Is Revanth Reddy the next Telangana Congress president?

A picture can speak a thousand words. Which is why the family photograph of Malkajgiri MP Revanth Reddy with Sonia Gandhi has led to speculation about a possible elevation for the Telangana Congress Working President.  Since the election results, there has been talk of Uttam Kumar Reddy being replaced as PCC chief. With the Congress … Continue reading Is Revanth Reddy the next Telangana Congress president?

TDP MP exposes Andhra’s Rs 10000 cr cash-for-vote industry

By B Sreekanth Naidu It is the worst kept secret in the country but when a lawmaker says it without mincing words, it is time to sit up and take note. Anantapur MP JC Diwakar Reddy confirmed that the going rate for a single vote in the Andhra Pradesh election was Rs 2500. The Telugu … Continue reading TDP MP exposes Andhra’s Rs 10000 cr cash-for-vote industry

The 5Ws and 1H of India’s Election Jandhan Yojana

About two weeks back, the chief minister of a prominent state in India laughed aloud in a mocking way when asked during a private meeting if candidate of mainstream parties were spending up to Rs 25 crore each this Lok Sabha election.  ``It is much, much more,'' he whispered. It was subsequently revealed that the … Continue reading The 5Ws and 1H of India’s Election Jandhan Yojana