul\'s leadership
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress in TN, too, pitches for Rahul\'s leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The election of Rahul Gandhi as the head of the Congress party was highly essential for the nation’s glorious future as he alone could save the Indian people from the communal morass they have been caught in, The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee unanimously resolved on Monday. Passed at the meeting, presided by TNCC president K S Alagiri, with all …

Discovery of Congress: The Hindu Editorial on Bharat Jodo Yatra
2 years, 3 months ago

Discovery of Congress: The Hindu Editorial on Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, literally a ‘unite India march’, is an ambitious political project that will test his acceptance as a leader and the mood of the country. Mr. Gandhi said the march was an effort to unite all Indians behind the values of the national flag, the core of which is diversity. Mr. Gandhi, a strident …

YSRC to join NDA? Jagan Mohan leaves for Delhi to meet PM Modi
4 years, 2 months ago

YSRC to join NDA? Jagan Mohan leaves for Delhi to meet PM Modi

India TV News  

The ruling YSR Congress in Andhra Pradesh was open to a dialogue on joining the NDA at the Centre if the special category status to the state was accorded and all promises made in the AP Reorganisation Act are fulfilled, senior YSRCP leader and Chief Whip in the Assembly G Srikanth Reddy said on Monday. His comments came on a …

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