A birthday cake which the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray cut in Mumbai on the occasion of his birthday yesterday has kick-started a huge political storm between the party and the Hyderabad-based Muslim political outfit AIMIM's supporters.
However, the birthday cake was nothing ordinary as it featured the image of AIMIM's chief leader Asaduddin Owaisi on it and Owaisi's staunch political opponent Raj Thackeray cutting it made things worse for the supporters of both the leaders.
AIMIM's MLA Waris Pathan demanded severe action against Raj Thackeray and his supporters. According to the media reports, a large group of MNS supporters brought a cake with Asaduddin Owaisi's image on it to Raj Thackeray's Krishna Kunj residence in Dadar.
The MNS chief obliged his supporters' request to cut it and distributed the cake to them, saying that he will cut anyone who talk against Maharashtra into pieces just like the birthday cake.
Political circles are drawing parallels with this incident to Raj Thackeray's challenge to Owaisi - "Come to Maharashtra, I will put a knife to your throat" after Owaisi said that he won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', even if a knife is put to his throat.
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By noon, KTR stopped at the Rs 5 food counter set up by GHMC in Yousufguda. He ate the same food which was served to the common man and expressed satisfaction over the quality maintenance.
Along with KTR, MLAs, MP, GHMC Mayor and Commissioner too have eaten Rs 5 meal Today.
Senior Congress leader and filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao spewed fire on his arch rival and AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu over the Kapu reservation issue and Babu government's treatment to the protesting Kapu patriarch Mudragada Padmanabham.
"We lost Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga then, we can't afford to lose Mudragada now and that's why have gathered today to show our unity and save our chief crusader," said Dasari. "Babu's intolerance towards a particular community and its chief leader is utterly unjustified. The Kapu reservation is a social issue, but Babu is portraying it as an anti-social problem," fumed Dasari.
Venting out his ire further, Dasari said that security personnel are not allowing Mudragada to speak to anyone and that mobile jammers were installed at Rajamundry hospital where Mudragada is fasting under police custody. "Are we Andhra or Pakistan?," lamented Dasari.
The senior leader further said that Babu is curtailing freedom of speech by blocking a particular media channel which was covering Babu government's atrocities and injustice against the Kapu agitation and its leaders and that they have several ways to counter Babu's strategies. -
"We lost Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga then, we can't afford to lose Mudragada now and that's why have gathered today to show our unity and save our chief crusader," said Dasari. "Babu's intolerance towards a particular community and its chief leader is utterly unjustified. The Kapu reservation is a social issue, but Babu is portraying it as an anti-social problem," fumed Dasari.
Venting out his ire further, Dasari said that security personnel are not allowing Mudragada to speak to anyone and that mobile jammers were installed at Rajamundry hospital where Mudragada is fasting under police custody. "Are we Andhra or Pakistan?," lamented Dasari.
The senior leader further said that Babu is curtailing freedom of speech by blocking a particular media channel which was covering Babu government's atrocities and injustice against the Kapu agitation and its leaders and that they have several ways to counter Babu's strategies. -
When quizzed about the nominal assistance to AP from Centre post the bifurcation, Andhra Chief Minister admits that sanction of central funds hasn't met the expectation. He, however, feels there is no use in complaining that Centre isn't helping AP the way it should be. He also makes it clear there is no question of ending ties with BJP till 2019, instead wishes to accept whatever Centre might offer to the state. 'AP is a 2-year-old baby. Nurturing it carefully is the need of the hour,' he believes.
To settle the inter-state Water disputes, Chandrababu Naidu appeals Centre to constitute an Apex Council with Chief Ministers of Telugu States to resolve the issues in an amicable manner
Tarakaratna married Alekya Reddy on August 2nd, 2012 against the wishes of their families. Their love story and marriage was no less than film with twists & turns.
Through a Common Friend, Both Tarakaratna and Alekya met for the first time. He is actually the Senior of Alekya's Sister during schooling in Chennai. For Tarakaratna, It was love at first sight. When he proposed, Alekya asked him to talk to her parents. However, Her parents were against their marriage as they have few taboos regarding Film Industry. Even Tarakaratna's parents were reluctant to approve as its a Love Marriage and Alekya was a divorcee. Finally, The Love Birds got married at Hyderabad's Sanghi Temple and they now have a 3-Year-Old Baby, Nishka.
