Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha on Sunday demanded that Speaker Nadendla Manohar announce the installation of Dr B R Ambedkar's statue in the premises of State Legislative Assembly.
Talking to reporters at her residence, Kavitha said that the decision to install Ambedkar's statue should be taken during the first meeting of Business Advisory Committee.
She also announced that the dalit organisations would launch massive hunger strike from March 4 at Indira Park if the Speaker fails to install Dr Ambedkar's statue in the assembly premises. Meanwhile, Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram announced JAC's support for the demand. (INN)
Kavita begins hunger fast for Dr Ambedkar's statue
2012/4/13 8:34:19 Demanding installation of constitutional architect Dr B R Ambedkar's statue in the premises of State Legislative Assembly, Telangana Jagruti president K Kavita on Friday launched a 48-hour hunger strike at Indira Park.
Talking to media persons after starting the hunger strike, Kavita appealed to Speaker Nadendla Manohar and Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha to take steps for establishing Ambedkar's statue beside the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. She said that the installation of Ambedkar's statue would uphold the respect towards law making institutions among the legislators.
Kavitha said that the Dalits and Backward Classes communities have been enjoying the benefits in educational institutions and in employment due to reservation provided by Dr Ambedkar in the constitution. She demanded that the government announce decision on establishing the statue by Saturday on the occasion of Dr Ambedkar's birthday.
Kavitha warned that she would intensify her agitation if government did not take a favourable decision on it.
Meanwhile, YSR Congress party dalit unit members and Lok Satta party expressed solidarity with Kavita’s hunger fast. (INN)
Jago Party's relay hunger strike against corruption
2011/8/14 9:50:50 Expressing solidarity with the anti-corruption movement launched by Anna Hazare, the Jago Party will hold a relay hunger strike in the city from August 16.
Jago Party president Deepak Mittal told INN that a relay hunger strike will be organised at Indira Park from 10 am to 6 pm on August 16, 17 and 18th. He said the hunger strike was being organised demanding a 'Power Lokpal' and not a 'Jokepal'. He appealed to all the anti-corruption activists and supporters to join the relay hunger strike. (INN)
2010/12/22 17:02:25 Addressing the people in a meeting held at Kottakota in Mehboobnagar district yesterday, TRS president K.Chandrasekhar Rao said that, he will not hesitate to start indefinite hunger strike again from January, if the centre fails to respond positively to his demand on ‘T’ issue. He said “We have been fighting for the last 60 years and now the time has come for the last fight to achieve statehood for Telangana. This time, either the centre has to declare statehood for Telangana or else I have to die for the cause with my hunger strike is inevitable. We will give another 10-15 days time to the Government after Krishna Committee tables its reports on 31st of December. Then, it would be a last for fight for us.” TRS and some pro Telangana leaders asked the people to observe bandh today across ‘T’ region, in protest against the Government’s irresponsive attitude towards ‘T’ demands.
2011/7/18 5:57:48 Anna Hazare has decided to meet CJI SH Kapadia on Monday for requesting him to order the Union Government not to disrupt his fast unto death hunger strike that he is going to start from 16th of August, demanding Jan Lok Pal Bill. Speaking to media, he said “Some Congress leaders in the Government have warned me that they will disrupt my hunger strike just as they did with Baba Ramdev. So, I thought it is necessary to take Supreme Court support for my strike.”
2011/8/12 4:36:04 Anna Hazare who declared to go on indefinite hunger strike at New Delhi in protest against the Lok Pal Bill (Anti corruption bill) tabled in the Parliament, has got only 3 days permission for his strike from the Government. The officials also finalized the location -Jai Prakash Narayan Park located near Firoz Kotla Grounds in New Delhi. He was also told not to continue his hunger strike beyond 72 hours otherwise action will be taken against him.
2011/4/8 17:47:25 With Centre formally agreeing to all the conditions laid by the 72 year old social activist Anna Hazare, he has announced that he will call off his fast unto death hunger strike around 10 AM on Saturday. He said the Government has agreed to pass the Lok Pal Bill in the next Parliament sessions. However, he demanded the Government to issue a G.O. in this regard before he call off his hunger strike.
