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Union Minister Kishan Reddy calls Rahul Gandhi a "Pittala Dora" or comedian

Union Minister Kishan Reddy calls Rahul Gandhi a "Pittala Dora" or comedian

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Ahead of the finalisation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi seat‑sharing meeting for the Maharashtra assembly election, scheduled for Tuesday evening, BJP leader Nalin Kohli criticised the Congress party and its allies, saying the alliance is not born organically and lacks any commonality. His remarks were reported as a jibe directed at the opposition coalition.

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HYDERABAD: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on November 14 called Rahul Gandhi a new-age ‘Pittala Dora’ (braggart or con artist), a traditional folk character in the Telugu states, over allegations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is tapping his phone. Kishan Reddy said that a Pittala Dora refers to…

1 of the 132 reports on this event credit a wire agency (ANI, PTI or IANS), all from the same agency.

Coverage arrived over 97 hours. First from The Indian Express, latest from ANI.

High Corroboration 28 news outlets reporting

How this event was covered

First reported by The Indian Express at 11:13 UTC on 10 Nov.

Coverage ran for about 2 days.

Across 3 desks: business, india, politics.

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  9. The Tribune The Tribune Trust

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    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dedicated the gig workers’ welfare legislation enacted by the Telangana Government to the workers, describing them as the foundation of the economy and partners in progress. Targeting the BJP, he alleged that the ideology of BJP-RSS was aimed at benefiting…

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  11. The Shillong Times The Shillong Times

    Rahul Gandhi arrives in Hyderabad; to meet gig workers, address Bharat Summit session

    Hyderabad, Nov 14: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrived in Hyderabad on Saturday to take part in a major programme centred on gig and platform workers, with a rally and direct interaction with workers scheduled near the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). Gandhi received…

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  17. India TV Independent News Service

    Cong leaders clash over Mekedatu dam; Tamil Nadu MP tells Karnataka CM, 'Won't let you lay a single brick'

    A proposed dam project in Karnataka has triggered a public disagreement between two Congress leaders, with Tamil Nadu MP Manickam Tagore strongly opposing Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's push for the Mekedatu project. Tagore has accused the Karnataka CM of ignoring the interests of Tamil Nadu's…

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  31. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    'Phone tapping being used to intimidate Congress leaders': KPCC President B K Hariprasad

    BENGALURU: KPCC president B K Hariprasad on Saturday alleged that phone tapping was being used to intimidate the Congress leaders. He also challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept Rahul Gandhi's invitation for an open debate on allegations concerning the Opposition's activities and national…

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  35. Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    TN Congress slams D K Shivakumar's Mekedatu push in presence of PM Modi, urges CM Vijay to take legal actions

    Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore on Saturday slammed Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's push for the Mekedatu dam project in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the move could turn the Cauvery Delta into a desert. Tagore accused the central government of "blatant…

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  51. Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    Rahul Gandhi launches Telangana gig workers’ welfare scheme, says Congress fulfils promise

    Hyderabad: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Friday addressed gig workers at the launch of the Telangana Gig Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme, asserting that the Congress government was fulfilling its earlier promise to protect and partner with them. Speaking in the…

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  53. The Pioneer The Pioneer Current article

    Union Minister Kishan Reddy calls Rahul Gandhi a "Pittala Dora" or comedian

    HYDERABAD: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on November 14 called Rahul Gandhi a new-age ‘Pittala Dora’ (braggart or con artist), a traditional folk character in the Telugu states, over allegations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is tapping his phone. Kishan Reddy said that a Pittala Dora refers to…

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Who did not run this

28 newsrooms ran this event. 12 others published in India recently and did not.

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  • Business Standard Business Standard Ltd.
  • EastMojo EastMojo
  • Greater Kashmir GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Kashmir Life Kashmir Life
  • Livemint HT Media Ltd.
  • NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media)
  • NE Now NE Now
  • Organiser Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)
  • The Better India
  • The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.
  • The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd.
  • The South First The South First

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