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Jaganmohan Reddy meets Rajnath Singh over Telangana issue

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): YSR Congress President YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday met BJP President Rajnath Singh over Telangana issue. Reddy, who was on Thursday suspended along with15 other MPs by the Lok Sabha speaker for involvement in the unruly behavior and unprecedented clashes inside the Parliament, said that he had a detailed discussion with Singh on the topic. Reddy also added that he is hopeful that wisdom will win upon the opposition. In a bid to protest the manner in which the Telangana bill was tabled in Parliament on Thursday, YSR Congress has announced an Andhra Pradesh shutdown on Friday. Feb 14, 2014
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Democracy killed in daylight in LS: Jaganmohan Reddy

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Reacting on ruckus created in Parliament on Thursday, YSR Congress President Jaganmohan Reddy said that democracy was killed in broad daylight in the Lok Sabha. He said that the bill was introduced in the house without any ‘yes or no’ and was arbitrary of the centre. Reddy also said that he and his party will go to all the opposition party and other political parties to garner their support against the Telangana bill. Feb 13, 2014
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Not knife but pulled mic in Parliament, respect democracy: Venugopal Reddy

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): TDP MP Venugopal Reddy on Thursday denied brandishing knife inside Lok Sabha and said that he pulled a mic which is portrayed by Congress MPs as knife. He said that he respects democracy and would not do that. Further, Reddy said that the party wants to prevent the Telangana bill and have moved a no-confidence motion for the same purpose too. Reddy even accused Congress MPs of beating him and acting as ‘marshals’. Feb 13, 2014
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Pepper spray in LS, blot on Parliamentary democracy: Kamal Nath

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Terming the Lok Sabha ruckus a blot on Parliamentary democracy, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday said that political leaders demanded strict action against the MPs. The Parliament on Thursday was left in shock after suspended Congress MP L Rajagopal who was standing in the well of Lok Sabha, took out a bottle of pepper spray and sprayed it all around the house, leading to immediate adjournment. According to reports, TDP MP Venugopal Reddy broke mike on Secretary General's table in Lok Sabha and L Rajagopal smashed glass on the table causing commotion. Feb 13, 2014
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Pepper spray in LS after Shinde tables Telangana Bill

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): The Parliament on Thursday was left in shock after suspended Congress MP L Rajagopal who was standing in the well of Lok Sabha, took out a bottle of pepper spray and sprayed it all around the house, leading to immediate adjournment. According to reports, TDP MP Venugopal Reddy broke mike on Secretary General's table in Lok Sabha and L Rajagopal smashed glass on the table causing commotion. Politicos have condemned the incident. Feb 13, 2014
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BJP demands Kiran Reddy's expulsion after Congress expels 6 Seemandhra MPs

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday slammed the Congress MPs for creating ruckus inside parliament. Javadekar also said that if Congress has expelled 6 of its Seemandhra MPs, it should also expel the Andhra Pradesh CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, who is sitting on dharna. Feb 11, 2014
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Andhra CM playing game, taking advantage of situation: V Hanumantha Rao

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Commenting on the negative reaction by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on the clearance of Telangana bill by the cabinet, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao said that Reddy was playing a game and taking advantage of the situation. He said that Reddy was never opposed to the bifurcation and that he had accepted it when Congress promised about it and left everything on Congress President Sonia Gandhi. Rao also blamed the state chief of unnecessarily blaming the UPA government. Feb 8, 2014
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Kiran Kumar Reddy urges Prez Mukherjee to keep Andhra Pradesh united

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy appealed to President Pranab Mukherjee to ensure that the state is kept united, and added that people from the entire region would suffer if the proposed division takes place. Reddy further said that the will of the Andhra Pradesh people is reflected in the unopposed resolution who have been advocating for a united state. He also added that bifurcation of any state should be taken forward only if it is for the betterment of the people. Feb 6, 2014

Andhra CM N Kiran Kumar Reddy most unreliable: Hanumantha Rao on Telangana

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Tuesday said that state Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy is the most unreliable person and that he took a U-turn from supporting the Telangana bill. Rao said that Reddy agreed to the separate state and later took a back step. Further, he requested the political leaders to not oppose the bill as it may lead to more loss of lives. He also acknowledged Congress President Sonia Gandhi for hr efforts to pass the bill. Feb 4, 2014
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India must spend 2 per cent GDP on science: Manmohan Singh

Jammu, Feb 04 (ANI): As he pitched for more funds to promote science, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the country's annual expenditure on science and technology should be atleast two per cent of the GDP. Singh was addressing the Indian Science Congress for the tenth year in succession in Jammu where he said India needs to leverage the ability of modern science to deliver value to society. The event was attended by several scientists, noble laureates, Union Science and Technology Minister S Jaipal Reddy, and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The meet will last for five days. Meanwhile, Singh also congratulated scientists for their achievements in the field of space and technology. Feb 4, 2014
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Kiran Kumar Reddy accuses Congress of hastening Telangana bill for electoral gains

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Feb 3 (ANI): With the general elections coming up, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy lashed at the Congress for hurrying the decision to create a separate Telangana state. Reddy held a news conference in Hyderabad and said that the future of the state should be decided by the Telugu people and not the government in Delhi. Feb 3, 2014