Even though Alekya Reddy's family finally accepted them, Nandamuri Family is still not able to approve as few rules (Love Marriage, Divorcee) set by NTR has been broken by them. In February this year, Alekya surprised Tarakaratna by inviting Balakrishna, whom he admires a lot, for his birthday bash. She is still hopeful that Tarak's Family will accept them one day.
Through a Common Friend, Both Tarakaratna and Alekya met for the first time. He is actually the Senior of Alekya's Sister during schooling in Chennai. For Tarakaratna, It was love at first sight. When he proposed, Alekya asked him to talk to her parents. However, Her parents were against their marriage as they have few taboos regarding Film Industry. Even Tarakaratna's parents were reluctant to approve as its a Love Marriage and Alekya was a divorcee. Finally, The Love Birds got married at Hyderabad's Sanghi Temple and they now have a 3-Year-Old Baby, Nishka.
Even though Alekya Reddy's family finally accepted them, Nandamuri Family is still not able to approve as few rules (Love Marriage, Divorcee) set by NTR has been broken by them. In February this year, Alekya surprised Tarakaratna by inviting Balakrishna, whom he admires a lot, for his birthday bash. She is still hopeful that Tarak's Family will accept them one day.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has yet again surprised Telangana people by announcing another scheme. This time, he projected himself as milkman of telangana and aimed to solve the increasing burden of purchasing milk at higher prices for poor families.
KCR announced two milking cows would be distributed to every family benefited under the two bed room scheme. Initially, the cattle would be supplied free of cost to all two bed room households in KCR's adopted village Erravelli in his native Medak district.
Later, the scheme would be extended to all other villages where the beneficiaries are provided cattle at highly subsidized prices. KCR announced this new scheme during his visit to the adopted village. With his latest move, no doubt that KCR has paved a golden path for winning the masses' trust before the 2019 elections. -
KCR announced two milking cows would be distributed to every family benefited under the two bed room scheme. Initially, the cattle would be supplied free of cost to all two bed room households in KCR's adopted village Erravelli in his native Medak district.
Later, the scheme would be extended to all other villages where the beneficiaries are provided cattle at highly subsidized prices. KCR announced this new scheme during his visit to the adopted village. With his latest move, no doubt that KCR has paved a golden path for winning the masses' trust before the 2019 elections. -
Former Union Minister Chiranjeevi has been mulling to establish a film studio, tentatively named as Konidala Studio', in Visakhapatnam since an year. He, however, seems to have withdrawn the plan after AP Government failed to provide enough co-operation. Megastar even expressed his dissatisfaction at the audio launch of 'Sarrainodu' over lack of encouragement to Investors from TDP Government.
If the buzz is to be believed, Chiru is now keen on setting up Konidala Studio in Hyderabad itself instead of Vizag. He even sought the help of Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao at the launch of Balakrishna's 100th flick 'Gauthamiputra Satakarni'. The TRS Supremo responded positively to the proposal.
Telangana Government might offer a large piece of land on the outskirts of Hyderabad to Mega Family for Konidala Studio. If everything falls in place, The work for the construction of studio might begin within few months.
If the buzz is to be believed, Chiru is now keen on setting up Konidala Studio in Hyderabad itself instead of Vizag. He even sought the help of Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao at the launch of Balakrishna's 100th flick 'Gauthamiputra Satakarni'. The TRS Supremo responded positively to the proposal.
Telangana Government might offer a large piece of land on the outskirts of Hyderabad to Mega Family for Konidala Studio. If everything falls in place, The work for the construction of studio might begin within few months.
Following reports that AP government is mulling to takeover Sakshi media group, the owner of Sakshi Group and YSR Congress President YS Jaganmohan Reddy said his channel and paper were established for the cause of people and not to support Naidu and his government.
"Naidu has been resorting to the curtailing of freedom of speech media and press by blocking television channels, including Sakshi, for objective reporting. This is a bad precedent," Jagan said and exhorted other media groups to come forward and condemn the blockade of Sakshi news channel in Andhra Pradesh.
