In a series of dynamic events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a vigorous campaign in Telangana, addressing critical issues and making bold assertions. Concurrently, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) responded, creating a charged political atmosphere. The following provides a detailed chronicle of time-stamped updates encapsulating the key developments in this evolving political narrative
26th November 2023
In a series of rallies held on 26th November 2023 in Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a diverse range of issues, setting the tone for the upcoming assembly elections. The rallies took place in various locations, each marked by specific timestamps.
10:49 PM IST - 'KCR is an enemy of the poor'
PM Modi launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), accusing him of being an "enemy of the poor." Modi highlighted the government's failure to provide housing to the underprivileged and pledged that, under a BJP government, houses would be swiftly distributed to those in need.
9:53 PM IST - Telangana Votes Out Corruption
BJP National President J.P. Nadda asserted that the people of Telangana have faith in Prime Minister Modi's leadership and will vote out the "corrupt" BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) government. Nadda participated in a campaign, emphasizing the significance of eradicating corruption from the state.
7:54 PM IST - 'INDIA Alliance Will Be Wiped Out'
PM Modi, recalling his campaign in the recently concluded elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, confidently stated that the 'INDIA alliance' would be wiped out. He expressed confidence in the women and farmers in these states, claiming they would uproot the Congress party.
7:02 PM IST - KCR's Alleged Neglect of Youth
Addressing a public meeting, Rahul Gandhi accused the KCR-led government of neglecting the youth's concerns about paper leaks in competitive exams. Gandhi claimed that the government failed to address the problems faced by unemployed youth and criticized its handling of the issue.
5:35 PM IST - BJP Promises for Nizamabad
PM Modi promised a boost for Nizamabad, stating that the BJP, in its manifesto, vowed to make it the 'Turmeric City' and grant a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the turmeric produced in the region. This move, Modi asserted, would significantly benefit the state's turmeric farmers.
4:59 PM IST - Accusations Against KCR
Prime Minister Modi continued his assault on KCR, accusing him of betrayal and asserting that the BRS government had done nothing for the people except betray them. Modi claimed that Telangana was now burdened with massive debts under KCR's leadership.
4:51 PM IST - 'INDI Alliance Will Be Wiped Out in Rajasthan, MP & Chhattisgarh'
PM Modi predicted the demise of the 'INDIA alliance' in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, where recent assembly elections were held. He claimed that the women and farmers in these states were determined to remove the Congress party.
4:39 PM IST - 'BRS Gave You Nothing Except Betrayal'
Modi continued his offensive against the ruling BRS government, alleging that it had given nothing but betrayal to the people of Telangana. He claimed that the state was currently grappling with massive debts, a consequence of the BRS's governance.
4:27 PM IST - Urgent Appeal by PM Modi
During his rally, Prime Minister Modi made an urgent appeal to spectators who had climbed towers at the venue. He called on them to descend from the towers, emphasizing the importance of safety during the event.
4:22 PM IST - KCR's Alleged Favoritism in Exams
Rahul Gandhi, in a scathing critique, alleged that under KCR's government, individuals with connections to the chief minister or his family could easily clear exams. He claimed that the youth of Telangana faced difficulties in securing jobs without resorting to bribery.
4:05 PM IST - Digvijaya Singh's Allegation of 'Mini-Vyapam'
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh alleged the existence of a 'mini-Vyapam' scandal in Telangana. He promised that if the Congress formed the government, rules would be established to ensure transparency in employment procedures.
3:51 PM IST - 'Financial Assistance Will Be Increased If BRS Voted to Power'
Addressing a rally in Khanapur, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao promised that if his party, BRS, was voted back to power, financial assistance under various government schemes would be increased. He highlighted the achievements of his government in comparison to the previous Congress rule.
3:37 PM IST - 'KCR Runs the Most Corrupt Govt in India'
Rahul Gandhi accused KCR of running the 'most corrupt government in the country.' He cited instances of alleged corruption, including the suicides of farmers and irregularities in the Dalit Bandhu scheme.
3:23 PM IST - 'Telangana CM Considers the State as His Property'
PM Modi claimed that KCR considered Telangana as his personal property, questioning the need for him to contest from another seat. Modi attributed KCR's decision to contest elsewhere to the BJP candidate Etela Rajender's presence and the dissatisfaction of farmers and the poor.
3:05 PM IST - 'KCR Promised Schemes, Gave Only Scams'
PM Modi continued his assault on KCR, accusing him of delivering scams instead of promised schemes. He alleged that KCR had prioritized personal and familial gains over the welfare of the people, particularly farmers.
2:48 PM IST - 'KCR Left No Chance to Befool People'
Prime Minister Modi, in a rally, accused KCR of consistently deceiving the people of Telangana. He suggested that if KCR had fulfilled his responsibilities, there would be no need for apologies to the people of Gajwel.
