MLC Bye-election Race Heats Up: Teenmar Mallanna, Rakesh Reddy, and Premender Reddy Vie for Seat
HYDERABAD: The Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda is gearing up with MLC bye-election. For this election, The Indian National Congress nominated Chintapandu Naveen Kumar famously known as Teenmar Mallanna as their candidate. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi announced Anugula Rakesh Reddy as their candidate. And from Bharatiya Janata Party Gujjula Premender Reddy is coming up for this bye-elections.
The seat has became vacant after Dr. Palla Rajeshwar Reddy of the BRS party resigned from his post, following his election to the Assembly from Jangaon. In which he won with a majority of 15783 votes against K Pratap Reddy of INC.
Anugula Rakesh Reddy
Rakesh Anugula was graduated from BITS Pilani, who entered into politics leaving his corporate life. He is the former BJP State Official Spokesperson in Telangana. He left BJP because of the denial of Assembly ticket from the party. Rakesh Reddy has expressed confidence in defeating Mallanna this time around. With expertise in finance and management, he has been engaged in youth politics, leading efforts in development projects and anti-corruption campaigns. Rakesh is recognized for his policy research support to the BJP, his editorial contributions in top newspapers, and his participation in televised panel discussions. His efforts are concentrated on crafting policies centered on the people and promoting economic and governance issues in Telangana.
Three-Way Clash in Graduate Polls; Will Teenmar Mallanna make it to Council this time?
Graduates Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Bye Elections Fight
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Teenmar Mallanna
In the last election Teenmar Mallanna gave a tough fight to BRS candidate Palla Rajeshwar Reddy. Rajeshwar Reddy got 1,11,090 votes and Mallanna secured 83,520 votes in the first preference votes and emerged as nearest rival in the constituency. He contested independently in 2021 elections. After the establishment of Telangana, Teenmar Mallanna resigned from V6 News Channel and ran as a Congress Party candidate for the Nalgonda-Khammam-Warangal MLC seat in the 2015 Telangana Legislative Council elections, where he was unsuccessful. In the 2019 bye-election for the Huzurnagar Legislative Assembly constituency seat, he ran as an independent candidate and faced defeat.
Gujjula Premender Reddy
BJP has nominated Gujjula Premender Reddy as its candidate for the Telangana Legislative Council biennial elections in the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ constituency. He serves as the General Secretary of the BJP in Telangana.
The election is scheduled for May 27, with the official notification issued on May 2. Candidate nominations were due by May 9, with scrutiny set for May 10 and the withdrawal deadline on May 13. Vote counting will take place on June 5. This bye-election holds significance for the participating political parties, serving as a litmus test for their influence and power in the area. Candidates are expected to engage in robust campaigning efforts to connect with the graduate electorate of the constituency.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
