A fresh political controversy has erupted in Telangana after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the opposition of allegedly using occult practices and black magic to discredit his government.

Speaking at a public gathering, the chief minister made the sensational allegation without naming BRS leader T. Harish Rao, while questioning his reported visits to temples in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Revanth Reddy alleged that opposition leaders were involved in “Aghora pujas” and black magic, claiming that such practices had allegedly been carried out for years in neighbouring states.

The remarks triggered a sharp response from the BRS, with party leader K. Sanjay accusing the chief minister of attempting to divert attention from what he described as unfulfilled promises involving jobs, farmer relief and development projects.

Telangana CM's 'Black Magic' Charge Sparks Political War | BRS Hits Back Over Allegations

<p>The Enforcement Directorate on Friday filed a money laundering case against BRS leader K T Rama Rao and some others in a case linked to alleged payment irregularities during the Formula-E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023, official sources said.</p>

<p>An Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) has been registered under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act taking cognisance of a Telangana Police Anti-corruption bureau (ACB) FIR filed on Thursday, the sources said.</p>

<p>The accused in the ED case are the same as those mentioned in the ACB FIR, they said.</p>

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<p>BRS leader and party working President K T Rama Rao, the son of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, has been named as accused number one&nbsp;followed by senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and retired bureaucrat BLN Reddy as accused number two&nbsp;and three in the ACB complaint.</p>

<p>This is the second money laundering case against the family of BRS chief Chandrashekhar Rao as his daughter K Kavitha was questioned and later arrested by the ED in the Delhi excise policy case.<br />
Kavitha is now out on bail and the case is before the court.</p>

<p>The probe against 48-year-old Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR, pertains to alleged payments of about Rs 55 crore, some of it in foreign currency without approvals, to conduct a Formula-E race in Hyderabad during the previous regime in February last year.</p>

<p>He had denied any wrongdoing, saying, "Where is the corruption in this? We have paid Rs 55 crore. They (Formula-E) acknowledged the payment." He added that it was a "straightforward" account.</p>

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<p>"The HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority) has an account in the Indian Overseas Bank and money has been transferred from that account..." KTR had said reacting to the ACB case.</p>

<p>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also attacked Rama Rao for these alleged irregularities, saying about Rs 500 crore was saved with the state government under him deciding against further transfer of funds to the organisers of the racing event.</p>

<p>Rama Rao, who was the Municipal Administration minister during the BRS regime, was instrumental in hosting the race last year in Hyderabad.</p>

<p>Though the race was supposed to be held in February this year as well, it was cancelled after the Congress government assumed office in December 2023.</p>

<p>In a linked development, the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the ACB officials not to arrest Rama Rao till December 30 as part of their investigation into the case.</p>

<p>High Court judge Justice Natcharaju Shravan Kumar Venkat was hearing a Lunch Motion petition moved by Rama Rao seeking to quash the FIR filed against him by the ACB.</p>

<p>Governor Jishnu Dev Varma had recently granted permission to the ACB to register the case against Rama Rao.</p>

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The Enforcement Directorate on Friday filed a money laundering case against BRS leader K T Rama Rao and some others in a case linked to alleged payment irregularities during the Formula-E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023, official sources said.

