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Nation-wide anti-conversion initiative soon: VHP

Nation-wide anti-conversion initiative soon: VHP

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Vishwa Hindu Parishad national joint general secretary Surendra Kumar Jain announced a nationwide anti-conversion initiative, and said VHP representatives would soon meet Chief Ministers across the country with a proposed “Model Anti-Conversion Law” aimed at preventing religious conversions through coercion or fraudulent means. Addressing media persons here on Thursday, Dr. Jain also cautioned the Telangana government against the misuse of the proposed Hate Speech Bill, alleging that it could be used to target Hindu voices. He warned that the VHP would launch a State-wide agitation if the legislation was implemented in an unfair manner. “The VHP will continue its struggle from the streets to the courts to safeguard the cultural and religious rights of Hindu society,” he asserted while voicing strong concerns over cow slaughter, temple administration and the protection of Sanatana Dharma. He alleged that the implementation of the 1977 Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act in Telangana had been ineffective and claimed that no convictions had been secured under the law over the past five decades. He announced that the VHP would constitute a legal …

Konda Surekha withdraws statement on Nagarjuna’s family after court case; fans ask ‘where’s Samantha’s apology?’

Konda Surekha withdraws statement on Nagarjuna’s family after court case; fans ask ‘where’s Samantha’s apology?’

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Updated on: Nov 12, 2025 04:24 pm IST Telangana Minister Konda Surekha claimed last year that politician KTR was the reason for the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.  Last year, Telangana Minister Konda Surekha made a claim that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) was the reason for actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s divorce. She also made some shocking claims about Nagarjuna’s family in general, which resulted in Nagarjuna filing a defamation case against her in October last year. Surekha now posted on social media that she withdraws claims made against Nagarjuna and his family. Konda Surekha was dragged to court for the statements she made on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nagarjuna’s family. Konda Surekha withdraws statement against Nagarjuna and family Surekha wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that her intention was never to hurt Nagarjuna or his family members. She wrote, “I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu …

Konda Surekha Apologizes to Nagarjuna on Her Comments

Konda Surekha Apologizes to Nagarjuna on Her Comments

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Telangana Minister Konda Surekha tendered apology over her comments against Nagarjuna Akkineni last year. The Forest and Environment Minister who is facing a defamation case withdrew her statement against the actor and his family on Wednesday (November 12). I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I had no intention of hurting or defaming Akkineni Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I regret any unintended impression… — Konda Surekha (@iamkondasurekha) November 11, 2025 ‘Not intended to hurt Nagarjuna’ In her clarification, Konda Surekha reiterated that her earlier comments were not intended to hurt Nagarjuna or his family members. She expressed regret for any unintentional impression created by her statements in relation to the actor and his family, and withdrew her remarks. The minister took to X and posted, “I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family …

Konda Surekha summoned by Hyderabad court after Nagarjuna’s criminal defamation complaint

Konda Surekha summoned by Hyderabad court after Nagarjuna’s criminal defamation complaint

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A Hyderabad court on Thursday summoned Telangana Minister Konda Surekha to appear before it on December 12 over a criminal defamation complaint filed by actor Nagarjuna. The actor accused the minister of making defamatory statements against him and his family. (Also Read: Are Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala, Akhil Akineni-Zainab Ravdjee getting married on same day? Nagarjuna reveals) Konda Surekha summoned by Hyderabad court after Nagarjuna’s criminal defamation complaint Konda Surekha summoned The Special Judicial First Class Magistrate (JFCM) for Excise Cases issued summons to Surekha under section 356 (defamation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Surekha, Minister of Forest, stirred up a controversy in October this year with her allegedly defamatory comments. She withdrew her remarks after they triggered strong reactions from political leaders and the Telugu cinema industry. Nagarjuna had filed a criminal defamation complaint against Surekha as her comments involved his son Naga Chaitanya. The court had earlier recorded the statement of Nagarjuna and others. What did Konda Surekha say? Speaking to the media at an event, Konda Surekha had said, “It is KT Rama …

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala raise their style quotient in their slick new elevator selfie; check out here

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala raise their style quotient in their slick new elevator selfie; check out here

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Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhuliapala dropped a selfie from inside an elevator, completing owning the frame with their swag. The engaged couple struck a power pose together while donning black-colored outfits. Chay went for an all-black look, and Sobhita paired her monochrome top with baggy blue denim jeans. The star couple completed their looks with a pair of dark shades. Sharing the picture with his fiancee on his Instagram, Naga Chaitanya wrote, “Everything everywhere all at once.” Check out Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s new selfie here: Both Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita have been hitting the headlines for quite some time now since their engagement. The actors, who had been in a romantic relationship for quite a long time, got engaged on August 8, 2024. The couple’s engagement was an intimate affair and took place at Naga Chaitanya’s house in Hyderabad with just family members in attendance. Superstar-father Nagarjuna Akkineni shared the first photos of his son and Sobhita’s engagement on his social media platforms. Moving ahead, Naga Chaitanya had also been dragged into a recent controversy after Telangana Minister Konda Surekha levied allegations on …

Naga Chaitanya called out for not even naming Samantha Ruth Prabhu in statement on Konda Surekha: ‘Kept saying spouse’