"Naidu's government curtailed freedom of speech by obstructing the TV channel from telecasting news on Kapu reservation," Jagan added. Earlier today and late yesterday, there were reports that Sakshi TV's programs were blocked by the area operators in Visakhapatnam and surrounding areas. -
"Naidu has been resorting to the curtailing of freedom of speech media and press by blocking television channels, including Sakshi, for objective reporting. This is a bad precedent," Jagan said and exhorted other media groups to come forward and condemn the blockade of Sakshi news channel in Andhra Pradesh.
"Naidu's government curtailed freedom of speech by obstructing the TV channel from telecasting news on Kapu reservation," Jagan added. Earlier today and late yesterday, there were reports that Sakshi TV's programs were blocked by the area operators in Visakhapatnam and surrounding areas. -
Cops foiled the indefinite fast of Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham Today. He was shifted to the government hospital in Rajamahendravaram from Kirlampudu amid tight security. Doctors have been treating him in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Tension prevailed ever since Mudragada Padmanabham took up fast-unto-death on Thursday morning following the arrests made by CID Police in connection with Tuni violence. Followers of Mudragada objected when CBCID Police reached his residence to take him into custody. After taking the followers into custody and shifting them to Rajahmundry, Mudragada's deeksha has been foiled.
Eluru-range DIG Ramakrishna and District SP Ravi Prakash have been monitoring the situation in Kirlampudi. Police have been deployed in huge numbers at the hospital where Mudragada is undergoing treatment.
Tension prevailed ever since Mudragada Padmanabham took up fast-unto-death on Thursday morning following the arrests made by CID Police in connection with Tuni violence. Followers of Mudragada objected when CBCID Police reached his residence to take him into custody. After taking the followers into custody and shifting them to Rajahmundry, Mudragada's deeksha has been foiled.
Eluru-range DIG Ramakrishna and District SP Ravi Prakash have been monitoring the situation in Kirlampudi. Police have been deployed in huge numbers at the hospital where Mudragada is undergoing treatment.
Kapu Leader Mudragada Padmanabhan on Tuesday staged a dharna at Amalapuram police station in protest against the arrests in connection with Tuni violence.
CID Police who investigated the Tuni incident arrested 10 people for alleged involvement in the violence. They will be produced before Magistrate in Kakinada soon.
Mudragada dares to say: 'Won't allow arrests based on Tuni incident. If needed, Arrest Me'.
Kapus gathered in big numbers at Amalapuram police station. Additional SP Damodhar is monitoring the situation in Konaseema region. Tight Security Arrangements have been done in 14 locations in Amalapuram to prevent untoward incidents.
September 1st Week is the deadline imposed by Mudragada to TDP Government for granting BC Status to Kapus.
CID Police who investigated the Tuni incident arrested 10 people for alleged involvement in the violence. They will be produced before Magistrate in Kakinada soon.
Mudragada dares to say: 'Won't allow arrests based on Tuni incident. If needed, Arrest Me'.
Kapus gathered in big numbers at Amalapuram police station. Additional SP Damodhar is monitoring the situation in Konaseema region. Tight Security Arrangements have been done in 14 locations in Amalapuram to prevent untoward incidents.
September 1st Week is the deadline imposed by Mudragada to TDP Government for granting BC Status to Kapus.
Senior TDP leader and former minister Pushparaj, who failed to get Rajya Sabha ticket despite heavy lobbying, lamented that only rich and big shot leaders are being given importance in TDP. Pushparaj said that seniors in the party are being sidelined while new entrants are being adorned with power.
Stating that there is a hell and heaven difference between NT Ramarao's TDP and the present TDP, Pushparaj said that those who have given their blood and sweat for the party are being ignored and those who jumped into TDP from other parties are given the tickets.
Pushparaj, a prominent SC leader, further said that he and his followers are deeply disappointed for not being given the Rajya Sabha ticket. The senior leader also revealed that seniors in the party played politics over him by limiting him to the party room.
Incidentally, Pushparaj met Chandrababu and requested him to give him the Rajya Sabha ticket. However, Babu showed him an empty hand and instead gave the tickets to Sujana Chowdary and TG Venkatesh, who have filed their nominations today. -
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Stating that there is a hell and heaven difference between NT Ramarao's TDP and the present TDP, Pushparaj said that those who have given their blood and sweat for the party are being ignored and those who jumped into TDP from other parties are given the tickets.