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday filed a money laundering case against BRS leader K T Rama Rao and some others in a case linked to alleged payment irregularities during the Formula-E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023, official sources said. An Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) has been registered under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act taking cognisance of a Telangana Police Anti-corruption bureau (ACB) FIR filed on Thursday, the sources said. The accused in the ED case are the same as those mentioned in the ACB FIR, they said. Also read | Be mindful of your comments: India slams Bangladesh over Yunus aide's social media post BRS leader and party working President K T Rama Rao, the son of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, has been named as accused number one followed by senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and retired bureaucrat BLN Reddy as accused number two and three in the ACB complaint. This is the second money laundering case against the family of BRS chief Chandrashekhar Rao as his daughter K Kavitha was questioned and later arrested by the ED in the Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha is now out on bail and the case is before the court. The probe against 48-year-old Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR, pertains to alleged payments of about Rs 55 crore, some of it in foreign currency without approvals, to conduct a Formula-E race in Hyderabad during the previous regime in February last year. He had denied any wrongdoing, saying, "Where is the corruption in this? We have paid Rs 55 crore. They (Formula-E) acknowledged the payment." He added that it was a "straightforward" account. Also read | Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police Crime Branch takes over case against Rahul Gandhi "The HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority) has an account in the Indian Overseas Bank and money has been transferred from that account..." KTR had said reacting to the ACB case. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also attacked Rama Rao for these alleged irregularities, saying about Rs 500 crore was saved with the state government under him deciding against further transfer of funds to the organisers of the racing event. Rama Rao, who was the Municipal Administration minister during the BRS regime, was instrumental in hosting the race last year in Hyderabad. Though the race was supposed to be held in February this year as well, it was cancelled after the Congress government assumed office in December 2023. In a linked development, the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the ACB officials not to arrest Rama Rao till December 30 as part of their investigation into the case. High Court judge Justice Natcharaju Shravan Kumar Venkat was hearing a Lunch Motion petition moved by Rama Rao seeking to quash the FIR filed against him by the ACB. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma had recently granted permission to the ACB to register the case against Rama Rao. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India: BRS leader K T Rama Rao named in ED case over alleged Formula-E race corruption

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<p>The Enforcement Directorate on Friday filed a money laundering case against BRS leader K T Rama Rao and some others in a case linked to alleged payment irregularities during the Formula-E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023, official sources said.</p></p>
<p>An Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) has been registered under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act taking cognisance of a Telangana Police Anti-corruption bureau (ACB) FIR filed on Thursday, the sources said.</p>
<p>The accused in the ED case are the same as those mentioned in the ACB FIR, they said.</p>
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<p>BRS leader and party working President K T Rama Rao, the son of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, has been named as accused number one followed by senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and retired bureaucrat BLN Reddy as accused number two and three in the ACB complaint.</p>
<p>This is the second money laundering case against the family of BRS chief Chandrashekhar Rao as his daughter K Kavitha was questioned and later arrested by the ED in the Delhi excise policy case.</p>
<p>Kavitha is now out on bail and the case is before the court.</p>
<p>The probe against 48-year-old Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR, pertains to alleged payments of about Rs 55 crore, some of it in foreign currency without approvals, to conduct a Formula-E race in Hyderabad during the previous regime in February last year.</p>
<p>He had denied any wrongdoing, saying, "Where is the corruption in this? We have paid Rs 55 crore. They (Formula-E) acknowledged the payment." He added that it was a "straightforward" account.</p>
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<p>"The HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority) has an account in the Indian Overseas Bank and money has been transferred from that account..." KTR had said reacting to the ACB case.</p>
<p>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also attacked Rama Rao for these alleged irregularities, saying about Rs 500 crore was saved with the state government under him deciding against further transfer of funds to the organisers of the racing event.</p>
<p>Rama Rao, who was the Municipal Administration minister during the BRS regime, was instrumental in hosting the race last year in Hyderabad.</p>
<p>Though the race was supposed to be held in February this year as well, it was cancelled after the Congress government assumed office in December 2023.</p>
<p>In a linked development, the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the ACB officials not to arrest Rama Rao till December 30 as part of their investigation into the case.</p>
<p>High Court judge Justice Natcharaju Shravan Kumar Venkat was hearing a Lunch Motion petition moved by Rama Rao seeking to quash the FIR filed against him by the ACB.</p>
<p>Governor Jishnu Dev Varma had recently granted permission to the ACB to register the case against Rama Rao.</p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


BRS leader and party working President K T Rama Rao, the son of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, has been named as accused number one followed by senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and retired bureaucrat BLN Reddy as accused number two and three in the ACB complaint