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Oct 05, 2024 11:25 AM IST Fans of Samantha Ruth Prabhu complained that Naga Chaitanya did not even name her in his statement against Konda Surekha for her remarks on their divorce. A huge controversy erupted this past week when Telangana minister Konda Surekha claimed that Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce was part of a political conspiracy. After the entire film industry – including Samantha and Chaitanya themselves – slammed Surekha, the politician retracted her statement. But even as Surekha copped a lot of criticism, many fans were quick to call Chaitanya out, too, as his statement did not even mention Samantha by name. (Also read: Naga Chaitanya supports ‘earlier spouse’ Samantha Ruth Prabhu after minister’s comment) Samantha and Naga Chaitanya split in 2022 What Chaitanya said On October 1, Konda Surekha claimed that her political rival KTR had ‘blackmailed’ Samantha into divorcing Chaitanya. Samantha released a statement later that night calling for Surekha to not draw her into political battles. Chaitanya also issued a statement the following day, but many fans felt …

Nagarjuna lodges complaint against Konda Surekha

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Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni has filed a complaint against Telangana Environment Minister Konda Surekha after she commented on his son Naga Chaitanya’s divorce with Samantha Ruth Prabhu and blamed Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao for the same. Nagarjuna, in his complaint, said that the Congress leader was fully aware of the false nature of her statements and deliberately spread allegations with the sole intention of damaging their family reputation. The complaint stated, “The statement was made with the malicious intent of conveying falsehoods to the public at large, intending to cause harm to the complainant and his family reputation for political gain and sensationalism. The above actions constitute a criminal offence.” Before this, KT Rama Rao, too, sent a defamation notice to Konda Surekha for her comments. Surekha said, “KTR asked to send Samantha in return for not demolishing the N-convention centre. Nagarjuna forced Samantha to go to KTR, but she said no. That led to divorce.” Following this statement, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu responded strongly and called out the minister’s remarks. …

Ram Charan and Prabhas react to minister Konda Surekha’s brutal comments

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After Telangana Environment Minister Konda Surekha’s comments on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce, Telugu superstars Prabhas and Ram Charan have dissed her statement. Blaming Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao for their divorce, the minister remarked, “KTR asked to send Samantha in return for not demolishing the N-convention centre. Nagarjuna forced Samantha to go to KTR, but she said no. That led to divorce.” Reacting strongly to the statement, Ram Charan wrote, “The statements made by Konda Surekha garu are irresponsible and baseless. Making vulgar public comments about respected individuals is shocking coming from an elected leader who holds public office. This kind of slander aims to destroy the fundamentals of our society,” and accompanied it with the hashtag #FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate. pic.twitter.com/hiTPgCvLOo — Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) October 3, 2024 Prabhas, on the other hand, wrote, “Disrespecting personal lives for political gains is unacceptable… .Dignity must remain above politics.! #FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate” Not just Prabhas and Ram Charan but several Telugu stars reacted to Surekha’s statement including Allu Arjun, Nani, Chiranjeevi and …

Ram Charan On Minister Konda Surekha’s Remark On Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu Divorce

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Several cine personalities also slammed the minister’s remark on Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu New Delhi: Actor Ram Charan on Thursday joined several other Telugu stars slamming Telangana Minister Konda Surekha for her remarks linking Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao with the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Mr Charan, who played one of the lead roles in the Oscar-winning film “RRR”, said the film industry stands together and won’t tolerate such “reckless behaviour” aimed at them. “The statements made by Konda Surekha garu are irresponsible and baseless. Making vulgar public comments about respected individuals is shocking, especially coming from an elected leader who holds public office. This kind of slander aims to destroy the fundamentals of our society.,” he said in a statement posted on X. “Our private lives are sacred to us and deserve due respect. We are public figures, we must uplift, not tear one another,” Mr Charan wrote further. pic.twitter.com/hiTPgCvLOo — Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) October 3, 2024 Ms Surekha on Wednesday alleged that KT …

Prabhas asks for ‘dignity’ over ‘politics’, Ram Charan calls out ‘slander’ in Samantha Ruth Prabhu divorce row

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Oct 04, 2024 11:20 AM IST Telangana minister Konda Surekha has faced the ire of the film industry for recent remarks on Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Naga Chaitanya’s divorce. Telangana minister Konda Surekha has been under fire for her recent comments on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce. Prabhas and Ram Charan are the latest in the long list of actors who have called her out on social media. (Also Read: After Samantha, Rakul Preet Singh slams Konda Surekha for dragging her into ‘malicious’ political controversy) Prabhas and Ram Charan penned notes calling out Konda Surekha. Prabhas, Ram Charan call out Konda Surekha The usually reserved Prabhas posted a note on his Instagram stories, asking for ‘dignity’ over ‘politics’. He wrote, “Disrespecting personal lives for political gain is unacceptable…Dignity must remain above politics.! #FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate.” A screengrab of Prabhas’ Instagram stories. Ram also posted on X (formerly Twitter), calling Surekha’s remarks ‘irresponsible’ and ‘baseless’. He added, “Making vulgar public comments about respected individuals is shocking coming from an elected leader who holds public office. This kind …