Pushparaj, a prominent SC leader, further said that he and his followers are deeply disappointed for not being given the Rajya Sabha ticket. The senior leader also revealed that seniors in the party played politics over him by limiting him to the party room.
Incidentally, Pushparaj met Chandrababu and requested him to give him the Rajya Sabha ticket. However, Babu showed him an empty hand and instead gave the tickets to Sujana Chowdary and TG Venkatesh, who have filed their nominations today. -
Telangana state's Minister for Irrigation Harish Rao vented his ire on the irrigation department's engineers for their negligence in providing water to farmers in the region. Speaking at an irrigation engineers conference, Harish Rao demanded prompt action from the engineers towards the farmers' water woes.
In his typical style, Harish Rao uttered Mahesh Babu's famous punch dialogue from Pokiri and said, "gone are the days of cock-and-bull stories. CM KCR and I want our targets to be fulfilled. The blind want eyes, I want water. Bullet diginda leda. Did we provide water to 4.60 lakh acres in Mahabubnagar by July or not? This is all that I ask for", said Harish.
Harish also breathed fire on negligent and underperforming engineers and warned them of terminating their services if found negligent in performing their duties in supplying water to the farmers, his party's election promise.
Reminding the officers that only 40 days are left before the Kharif season, Harish asked the officers to buckle up or face stringent action in view of the suspension of several senior engineers and officers in the state. -
In his typical style, Harish Rao uttered Mahesh Babu's famous punch dialogue from Pokiri and said, "gone are the days of cock-and-bull stories. CM KCR and I want our targets to be fulfilled. The blind want eyes, I want water. Bullet diginda leda. Did we provide water to 4.60 lakh acres in Mahabubnagar by July or not? This is all that I ask for", said Harish.
Harish also breathed fire on negligent and underperforming engineers and warned them of terminating their services if found negligent in performing their duties in supplying water to the farmers, his party's election promise.
Reminding the officers that only 40 days are left before the Kharif season, Harish asked the officers to buckle up or face stringent action in view of the suspension of several senior engineers and officers in the state. -
Washington: Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the most presidential of them all? That's the question American voters are asking as they size up the three survivors in the White House race.
Supporters of "Dodging Donald" Trump, as critics call the Republican now sitting pretty with magical 1,237 delegates to lock the party nomination, have eyes only for the Manhattan mogul.
Diehard backers of mathematically-challenged "Crazy Bernie" Sanders, as the billionaire has dubbed him, have ears only for the self-styled Democratic socialist.
And "Clearance Merchandise," as a columnist described the Democratic frontrunner or "Crooked Hillary" Clinton, as Trump has branded her, too has her own legion of defenders of the faith. Poor Hillary, she thought her coronation as the Democratic nominee was a done deal despite an annoying Bernie snapping at her heels to the chagrin of the party establishment.
Then, a State Department independent watchdog's scathing report on Clinton's use of a private server at home for official work as secretary of state sent her "drowning in emails" as the New York Times put it.
A gloating Trump "Celebrating 1,237!" was quick to rub it in. The report was "not good" for "Crooked Hillary." It was "devastating", said the master of a "fifth grade" speech.
Bernie supporters too saw in a parallel FBI probe into Clinton emails an "answer to their prayers" as the Times put it, as the former first lady's lead in the prized June 7 California primary quickly evaporated.
And when Senator Elizabeth Warren, a key supporter, took up cudgels on her behalf to suggest Trump was "drooling over the housing crisis", he dismissed her as a Clinton "Pocahontas" and again changed the conversation.
When the media questioned him about an "offensive" reference to a Native American notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, in the 17th century, an unapologetic Trump quipped: "Oh, I am sorry! But Warren has a big mouth."
Going on late night comic Jimmy Kimmel's show, Trump also promptly accepted a suggestion to debate Sanders before the California primary.
"I would love to do that" in a massive arena, said the business mogul provided $10-15 million was raised for a charity with the promise of huge ratings for the host channel.