Superintendant denies reports of hunger strike in Nellore Jail
2012/5/6 3:37:17 Nellore, May 6 (INN): Superintendant of Nellore Central Jail K Nageshwara Rao on Sunday denied reports that the inmates of the prison have went on hunger strike.
Nageshwara Rao told INN that a section of media has carried false reports that the inmates went on hunger strike after they had a clash with the jail wardens over throwing of food wastage.
It was also reported in a section of media that eight prisoners had an argument with the wardens after they were rebuked for throwing food wastage in the drainage line on Saturday. As a punishment, those inmates were reportedly placed in a separate cell. Consequently, the other inmates went on hunger strike. Later, some political groups staged dharna before the prison. A few of them wanted to go inside the prison to speak to the inmates. However, they were not permitted to do so.
However, the Jail Superintendant denied the reports and said that no inmate went on hunger strike. He said a senior official and a judge had visited the jail since Saturday evening and found the reports of hunger strike to be incorrect.
About 300 convicts and nearly 100 remand accused are lodged in the Nellore Central Prison.
2011/8/18 21:31:51 Social activist Anna Hazare’s hunger strike will begin today (Friday). Actually, he is supposed to start it from yesterday but it is delayed one day because the venue Ramleela Maidhan grounds is not ready by then. Hence, Anna Hazare prefers to stay in the Tihar jail until the grounds get ready for his hunger strike. He will come out of the jail around 11 am today and go directly to the venue and starts his 15 days Deeksha. He has agreed to reduce his hunger strike from 30 days to 15 days.
There is heavy turnout before the Tihar jail waiting to receive Anna Hazare. Tollywood and Bollywood have expressed their support to his hunger strike.
2011/11/5 20:41:03 Police have disrupted the six day long hunger strike of Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy on early hours of Sunday. He was immediately shifted to NIMS Hospital for medical treatment as his health is fast deteriorating. Huge police force was deployed at NIMS Hospital to avert any kind of trouble that they are expecting from TRS party cadres who are protesting for disrupting his hunger strike. TRS has given call for bandh in Nalgonda district in protest.
2010/12/28 7:28:29 Telangana Congress MPs who starts an indefinite hunger strike drama on Monday, demanding the withdrawal of all cases filed against the students, have concluded their two day long hunger strike drama in the evening, as the Government has agreed in principal to withdraw all the cases filed against the students. Nowadays, it become an obligation for all the politicians and their parties to play this hunger strike drama to claim the credit over certain matters for themselves, otherwise they fear it will be hijacked by some other parties. Telangana TDP leaders, who were obliged to wait until 30th December to start hunger strike on this subject, have lost the opportunity to made their claims over this issue, as its now debited into Congress account.
2010/12/15 7:32:04 Many of us might be familiar with ‘Bhoomi Puja’ ceremony which is very common before constructing a house or some building by a person. But, now this ritual extended to dharnas and hunger strikes also. YS. Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced that he is sitting for a two days hunger strike on 21st and 22nd of December at Vijayawada city, demanding the government to help the farmers who lost their paddy due to the recent heavy rain fall in the state.
Ever since, he declared his decision his followers and some decedent congress leaders were on search for a suitable venue for his hunger strike and finally selected banks of river Krishna for it. Before erecting the stage and making necessary arrangements, all of them have performed Bhoomi Puja at the site today, probably wishing a grand success of his hunger strike? Soon, we may witness all other politicians who have plans to sit for hunger strikes and dharnas, adopt this new practice which is very helpful in drawing the attention of the media and public. Especially, KCR who plans for a big fight in the coming days for Telangana cause has to note this point.
2010/12/22 16:44:30 With a overwhelming turn out and the predicted support from dissident leaders from Congress party, Jagan’s two day hunger strike demanding financial help to farmers, will be concluded at Vijayawada around 10 am today after he addresses the people in the meeting at venue. Though, it will be a sigh of relief to the Government for time being, he may come out with some solid action plan in no time to corner the present Government. However, it’s perfectly proved with these two day hunger strike that, if Jagan launches a political party now, there will be overwhelming response from the people and the leaders of all parties.
2011/2/24 10:28:05 The one week long ‘Feesu Poru’ hunger strike by YS.Jagan Mohan Reddy has come to an end today (Thursday) evening with taking lime juice from Vara Lakshmi’s (deceased student) parents. However, the State Government has turned its blind eye on his hunger strike, since he was considered as the rival of Congress party. It not even sent doctors to monitor his health condition, until there was hue and cry from his followers.