Hyderabad, India The Enforcement Directorate on Friday filed a money laundering case against BRS leader K T Rama Rao and some others in a case linked to alleged payment irregularities during the Formula-E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023, official sources said. An Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) has been registered under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act taking cognisance of a Telangana Police Anti-corruption bureau (ACB) FIR filed on Thursday, the sources said. The accused in the ED case are the same as those mentioned in the ACB FIR, they said. Also read | Be mindful of your comments: India slams Bangladesh over Yunus aide's social media post BRS leader and party working President K T Rama Rao, the son of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, has been named as accused number one followed by senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and retired bureaucrat BLN Reddy as accused number two and three in the ACB complaint. This is the second money laundering case against the family of BRS chief Chandrashekhar Rao as his daughter K Kavitha was questioned and later arrested by the ED in the Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha is now out on bail and the case is before the court. The probe against 48-year-old Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR, pertains to alleged payments of about Rs 55 crore, some of it in foreign currency without approvals, to conduct a Formula-E race in Hyderabad during the previous regime in February last year. He had denied any wrongdoing, saying, "Where is the corruption in this? We have paid Rs 55 crore. They (Formula-E) acknowledged the payment." He added that it was a "straightforward" account. Also read | Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police Crime Branch takes over case against Rahul Gandhi "The HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority) has an account in the Indian Overseas Bank and money has been transferred from that account..." KTR had said reacting to the ACB case. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also attacked Rama Rao for these alleged irregularities, saying about Rs 500 crore was saved with the state government under him deciding against further transfer of funds to the organisers of the racing event. Rama Rao, who was the Municipal Administration minister during the BRS regime, was instrumental in hosting the race last year in Hyderabad. Though the race was supposed to be held in February this year as well, it was cancelled after the Congress government assumed office in December 2023. In a linked development, the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the ACB officials not to arrest Rama Rao till December 30 as part of their investigation into the case. High Court judge Justice Natcharaju Shravan Kumar Venkat was hearing a Lunch Motion petition moved by Rama Rao seeking to quash the FIR filed against him by the ACB. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma had recently granted permission to the ACB to register the case against Rama Rao. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

<p>The Enforcement Directorate alleged on Monday that K Kavitha, a leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), conspired with top leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to pay ₹1&nbsp;billion&nbsp;($12 million).&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to an ED statement, "Kavitha along with others "conspired with the top leaders of AAP including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia for getting favours in the Delhi excise policy-formulation and implementation."</p>

<p>"In exchange of these favours, she was involved in paying&nbsp;₹100 crore to the leaders of AAP," the agency added.</p>

<p>Last week, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) apprehended the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, who remains in the agency's custody until March 23. According to the ED, "corruption and conspiracy" in the development and execution of Delhi's excise policy resulted in "a consistent flow of illicit funds in the guise of kickbacks from wholesalers" to the AAP.</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate claimed that the 45-year-old BRS leader and her associates were intended to retrieve the pre-paid proceeds of illegal activity given to the AAP and to subsequently generate profits or proceeds of crime through this comprehensive scheme.</p>

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<h2><strong>‘Kavitha a key conspirator,’ says&nbsp;ED</strong></h2>

<p>During the request for remand of the BRS MLC, the ED informed the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court that Kavitha was identified as "one of the masterminds, a pivotal conspirator, and a beneficiary of the Delhi excise policy scandal."</p>

<p>Kavitha had previously stated that she had not engaged in any wrongdoing and accused the Centre of utilising the ED due to the BJP's failure to gain entry into Telangana indirectly. The AAP has accused the BJP of employing the ED and CBI as their "enforcers" to eliminate political adversaries.</p>

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<p>The agency reported conducting searches at 245 locations nationwide since the case's filing in 2022, resulting in the arrest of 15 individuals, including former Delhi deputy CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, and several liquor businessmen.</p>

<p>So far, the agency has submitted a total of six charge sheets in this matter and has seized assets valued at more than ₹128 crore (around $15 million).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Enforcement Directorate alleged on Monday that K Kavitha, a leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), conspired with top leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to pay ₹1 billion ($12 million).

