Know Your MLA: Prakash Goud, a liquor baron turned undefeated politician

Rangareddy: Having no challenge from any political party, the undefeated BRS MLA T Prakash Goud managed to register a fourth straight victory from Rajendranagar, one of the seven constituencies under the Chevella Lok Sabha segment. Known as a liquor baron given the number of liquor shops he allegedly owns in Rajendranagar, Prakash Goud saw no … Read more

Know Your MLA: G Prasad Kumar, a journey from a farmer to Assembly Speaker

Rangareddy: After suffering two consecutive losses in 2014 and 2018, senior politician and hardcore Congress leader Gaddam Prasad Kumar managed to retain the Vikarabad seat in December 2023 by defeating the sitting BRS MLA, Dr Methuku Anand. Vikarabad, a reserved constituency for scheduled caste candidates, is one of the seven Assembly constituencies of the Chevella … Read more

Service activities catapult Govinda Rao into politics

Srikakulam : A poor man Mamidi Govinda Rao shined in real estate business with the help of some RMP doctors of Pathapatnam mandal of Srikakulam district. Hailing from native Thamara village in Pathapatnam mandal, which is a remote area at the borders of Odisha, he was graduated. When his real estate friends separated from him … Read more

Know Your MLA: Dentist turns hat-trick winner

Srikakulam: A BDS doctor with a diploma in implantology, Dr Bendalam Ashok became a successful politician as well thanks to the political background of his family. Hailing from Ramayyaputtuga village in Kaviti mandal, his father Prakash joined TDP when it was formed and served as Kaviti mandal parishad president (MPP) in 2006. He also served … Read more

Know Your MLA: Sirisha-First woman MLA in Uddanam region

Srikakulam: Palasa TDP MLA Gouthu Sirisha set a record by becoming the first woman legislator from Uddanam region, which encompasses Itchapuram and Palasa Assembly constituencies. Having a rich family political legacy, Sirisha has MBA and BL degrees to her credit. Sirisha’s grandfather Gouthu Latchanna was a freedom fighter and a prominent figure in farmers’ movement … Read more

Know Your MLA: Kuna Ravi-A techie turned firebrand

Srikakulam: An engineering graduate from Amadalavalasa, Kuna Ravi Kumar carved a niche in politics successfully to become MLA. Starting his political career from mandal level, he soon emerged as a mass leader having won the admiration of people with his good work. Ravi Kumar is a native of Penubarthi village in Ponduru mandal of Amadalavalasa … Read more

Know Your MLA: Atchanna-A true mass leader

Srikakulam: Senior TDP leader and indefatigable fighter Kinjarapu Atchannaidu is a well-known personality in the state politics. As TDP state president, his role was crucial in victories of TDP candidates in the district. He efficiently coordinated with Jana Sena Party and BJP which are the partners of the NDA. His efforts in suppressing the dissent … Read more

Know Your MLA: Wowing all with morning walks & talks

Know Your MLA: Wowing all with morning walks & talks RTC survey seeks input from IT employees ED seizes BRS MLA’s bank accounts, lockers Gold rates in Hyderabad today slashes, check the rates on 04 July, 2024 Gold rates in Delhi today slashes, check the rates on 04 July, 2024 Gold rates in Visakhapatnam today … Read more

Know Your MLA: A stoic, seasoned leader

Rangareddy: Known as a seasoned politician, BRS MLA from Maheshwaram, P Sabitha Indra Reddy, has been elected for the fifth straight time in the general elections held in December 2023. Her journey came all the way from a household lady to an iron-clad political figure famously known as ‘Amma’ by all. She affectionately maintained a … Read more

Know Your MLA: A single-minded focus on addressing unemployment

Rangareddy: Kale Yadaiah, a three-time Chevella MLA, has expressed his desire to address the issue of unemployment by promoting industries in his constituency. Reserved for SC, it is predominantly considered a stronghold of the Congress. Following a loss in 2009 on the Congress ticket, Yadaiah showed no let-up in pursuing his ambition and registered a … Read more

Know Your MLA: The man who believes in ‘simple living, high thinking’

Hyderabad: Malkajgiri MLA and former minister Ch Malla Reddy, despite his mantra of remaining ‘low profile’ with ‘simple living and high thinking’ policy time and again continues to remain in the limelight. This time not for his witty and humorous outbursts in Assembly or outside, but over his struggle to protect his family’s properties including … Read more

Know Your MLA: ‘Gau Rakshak’ who desires a Hindu Rashtra

Hyderabad: Thakur Raja Singh is popularly known as ‘Tiger Raja Singh’, ‘Gau Rakshak’, ‘Hindu ka Sher’ and ‘Hindu Hriday Samrat’. From a small-time businessman to a corporator and to a three-term legislator, Raja Singh has had a meteoric rise in politics. A long-time member of Hindu Yuva Vahini, Raja Singh entered politics by maintaining relationships … Read more