Then Sanders, who's peeved that Hillary Clinton was backing out of a planned Democratic debate, jumped on the offer. "Game on," he tweeted and boasted if Trump did not chicken out, the billionaire would be toast.
As the idea of what Democratic media strategist Brad Bannon called a "complete circus," of a novel inter-party debate, gathered steam, Trump did walk back.
He first called it a "joke" and then said now that he had become the Republican top dog it would be "inappropriate" for him to debate the straggling Democrat.
Meanwhile, as Trump completed the "hostile takeover" of the Republican party with his magic 1,237, a vanquished "Little Marco" Rubio came out of hiding with an offer to release his pledged delegates "to be helpful" to Trump's campaign.
Hours later, Trump who once called Rubio a "joke," a "choker," and a "dishonest lightweight" who "couldn't get elected dog catcher in Florida," graciously pushed him to re-run for the Senate. "Important to keep the MAJORITY. Run Marco!" he tweeted.
And as the three White House contenders called each other liars and worse and unqualified to be the president, the Washington Times offered a novel insight into the making of a president sans pundits and pollsters.
Saying that "size matters", it noted the taller candidate has won the popular vote in more than two-thirds of the elections since 1950.
And by that measure, come November 8, Trump, who stands 6 feet 2 inches to Clinton's 5 feet 4 to 7 inches, according to varied calculations, would win hands down -- big or 'small' as "Rubio" once insinuated. Let "rattled" foreign leaders be forewarned!
The second day of TDP's Mahanadu in the temple town of Tirupati has witnessed some intensely open attacks on several opposition leaders. Speaking on the occasion, TDP's minister Narayana came down heavily on Congress' MP Chiranjeevi.
Alleging that Chiranjeevi backstabbed lakhs of people from the Kapu community who supported his Praja Rajyam Party and voted for him and his candidates in the 2009 general elections, Narayana said that Chiru betrayed them by merging PRP into Congress.
Narayana further questioned how will Chiru now work for the welfare of Kapus. Directing his attack towards the Kapu crusader and former MP Mudragada Padmanabham, Narayana demanded that Mudragada should come out clean on his motives behind his agitations.
Speaking further, Narayana reiterated that the Chandrababu's government is ever ready to keep its promise to the Kapus regarding their development in the state -
Alleging that Chiranjeevi backstabbed lakhs of people from the Kapu community who supported his Praja Rajyam Party and voted for him and his candidates in the 2009 general elections, Narayana said that Chiru betrayed them by merging PRP into Congress.
Narayana further questioned how will Chiru now work for the welfare of Kapus. Directing his attack towards the Kapu crusader and former MP Mudragada Padmanabham, Narayana demanded that Mudragada should come out clean on his motives behind his agitations.
Speaking further, Narayana reiterated that the Chandrababu's government is ever ready to keep its promise to the Kapus regarding their development in the state -
Amidst reports that all is not well between TDP and BJP, and the parties would be heading for a break-up, BJP National President Amit Shah has tried to clarify it. Clearing the air in a media interaction, Amit on Friday said that the talks with TDP are going on and the issues with its partner would be resolved shortly.
This is not all. Amit also hinted that they'd be discussing with TDP before naming its Rajya Sabha candidate from the state as part of the coalition rule. Amit also made it clear that the existing state president of BJP for AP, Kamabhampati Hari Babu will be replaced as his tenure was ended recently.
Amit Shah, considered as close-aide of PM Narendra Modi, reiterated that BJP is committed for the growth of the successor state of Andhra Pradesh. "We'll be looking into all the issues the new state is facing. New president for the state unit (AP) will be announced in a week." -
This is not all. Amit also hinted that they'd be discussing with TDP before naming its Rajya Sabha candidate from the state as part of the coalition rule. Amit also made it clear that the existing state president of BJP for AP, Kamabhampati Hari Babu will be replaced as his tenure was ended recently.
Amit Shah, considered as close-aide of PM Narendra Modi, reiterated that BJP is committed for the growth of the successor state of Andhra Pradesh. "We'll be looking into all the issues the new state is facing. New president for the state unit (AP) will be announced in a week." -
Chief Ministers are usually busy people tackling important and major problems in the state and very rarely do petty issues catch their attention. Even then, most CMs instruct their officers to handle those minor matters. But, AP CM Chandrababu Naidu is a class apart.