Apart from this, many leading news channels which always boost themselves as the messiahs of the society have failed to project his noble fight, which would have created certain pressure on State Government in releasing the funds to the poor students. All most all the news channels have down played in giving coverage to his week long hunger strike. Only one or two news channels have given a fair coverage of his strike in their news bulletins. Some even, spreads a negative talk about his noble fight, because of professional jealousy. All this happens because, they see him as their contender who owns Sakshi media network, but definitely not considered his noble cause behind his fight. Therefore, Jagan’s noble fight for fees reimbursement has gone drain without getting any assurance from the State Government and lacking support from media networks. But, the 26 lakhs students and their parents must have understood the sincerity of his week long hunger strike.
2011/7/29 20:40:06 Telangana Students JAC which met on Friday at Hyderabad has warned the Andhra Employees not to work during the Telangana employees strike period. Otherwise, it threatens them that it will not hesitate to attack them physically. Prof. Kodhandaram and KCR also participated in this meeting.
Later speaking to media, TJAC representatives said that all the employees must co-operate to their strike otherwise should be prepared to face the consequences. They said that they have identified three major places Vanasthalaipuram, Kukatpalli and NGO’s Colony where majority of Andhra people are living. Hence, they will stop all the buses that ply from these three places during the strike period. Even then, if anyone found going to duty he/she will have to face consequences.
The students JAC also warned the Government not to conduct written exams for SI posts. If, still it goes ahead and conducts the exams they know how to stop them.
The Talli Telangana party chief Vijayashanthi is desperately looking for an emotive issue to stay afloat. She has now got an opportunity with the talk of a second SRC. Vijayashanthi said that she would sit on a indefinite hunger strike of the congress party opted for a second SRC. She will sit on a hunger strike in Warangal the moment the notification for a second SRC is issued.
2011/8/24 9:30:51 As predicted today morning, keeping in view of Anna Hazare’s deteriorating health condition the Government is planning to disrupt his hunger strike tonight. Government is deploying rapid action forces near the Ram Leela Maidhan, where Anna Hazare is continuing his indefinite hunger strike since last 8 days. Most probably, he may be shifted to AIMS by force.
One-day hunger strike by Hazare at New Delhi on 8th
2011/6/5 17:14:19 Social activist Anna Hazare severely has criticized the Union Government for using brutal force to disrupt Baba Ramdev’s fast-unto-death hunger strike and for arresting him. He said “Baba’s fight against corruption is not against our constitution. The way Government used brutal force against him and the women at the venue reminds us the British rule. Hence, I have decided to sit for one day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on June 8th in protest against Government’s misbehavior with Baba Ramdev and his followers.”
On the other hand, Union Minister Subodhkanth Sahay said that, the Government will not negotiate with Baba Ramdev anymore, because whatever needs to be discussed was discussed. He also stated that, the Government doesn’t need anyone to remind it about bringing black money from foreign banks, because it is already in Government agenda.
Shilpa threatens to sue NRI's wife for 'tarnishing image'
2007/7/25 1:02:42
Actress Shilpa Shetty on Wednesday threatened to sue the wife of UK-based NRI Raj Kundra, who had claimed that Shilpa was responsible for her marriage falling apart.
"If she (Kavita Kundra) continues to tarnish my name out of any insecurity or otherwise, I will consider taking legal action as I see no reason why my name is being dragged into this mess,” PTI quoted Shilpa as saying.
A few days ago, Kavita Kundra had claimed that Shilpa is now "an item with her film producer husband Raj".
"Our marriage was in a rough patch but I was certain we could make it work for the sake of our new baby daughter. But then along came Shilpa. Suddenly Raj changed and now he wants a divorce," Kavita told the tabloid News of the World.
Raj Kundra, however, has been associated with Shilpa for the last three months in connection with the launch of her perfume S2 and now they are "friends", PTI quoted Shilpa as saying.
The couple’s marriage had fallen apart a year ago and they had filed for divorce and had been living separately for over a year, say reports.
"I met Raj Kundra three months ago in a business capacity, so where the question of me breaking up her marriage arise? I am disgusted by her reported comments and completely refute the allegation," Shilpa told PTI.