2:37 PM IST - 'Cong's First Target Is to Defeat BRS in Telangana'
Addressing a rally, Rahul Gandhi stated that the Congress's primary objective was to defeat the BRS in Telangana, hinting at larger national ambitions.
2:20 PM IST - 'Weak Govts Can Severely Damage Country'
PM Modi, in a veiled reference to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, emphasized the potential damage weak governments could inflict on a nation. He underscored the importance of robust governance in ensuring the country's security.
1:59 PM IST - 'First Tell People What You Did for Telangana'
Rahul Gandhi, in a rally, challenged KCR to disclose the achievements and developmental initiatives undertaken for the welfare of Telangana. He urged KCR to address the concerns of the people honestly.
1:42 PM IST - 'Cong MLAs Like Chinese Goods With No Guarantee'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a scathing remark, likened Congress MLAs to Chinese goods with no guarantee. He expressed confidence that the BJP could ensure holistic development in Telangana, promising a Chief Minister from a Backward Class once in power.
1:24 PM IST - Vasundhara Raje Offers Prayers at Temple in Banswara
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje was seen offering prayers at the Sundari temple in Banswara. Raje, a veteran BJP leader, is contesting from her stronghold, Jhalrapatan.
1:13 PM IST - '8,000 Farmers Died of Suicide in Telangana'
Rahul Gandhi claimed that due to KCR's governance, around 8,000 farmers had died by suicide in Telangana. He pledged that a Congress government would protect farmers and provide them with financial assistance.
12:55 PM IST - 'KCR Did Not Bring Any Scheme for Fishermen'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized KCR for allegedly neglecting the welfare of fishermen in Telangana. He highlighted the Modi government's creation of the Ministry of Fisheries and promised a ₹1,000 crore fund for fishermen if the BJP formed the government.
12:40 PM IST - Nadda's 'Brashtachaari Rakshasvi Samiti' Barb at KCR-led BRS
BJP President J.P. Nadda took a swipe at both Congress and BRS, labeling BRS as 'Brashtachaari Rakshasvi Samiti' and accusing Congress of corruption, commission, and criminalization.
11:50 AM IST - 'BJP Trying to Help KCR at Any Cost'
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal accused the BJP of supporting the BRS in Telangana, alleging that the BJP was attempting to aid KCR's government. He expressed confidence in Congress forming the government in Telangana with a comfortable majority.
11:37 AM IST - Voting Turnout Recorded by Four Poll-Bound States
A brief update on the voting turnout recorded in the recently concluded elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram was provided.
10:28 AM IST - Cong Moves EC to Restrict BRS
The Congress urged the Election Commission to restrict the BRS from mentioning the disbursement of the Rythu Bandhu amount in their poll campaign. The Congress alleged that the BRS leaders were using the Election Commission's nod as a tool to influence voters.
10:12 AM IST - 'Cong, BRS Are Two Sides of the Same Coin'
PM Modi urged the people of Telangana not to vote for either Congress or BRS, claiming they were two sides of the same coin. He alleged a secret understanding between the two parties.
9:33 AM IST - Rahul Gandhi to Address Rallies
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to address rallies in Andole, Sangareddy, and Kamareddy, aiming to connect with the voters and present the Congress party's vision for Telangana.
9:14 AM IST - 'KCR Indulging in Politics of Appeasement'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Telangana Chief Minister KCR of indulging in politics of appeasement, referring to the announcement of increased reservations for Muslims.
8:51 AM IST - Watch: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel Takes Holy Dip in River Kharun
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took a holy dip in the River Kharun and offered prayers on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.
8:43 AM IST - 'PM Taking Joy Ride in a Fighter Jet'
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Prime Minister Modi for taking a joy ride in a fighter jet while soldiers were getting killed in Rajouri. Owaisi questioned the Prime Minister's priorities.
8:25 AM IST - 'What Right Does Such a Government Have to Continue in Office'
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the legitimacy of the BRS government, alleging corruption from top to bottom. She questioned the government's right to continue in office.
8:16 AM IST - Poll Panel Notice to KCR's Son KT Rama Rao
The Election Commission issued a show-cause notice to Telangana minister KT Rama Rao over an alleged violation of the model code of conduct. The notice was in response to a complaint by Congress' Randeep Surjewala
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi requests people who climbed the towers to come down during his speech at a public rally in Nirmal, Telangana. pic.twitter.com/GOeDFTo6sp
— ANI (@ANI) November 26, 2023
VIDEO | Former Rajasthan CM and BJP leader @VasundharaBJP offers prayers at Tripura Sundari Temple in Banswara. pic.twitter.com/nqi44Xxgp8
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 26, 2023
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel takes a holy dip in river Kharun and offers prayer on the occasion of #KartikPurnima today. pic.twitter.com/Pw1HCRfMCG
— ANI (@ANI) November 26, 2023
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri @AmitShah's public programmes in Telangana on 26th November 2023.
— BJP (@BJP4India) November 25, 2023
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