Since this morning, Chandrababu has been busy with TDP's Mahanadu, which is going on in Tirupati. All the cottages, guesthouses and even private hotels in the town have been occupied by the TDP leaders and cadres, who came to attend the event from across the two Telugu states.
Due to this heavy traffic, devotees who are visiting Lord Venkateshwara have been facing severe problems with shortage of accommodation in this scorching summer heat. When someone tipped Chandrababu about devotees' hardships, Babu was quick to respond.
During his speech, Babu instructed his party men not to occupy all the rooms in the TTD premises and in the town and leave some for the devotees. Babu requested his yellow army to share rooms among themselves as they attend the Mahanadu meetings from morning to evening and may not need the rooms during the day time. -
Since this morning, Chandrababu has been busy with TDP's Mahanadu, which is going on in Tirupati. All the cottages, guesthouses and even private hotels in the town have been occupied by the TDP leaders and cadres, who came to attend the event from across the two Telugu states.
Due to this heavy traffic, devotees who are visiting Lord Venkateshwara have been facing severe problems with shortage of accommodation in this scorching summer heat. When someone tipped Chandrababu about devotees' hardships, Babu was quick to respond.
During his speech, Babu instructed his party men not to occupy all the rooms in the TTD premises and in the town and leave some for the devotees. Babu requested his yellow army to share rooms among themselves as they attend the Mahanadu meetings from morning to evening and may not need the rooms during the day time. -
Hyderabad: There is resentment brewing among many sections of the State government employees that the Secretariat employees are being given undue preference over them, regarding the benefits for transferring to Amaravati. As a result, these employees are sulking and unwilling to move.
Whenever Naidu proposes a deadline for shifting to Amaravati, Secretariat employees refuse and make certain demands. Naidu obliges and gives a fresh deadline, they make a fresh protest and demands which are again met. This has been the story so far!
Naturally, other government employees are going green with either envy or anguish at this preferential treatment and asking for their own pound of flesh.
It would definitely require a Bhagiratha effort from Naidu to move these employees to Amaravati.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has asked the Centre to ensure that the common entrance exam NEET for MBBS and dental courses is "not forced" on it even in the future as its implementation would "nullify" certain policy initiatives and socio-economic objective of the state.
While thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "speedy promulgation" of an ordinance yesterday, providing exemption from NEET this academic year, she said, "For the time being, it put at rest the mental agony, stress and anxiety of lakhs of students and their parents aspiring for medical admission for the current year in the state quota."
In a letter to Modi yesterday, which was released today, Jayalalithaa said although the ordinance would temporarily address the issue for the current year, Tamil Nadu's "situation is distinct and different from other states."
She recalled that her government had taken a number of steps since 2005 for systematising admission process to medical seats, even abolishing entrance exams by way of a legislation which she said was even upheld by the Court.
"This measure was taken keeping in view the interests of students, particularly from the weaker sections and rural areas, to ensure that a level playing field is created."
"Introduction of NEET would be a direct infringement on the rights of the State and would cause grave injustice to the students of Tamil Nadu who have already been covered by a fair and transparent admission policy laid down by the Government of Tamil Nadu, which has been working well," she said.
Jayalalithaa urged Modi that necessary measures be taken to ensure that Tamil Nadu was permitted to "continue (with) its existing fair and transparent system of admission to medical colleges and dental colleges in the state and not forced to implement the NEET even in the future."
Rural students and those from poorer socio-economic backgrounds will be unable to compete with urban elite students in such Common Entrance Examinations, which were designed to favour the urban elite, she said.
Jayalalithaa said rural students will be put to great disadvantage because they lack the resources to enrol in training institutions and access materials available to urban students, she said, adding, a large number of socially and economically backward meritorious rural students had benefited by the state Government's decision to abolish entrance exam.
Further, for admission to Postgraduate medical courses, Tamil Nadu government gave preference to those who had served in rural areas, with special weightage for those working in hilly and tribal areas, she said.
"The State Government has also successfully obtained and enforced bonds from those completing Postgraduate education in Government Medical Colleges to serve the state government for a minimum period, which has helped us to meet the need for specialist medical manpower in Government Hospitals."