2011/4/7 3:22:59 It is second day after noted social activist Anna Hazare who sat for an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the Central Government to strengthen the Lok Pall bill to eliminate corruption from the country. Congress party has described it as a wrong decision to sit for an indefinite strike, while the PM himself is fighting against the corruption. However, Anna Hazare is getting overwhelming response from all walks of life.
Initially, BJP and some other political parties have shared platform to express their solidarity for his hunger strike. But, when the political parties tried to use his strike to get political mileage he is not allowing any political party to share his platform. He kept all the politicians and their parties at bay.
Soon after he starts the hunger strike, he is getting overwhelming response from all walks of life. So far, Bollywood actor Amir Khan, Tollywood actor Mohan babu, Indian cricket team captain MS.Dhoni, people across the globe have expressed their solidarity to his cause. The momentum picks up with NRIs coming forward expressing their solidarity to him. Some enthusiastic NRIs have started a campaign for his hunger strike in social net working sites like Face Book and Tweeter web sites.
Anna Hazare also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh, in which he strongly criticized for his failure and to control corruption. He asked the PM why he is hesitating to strengthen Lok Pall bill, when all the people of the country is demanding for it. He wrote the PM that, unless his Government address all his demands, he will continue his hunger strike further.
2010/12/13 8:12:05 YS.Jagan Mohan Reddy who recently came out of Congress party and announced plan to launching a new political party within 45days, takes the state congress by storm. Right now, he is in Krishna district consoling the farmers who lost their paddy due to untimely heavy rains. Jagan addressing the huge gathering at Machilipatnam said that, he is giving a week time to the state Government to act quickly and to help the farmers. Otherwise, he said, will sit for a 48hrs hunger strike on 21st and 22nd of this month at Vijayawada. He demanded to waive off the loans taken by the farmers for the Karrif session.
State Congress which fails to predict this surprise move by Jagan was under terrible shock. The beleaguered cadres of the congress in the district were also looking for an immediate reaction and help from the state leadership, otherwise it fears loosing a huge cadre to Jagan.
Jagan’s sudden declaration of sitting hunger strike virtually pulls the strings of the local cadres. Already many of them came under his influence and the rest is feared to follow him once he starts hunger strike. Now, Jagan throws the ball into congress court and waiting for a serve.
Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha on Sunday demanded that Speaker Nadendla Manohar announce the installation of Dr B R Ambedkar's statue in the premises of State Legislative Assembly.
Demanding installation of constitutional architect Dr B R Ambedkar's statue in the premises of State Legislative Assembly, Telangana Jagruti president K Kavita on Friday launched a 48-hour hunger strike at Indira Park.
Anna Hazare has decided to meet CJI SH Kapadia on Monday for requesting him to order the Union Government not to disrupt his fast unto death hunger strike that he is going to start from 16th of August, demanding Jan Lok Pal Bill. Speaking to media, he said “Some Congress leaders in the Government have warned me that they will disrupt my hunger strike just as they did with Baba Ramdev. So, I thought it is necessary to take Supreme Court support for my strike.”
Anna Hazare who declared to go on indefinite hunger strike at New Delhi in protest against the Lok Pal Bill (Anti corruption bill) tabled in the Parliament, has got only 3 days permission for his strike from the Government. The officials also finalized the location -Jai Prakash Narayan Park located near Firoz Kotla Grounds in New Delhi. He was also told not to continue his hunger strike beyond 72 hours otherwise action will be taken against him.
With Centre formally agreeing to all the conditions laid by the 72 year old social activist Anna Hazare, he has announced that he will call off his fast unto death hunger strike around 10 AM on Saturday. He said the Government has agreed to pass the Lok Pal Bill in the next Parliament sessions. However, he demanded the Government to issue a G.O. in this regard before he call off his hunger strike.
Police have disrupted the six day long hunger strike of Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy on early hours of Sunday. He was immediately shifted to NIMS Hospital for medical treatment as his health is fast deteriorating. Huge police force was deployed at NIMS Hospital to avert any kind of trouble that they are expecting from TRS party cadres who are protesting for disrupting his hunger strike. TRS has given call for bandh in Nalgonda district in protest. 
