A Saye Sekhar

A Saye Sekhar is a Hyderabad-based journalist, columnist, and analyst. He writes on politics, business and governance. You can follow him on Twitter @sayesekhar.


Is KCRs national party idea bravery or bravado?
Is KCR's national party idea bravery or bravado?

Considering his thoughts and postulates that formed the basis for his intense desire to contemplate floating a national party, KCR surely is posturing...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 12 Jun 2022 9:53 AM GMT


Opinion: In less than a year, KCR will be the longest-serving CM in Hyderabad
Opinion: In less than a year, KCR will be the longest-serving CM in Hyderabad

The Telangana State is celebrating 8 years of its formation on June 2, 2022 and KCR, as its Chief Minister for an equal number of years. Riding on the...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 2 Jun 2022 4:45 AM GMT


Opinion: Modi, KCR target each other, but dont take names
Opinion: Modi, KCR target each other, but don't take names

The face-off began when KCR refused to welcome Modi during his visit to Hyderabad to inaugurate the State of Equality (Vaishnavite guru...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 27 May 2022 8:04 AM GMT


Opinion: KCR takes winds out of sails of critics, jobs announcement is a masterstroke
Opinion: KCR takes winds out of sails of critics, jobs announcement is a masterstroke

Though buoyed by the huge success of the public meeting at Wanaparthy on Tuesday, the Chief Minister literally exercised ‘self-restraint’ and...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 9 March 2022 10:10 AM GMT


Rahul Bajaj: Buland Bharat ki, buland tasweer
Rahul Bajaj: Buland Bharat ki, buland tasweer

Rahul never minced words when it comes to being forthright and vociferous. He's one powerful voice to express his righteous indignation, if it's...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 13 Feb 2022 1:27 PM GMT


Lata didi !!! Jaaye to jaaye kahaan?
Lata didi !!! Jaaye to jaaye kahaan?

In her demise, Legend Lata Mangeshkar created, not just a void, but a crater. Rather a valley.

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 6 Feb 2022 1:24 PM GMT


Opinion: Reorganization of districts:  Right decision at a right time
Opinion: Reorganization of districts: Right decision at a right time

The decision to bifurcate the districts in consonance with his electoral promise of having one district each for every Lok Sabha constituency in the...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 27 Jan 2022 3:44 AM GMT


Dynasty politics: The numerous Indian Politicians like their family pack
Dynasty politics: The numerous Indian Politicians like their 'family pack'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s barbs on dynasty politics and family-run parties, at an address on the occasion of the Constitution Day, need not be...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 28 Nov 2021 5:19 AM GMT


Three Andhra capitals: Consultation process to yield positive result
Three Andhra capitals: Consultation process to yield positive result

At least in the undivided Andhra Pradesh, several Chief Ministers followed the thumb rule of having a majority of the stakeholders to the result of...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 25 Nov 2021 4:04 AM GMT


Opinion: Why KCRs ex gratia of Rs. 3 lakh to deceased farmers kin is a taunt to BJP
Opinion: Why KCR's ex gratia of Rs. 3 lakh to deceased farmers' kin is a taunt to BJP

While the BJP is busy magnifying Modi's image, down south in Telangana, KCR delivered a big blow by announcing ex gratia to the bereaved families of...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 21 Nov 2021 11:44 AM GMT


Jagan, KCR bonhomie at wedding raise eyebrows
Jagan, KCR bonhomie at wedding raise eyebrows

They last met at a programme organized by KCR at his official residence and camp office Pragathi Bhavan over river water sharing.

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 21 Nov 2021 11:36 AM GMT


Opinion: Telangana being punished for performing well in paddy production
Opinion: Telangana being punished for performing well in paddy production

With the Food Corporation of India refusing to purchase paddy from the state citing lack of storage space and excessive reserve stock, the farmers of...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 12 Nov 2021 3:14 PM GMT


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