"Introduction of NEET would nullify the implementation of these policy initiatives and socio-economic objectives of the State, as the regulations for a National Test may not have such enabling provisions. The national test is out of tune with the prevailing socio-economic milieu and administrative requirements of Tamil Nadu," she said.
While thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "speedy promulgation" of an ordinance yesterday, providing exemption from NEET this academic year, she said, "For the time being, it put at rest the mental agony, stress and anxiety of lakhs of students and their parents aspiring for medical admission for the current year in the state quota."
In a letter to Modi yesterday, which was released today, Jayalalithaa said although the ordinance would temporarily address the issue for the current year, Tamil Nadu's "situation is distinct and different from other states."
She recalled that her government had taken a number of steps since 2005 for systematising admission process to medical seats, even abolishing entrance exams by way of a legislation which she said was even upheld by the Court.
"This measure was taken keeping in view the interests of students, particularly from the weaker sections and rural areas, to ensure that a level playing field is created."
"Introduction of NEET would be a direct infringement on the rights of the State and would cause grave injustice to the students of Tamil Nadu who have already been covered by a fair and transparent admission policy laid down by the Government of Tamil Nadu, which has been working well," she said.
Jayalalithaa urged Modi that necessary measures be taken to ensure that Tamil Nadu was permitted to "continue (with) its existing fair and transparent system of admission to medical colleges and dental colleges in the state and not forced to implement the NEET even in the future."
Rural students and those from poorer socio-economic backgrounds will be unable to compete with urban elite students in such Common Entrance Examinations, which were designed to favour the urban elite, she said.
Jayalalithaa said rural students will be put to great disadvantage because they lack the resources to enrol in training institutions and access materials available to urban students, she said, adding, a large number of socially and economically backward meritorious rural students had benefited by the state Government's decision to abolish entrance exam.
Further, for admission to Postgraduate medical courses, Tamil Nadu government gave preference to those who had served in rural areas, with special weightage for those working in hilly and tribal areas, she said.
"The State Government has also successfully obtained and enforced bonds from those completing Postgraduate education in Government Medical Colleges to serve the state government for a minimum period, which has helped us to meet the need for specialist medical manpower in Government Hospitals."
"Introduction of NEET would nullify the implementation of these policy initiatives and socio-economic objectives of the State, as the regulations for a National Test may not have such enabling provisions. The national test is out of tune with the prevailing socio-economic milieu and administrative requirements of Tamil Nadu," she said.
Along with many others, controversial director Ram Gopal Varma too threw some 'hot' comments on actress turned Assam MLA Angoorlata Deka saying "If MLA can look like this, Achche din aagaye hai. Thank you Angoorlataji, Thank you Modiji. 1st time I love politics". Now the MLA came out condemning those lewd comments.
Angoorlata wanted to use her celebrity status to serve people and do what she can do to better the society around her and she asked the people who are commenting to grow intellectually. She said that people have gone to Mars, but their mindsets have not changed.
She refused to react much on these unexpected sexist comments. She wants to move on with her intentions in becoming a member of legislative assembly and comfortably ignore vulgar objectification.
Angoorlata wanted to use her celebrity status to serve people and do what she can do to better the society around her and she asked the people who are commenting to grow intellectually. She said that people have gone to Mars, but their mindsets have not changed.
She refused to react much on these unexpected sexist comments. She wants to move on with her intentions in becoming a member of legislative assembly and comfortably ignore vulgar objectification.
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Hyderabad: Any person enter politics to become MLA and then become either a Minister and if possible Chief Minister. Many even plan many strategies,try to get into the good books of the party high command etc.
However in a shocker T-Congress senior leader Jana Reddy rejected Chief Minister post. Infact he is saying that he rejected CM post and other posts are small compared to it. He says he is not interested in any posts.
Congress party leaders are surprised at Jana Reddy's behavior. Many are suspecting whether Congress High Command asked Jana Reddy to be the CM of Andhra Pradesh before the formation of Telangana. Many are questioning how can Jana be like this when his is the senior leader in the party. They feel only tryst with power will inspire cadre and Jana should infact accept and motive party cadre. Some are even coming with satires questioning whether Jana is planning to retire from politics.