The Enforcement Directorate alleged on Monday that K Kavitha, a leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), conspired with top leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to pay ₹1 billion ($12 million). According to an ED statement, "Kavitha along with others "conspired with the top leaders of AAP including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia for getting favours in the Delhi excise policy-formulation and implementation." "In exchange of these favours, she was involved in paying ₹100 crore to the leaders of AAP," the agency added. Last week, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) apprehended the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, who remains in the agency's custody until March 23. According to the ED, "corruption and conspiracy" in the development and execution of Delhi's excise policy resulted in "a consistent flow of illicit funds in the guise of kickbacks from wholesalers" to the AAP. The Enforcement Directorate claimed that the 45-year-old BRS leader and her associates were intended to retrieve the pre-paid proceeds of illegal activity given to the AAP and to subsequently generate profits or proceeds of crime through this comprehensive scheme. Also read | 'Modi ji twisting 'Shakti' remark': Rahul Gandhi clears stance on PM Modi's 'jaan ki baazi' attack ‘Kavitha a key conspirator,’ says ED During the request for remand of the BRS MLC, the ED informed the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court that Kavitha was identified as "one of the masterminds, a pivotal conspirator, and a beneficiary of the Delhi excise policy scandal." Kavitha had previously stated that she had not engaged in any wrongdoing and accused the Centre of utilising the ED due to the BJP's failure to gain entry into Telangana indirectly. The AAP has accused the BJP of employing the ED and CBI as their "enforcers" to eliminate political adversaries. Also watch | CAA rules notified: all you need to know about Citizenships Amendment Act The agency reported conducting searches at 245 locations nationwide since the case's filing in 2022, resulting in the arrest of 15 individuals, including former Delhi deputy CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, and several liquor businessmen. So far, the agency has submitted a total of six charge sheets in this matter and has seized assets valued at more than ₹128 crore (around $15 million). (With inputs from agencies)

‘K Kavitha paid ₹1 billion ($12 mn) to AAP leaders,’ Enforcement Directorate says

<p>Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday (March 16)&nbsp;slammed Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over K Kavitha's arrest, terming it a "serial drama" and claiming that the parties were playing cheap politics.</p>

<p>"Just a day ahead of polls notification, ED arrested Kavitha. This is nothing but a serial drama. Why didn't they arrest her in 2022? K Kavitha is the daughter of KCR [Chandrashekhar Rao, the chief of BRS]. When ED arrested her and took her, why didn't KCR come there as a father or as party chief?" he asked at a press conference.</p>

<p>He further&nbsp;said that both BRS and BJP were trying to mislead people.</p>

<p>"They are trying to play cheap politics. Both BJP and BRS are trying to mislead people. Modi wants to take votes portraying that they take action on her for involving in a scam and KCR want to take votes on sympathy. We see how cheap political tactics are being played," he added.</p>

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<p>A court in Delhi on Saturday (Mar 16) sent Kavitha to custodial remand until March 23.&nbsp;She was arrested on Friday in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case.</p>

<p>Daughter of BRS founder and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavitha was produced in the courtroom under heavy security in the presence of lawyers, party workers and media personnel.</p>

<p>While being produced before the court, she termed her arrest as illegal and said, "We will fight it (case) out in court."</p>

<p>Her arrest by the ED came after a raid at her Hyderabad residence by the probe agency.</p>

<p>In the arrest order, the concerned ED investigation officer said, "I believe that Kalvakuntla Kavitha, w/o DR Anil Kumar, residing in Hyderabad, Telengana-500034, has been guilty of an offence punishable under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003)."</p>

