Gandhi Bhavan, Hyderabad

Last updated

Gandhi Bhavan is the headquarters of the Indian National Congress Party in Nampally, Hyderabad, Telangana. [1] It is situated near Exhibition Grounds, Nampally. The place is very commonly used as a landmark in Hyderabad. Mr. Khan Bahadur Abdul Karim Babukhan, father of Mr. Bashiruddin Babukhan & Narala Saikiran Mudiraj , had constructed Gandhi Bhavan some 50 years ago and donated to congress party.[ citation needed ]

Contents

History

On 7 October 1950, Sardar Patel laid the foundation of the Gandhi Bhavan. [2] [3] The building was designed by Mohammed Fayazuddin. It was inaugurated by Rajendra Prasad on July 8, 1956. [3]

Related Research Articles

Jalagam Vengal Rao or Jalagam Vengala Rao was for much of his life a member of the Indian National Congress and was the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh which is now divided into two states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abids</span> Inner City in Telangana, India

Abids is a major commercial center in Hyderabad, India. Abids is well known as the oldest and most famous business area in Hyderabad. The state government building (TSFC), and the President Plaza, Badshah palace are located here. A variety of businesses are located here, unlike most markets which are known for specializing in a certain trade. This area's importance has increased because of its close proximity to Nampally Railway Station.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Basheerbagh</span> City Center in Telangana, India

Basheerbagh is a city center of importance in Hyderabad. Now it is a commercial and business center. The area's importance has increased because of its close proximity to other bigger commercial areas such as Abids, Koti, Nampally and Himayat Nagar. The well known Bashir Bagh Palace was located here. It is also close to Hussain Sagar Lake.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Public Gardens, Hyderabad</span>

Public Gardens also known as Bagh-e-Aam is a historic park located in the heart of the city of Hyderabad, India. It was built in 1846 by the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad and is the oldest park in Hyderabad.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly</span> Lower house of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly or Āndhra Pradēś Śāsana Sabha is the lower house of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state, Andhra Pradesh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy</span> Indian politician

Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy also known as Y. S. Jagan or mononymously Jagan, is an Indian entrepreneur and politician serving as the 17th and current chief minister of Andhra Pradesh since 30 May 2019. He is the founder and president of the Indian political party, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). He is also the son of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">K. Chandrashekar Rao</span> Chief Minister of Telangana

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, often referred to by his initials KCR, is an Indian politician serving as the first and current Chief Minister of Telangana since 2 June 2014. He is the founder and leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, a state party in India. He is known for leading the Telangana movement to achieve statehood for Telangana. Previously, he served as the Union Minister of Labour and Employment from 2004 to 2006. He represents Gajwel constituency in the Legislative Assembly of Telangana. Rao took oath as the first Chief Minister of Telangana in 2014 and was re-elected for the second term in 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Numaish</span> Annual consumer exhibition in Hyderabad

Numaish Masnuāt-e-Mulki or Numaish is an annual consumer exhibition held in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The exhibition has remained the only event of its kind in the world to be organised at a stretch for a 46-day period at its 23-acre (93,000 m2) permanent venue in Nampally. It features joy rides, eateries and other entertainment options for the visitors.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Etela Rajender</span> Indian politician

Etela Rajender is an Indian politician from Telangana. He served as the first Finance Minister of Telangana state from 2014 to 2018 and as the Health Minister of Telangana from 2019 to 2021.

Konda Laxman Bapuji was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Telangana Rebellion and Telangana activist. He fought for the statehood of Telangana all his life.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Akbaruddin Owaisi</span> Indian politician

Akbaruddin Owaisi is an Indian politician and leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party in Telangana. Since 2014, he has been MLA of the Chandrayangutta constituency in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Owaisi was appointed as the Chairman of Telangana Public Accounts Committee in 2019.

Nampally Sarai" Tipu Khan sarai" is a heritage resting place (caravanserai) located at Nampally in Hyderabad, India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Y. S. Sharmila</span> Indian politician

Yeduguri Sandinti Sharmila Reddy is an Indian politician who is the founder and president of the YSR Telangana Party. She is the younger sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and the daughter of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and Y. S. Vijayamma. She worked as the party convener for the YSR Congress Party.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee</span> Indian political party

The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee is the state unit of the Indian National Congress (INC) in the state of Telangana, India. It is responsible for organizing and coordinating the party's activities and campaigns within the state, as well as selecting candidates for local, state, and national elections. The current president of the Telangana PCC is Anumula Revanth Reddy. The committee has a long history of political influence in the united Andhra Pradesh state, however it has faced challenges in recent years, including a decline in electoral support, particularly after the formation of Telangana as a separate state in 2014.

Mohammed Ali Shabbir is an Indian politician who had served as the Opposition Leader of Telangana Legislative Council from 4 April 2015 to 22 December 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Violin Vasu</span> Musical artist

Violin Vasu is an Indian classical music violinist, music teacher, researcher and a social activist. He belongs to the sixth generation of Saint Tyagaraja Sishya Parampara (lineage) and teaches at IIT Hyderabad.

Muddasani Damodar Reddy was an Indian politician from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Kamalapur Assembly constituency from Telugu Desam Party and served as a Cabinet Minister in the governments of N. T. Rama Rao and N. Chandrababu Naidu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bharat Jodo Yatra</span> Movement/rally by Indian political party, Indian National Congress

Bharat Jodo Yatra was a mass movement which was held by the political party Indian National Congress. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was orchestrating the movement by encouraging the party cadre and the public to walk from Kanyakumari at the southern tip of India to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a journey of 4,080 kilometres over almost 150 days.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Teegala Krishna Reddy</span> Indian politician

Teegala Krishna Reddy is an Indian politician, a former Member of Legislative Assembly and a former Mayor of Hyderabad, from Telangana state. He is currently in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Telangana local elections</span> Details of the 2020 Telangana municipal elections

Local elections in the Indian state of Telangana were held in 2020 for 11 municipal corporations and 120 municipalities. Elections for 9 municipal corporations and 120 municipalities were held on 22 January 2020. Elections for Karimnagar Municipal Corporation were held on 24 January 2022 whereas elections for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation were held on 1 December 2022.

References

  1. "Protests galore at Gandhi Bhavan". The Hindu . 8 January 2002. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  2. "Gandhi Bhavan to sport ultra-modern look". The Times of India. 27 June 2013. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Gandhi Bhavan goes to Telangana Congress unit". The Hindu. 14 March 2014. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 10 June 2023.