TRS eyes key role in national politics, adopts resolution on foundation day
India Today
TRS is aiming for a key role in national politics and has adopted a resolution on its foundation day. TRS observed that it needs to play a constructive role at the national level.
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) celebrated its 21st foundation day at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre by adopting several resolutions, including one that states the party should play a key role in national politics.
TRS supremo K Chandrashekar Rao arrived at the venue at around 11:10 am and hoisted the TRS flag. KCR also paid floral tributes at the martyrs' memorial. Senior leader Keshav Rao delivered the welcome address. He hailed Chief Minister KCR for leading the state towards higher growth after the bifurcation of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh.
This was followed by an address by KCR. In his nearly 90 minute address, he touched upon various political and development issues. TRS also passed 13 resolutions related to paddy, politics, reservation and to fight against bigotry to preserve the culture of harmony in the country.
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Resolution 1: TRS extended gratitude to Telangana government for procuring paddy in the current season. Centre had turned down the state plea to purchase paddy directly from farmers. TRS criticised the Centre for its failure in resolving the paddy procurement issue amicably.
Resolution 2: TRS adopted a resolution that the party will play a key role in national politics in the coming years. TRS observed that it needs to play a constructive role and fill the political void at the national level, for the wider interest of the country. The party promised to bring a quality change in the country in education, irrigation, health and economy.
Resolution 3: TRS also passed a resolution demanding control of prices, which has put an unbearable burden on the poor and middle class. The party took strong exception to Centre's indifference towards solving the price hike issue.