<p>"Now, therefore, in the exercise of the power conferred upon me under subsection (1) of Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (915 of 2003), I hereby arrest the said Kalvakuntla Kavitha at 05.20 pm on 15.03.2024 and she has been informed of the grounds for her arrest. A copy of the grounds of arrest (containing 14 pages) has been served upon her."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday (March 16) slammed Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over K Kavitha's arrest, terming it a "serial drama" and claiming that the parties were playing cheap politics.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday (March 16) slammed Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over K Kavitha's arrest, terming it a "serial drama" and claiming that the parties were playing cheap politics. "Just a day ahead of polls notification, ED arrested Kavitha. This is nothing but a serial drama. Why didn't they arrest her in 2022? K Kavitha is the daughter of KCR [Chandrashekhar Rao, the chief of BRS]. When ED arrested her and took her, why didn't KCR come there as a father or as party chief?" he asked at a press conference. He further said that both BRS and BJP were trying to mislead people. "They are trying to play cheap politics. Both BJP and BRS are trying to mislead people. Modi wants to take votes portraying that they take action on her for involving in a scam and KCR want to take votes on sympathy. We see how cheap political tactics are being played," he added. Also read: India: BRS leader K Kavitha remanded to ED's custody for 7 days A court in Delhi on Saturday (Mar 16) sent Kavitha to custodial remand until March 23. She was arrested on Friday in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. Daughter of BRS founder and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavitha was produced in the courtroom under heavy security in the presence of lawyers, party workers and media personnel. While being produced before the court, she termed her arrest as illegal and said, "We will fight it (case) out in court." Her arrest by the ED came after a raid at her Hyderabad residence by the probe agency. In the arrest order, the concerned ED investigation officer said, "I believe that Kalvakuntla Kavitha, w/o DR Anil Kumar, residing in Hyderabad, Telengana-500034, has been guilty of an offence punishable under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003)." "Now, therefore, in the exercise of the power conferred upon me under subsection (1) of Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (915 of 2003), I hereby arrest the said Kalvakuntla Kavitha at 05.20 pm on 15.03.2024 and she has been informed of the grounds for her arrest. A copy of the grounds of arrest (containing 14 pages) has been served upon her." (With inputs from agencies)

Telangana CM launches scathing attack against BRS and BJP over Kavitha's arrest, calls it 'serial drama'

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticised the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and BJP, accusing them of scheming to topple his government. Reddy warned that those who attempt to dislodge his government would not be spared as it is a democratically-elected administration working for the people's welfare.

India Elections 2024: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy dares opposition to pull down his government

<p>The Indian National Congress&nbsp;is set to form its government in Telangana&nbsp;as it crosses the majority mark of 60&nbsp;seats, as per the Election Commission of India.</p>

<p>In Telangana's Kamareddy district, the BJP achieved a surprising double victory, as its candidate KV Ramana Reddy has defeated both the incumbent Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and the recently appointed state leader of the Congress, Revanth Reddy.</p>

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<p>Telangana's Minister and Chief Minister KCR's son, KT Rama Rao, has acknowledged the defeat of his party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), in the state's assembly elections. Expressing a mix of resilience and disappointment, he assured that the party would bounce back despite the unexpected outcome.</p>

<h2><strong>Not sad, but disappointed,&nbsp;says KT Rama Rao</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, KT Rama Rao said&nbsp;that while he is not sad about the election results, he is undoubtedly disappointed as they did not align with the party's expectations.</p>

<p>Despite the setback, he conveyed his congratulations to the Congress party on securing the mandate and wished them good luck.</p>

<p>"Congratulations to the Congress party on winning the mandate. Wishing you Good Luck," he posted on X, formerly Twitter.</p>

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Not saddened over the result today, but surely disappointed as it was not in expected lines for us. But we will take this in our stride as a learning and will bounce back…</p>
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<h2><strong>BRS's historic loss to Congress</strong></h2>

<p>For the first time since its inception in 2014, Telangana witnessed a shift in power as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi voted for the Congress.</p>

<p>The halfway mark for a majority in the Telangana assembly is 60.</p>

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तेलंगाना के लोगों को मेरा बहुत धन्यवाद - प्रजालु तेलंगाना बनाने का वादा हम ज़रूर पूरा करेंगे।<br />
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सभी कार्यकर्ताओं को उनकी मेहनत और समर्थन के लिए दिल से शुक्रिया।</p>
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<p>With the Congress gaining ground, K Chandrashekar Rao's ambition of achieving a hattrick in the Telangana assembly elections has been shattered. The unexpected turn of events signifies a significant political shift in the state.</p>

<p>The Congress campaign in Telangana gained momentum following Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra and the party's previous victory in the assembly polls in neighboring Karnataka. This strategic approach contributed to their success in the Telangana elections.</p>

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I also thank all those who voted for us in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Our performance in these three states have no doubt been disappointing, but with determination, we reaffirm our…</p>
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<h2><strong>Elections set the tone for 2024</strong></h2>

<p>These elections have set the tone for the upcoming 2024 polls, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress engaging in intense contests in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.</p>

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Thank you for your support to the <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a>. Over the last few years, this support has only been increasing and this trend will continue in the times to come.<br />
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Our bond with Telangana is unbreakable and we will keep working for the…</p>
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<p>In Telangana, the electoral battleground primarily featured a direct contest between the Congress and K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).</p>

<p>Additionally,&nbsp;the Election Commission has directed&nbsp;the suspension of the Director General of Police in Telangana for violating the model code of conduct, according to PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian National Congress is set to form its government in Telangana as it crosses the majority mark of 60 seats, as per the Election Commission of India. In Telangana's Kamareddy district, the BJP achieved a surprising double victory, as its candidate KV Ramana Reddy has defeated both the incumbent Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and the recently appointed state leader of the Congress, Revanth Reddy.

The Indian National Congress is set to form its government in Telangana as it crosses the majority mark of 60 seats, as per the Election Commission of India. In Telangana's Kamareddy district, the BJP achieved a surprising double victory, as its candidate KV Ramana Reddy has defeated both the incumbent Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and the recently appointed state leader of the Congress, Revanth Reddy. #TelanganaElections2023 | BJP candidate from Kamareddy, Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy wins by a margin of 6,741, garnering a total of 66,652 votes. He defeated incumbent CM K Chandrashekar Rao and State Congress chief Revanth Reddy from here. pic.twitter.com/Jah7tpy9Dc — ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2023 × Telangana's Minister and Chief Minister KCR's son, KT Rama Rao, has acknowledged the defeat of his party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), in the state's assembly elections. Expressing a mix of resilience and disappointment, he assured that the party would bounce back despite the unexpected outcome. Not sad, but disappointed, says KT Rama Rao In a statement, KT Rama Rao said that while he is not sad about the election results, he is undoubtedly disappointed as they did not align with the party's expectations. Despite the setback, he conveyed his congratulations to the Congress party on securing the mandate and wished them good luck. "Congratulations to the Congress party on winning the mandate. Wishing you Good Luck," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. Grateful to the people of Telangana for giving @BRSparty two consecutive terms of Government 🙏 Not saddened over the result today, but surely disappointed as it was not in expected lines for us. But we will take this in our stride as a learning and will bounce back… — KTR (@KTRBRS) December 3, 2023 × BRS's historic loss to Congress For the first time since its inception in 2014, Telangana witnessed a shift in power as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi voted for the Congress. The halfway mark for a majority in the Telangana assembly is 60. मध्य प्रदेश, छत्तीसगढ़ और राजस्थान का जनादेश हम विनम्रतापूर्वक स्वीकार करते हैं - विचारधारा की लड़ाई जारी रहेगी। तेलंगाना के लोगों को मेरा बहुत धन्यवाद - प्रजालु तेलंगाना बनाने का वादा हम ज़रूर पूरा करेंगे। सभी कार्यकर्ताओं को उनकी मेहनत और समर्थन के लिए दिल से शुक्रिया। — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 3, 2023 × With the Congress gaining ground, K Chandrashekar Rao's ambition of achieving a hattrick in the Telangana assembly elections has been shattered. The unexpected turn of events signifies a significant political shift in the state. The Congress campaign in Telangana gained momentum following Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra and the party's previous victory in the assembly polls in neighboring Karnataka. This strategic approach contributed to their success in the Telangana elections. I thank the people of Telangana for the mandate we have received from them. I also thank all those who voted for us in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Our performance in these three states have no doubt been disappointing, but with determination, we reaffirm our… — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 3, 2023 × Elections set the tone for 2024 These elections have set the tone for the upcoming 2024 polls, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress engaging in intense contests in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. My dear sisters and brothers of Telangana, Thank you for your support to the @BJP4India. Over the last few years, this support has only been increasing and this trend will continue in the times to come. Our bond with Telangana is unbreakable and we will keep working for the… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 3, 2023 × In Telangana, the electoral battleground primarily featured a direct contest between the Congress and K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Additionally, the Election Commission has directed the suspension of the Director General of Police in Telangana for violating the model code of conduct, according to PTI. (With inputs from agencies)

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