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Will Siddaramaiah quit after presenting his 17th budget?

As per indications, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah may quit after the presentation of his 17th budget in the state assembly in February next year. If he is allowed to present the budget, he will make a record to present the 17th budget.

Did a verbal spat between TMC & Congress MP lead to intervention by BJP MP just before Parliament session?

Outside Parliament during the ongoing Winter Session, tension flared between MPs from Congress and TMC amid heated exchanges over electoral reforms and pending state funds. As words escalated into a near-shout, a BJP MP nearby stepped in, calmly placing himself between the two and urging restraint to avoid a public disruption. The intervention diffused the spat quickly, allowing all parties to disengage without drawing marshals or media frenzy. This episode highlights deepening rifts within the opposition INDIA bloc, strained by disagreements on protest strategies against government policies like SIR revisions. Congress has pushed unified action on voter lists, while TMC prioritises Bengal-specific grievances, leading to such off-camera friction despite public posturing. Treasury benches view these as signs of opposition disarray, potentially easing government passage of key bills. Security logs noted no formal complaint, but the incident underscores Parliament's volatile corridors, where personal barbs often spill from debate floors.

In conversation with India’s youngest MLA Maithili Thakur

Maithili Thakur, revered for Indian folk and classical renditions, embarks on parallel journey as India's youngest Member of Legislative Assembly in India after winning 2025 Bihar Assembly polls from Alinagar on BJP seat. The Gen Z singer-turned-politician has some great vision for her people in constituency and how she tends to make their day-to-day life easy.

Know more about 25-year-old Maithili Thakur in conversation with WITC.

For full interview read January 2026 magazine issues: https://www.whispersinthecorridors.com/magazine/

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Hyderabad’s Elderly and Youth Bond Through IAS Harichandana Dasari’s ‘Senior Saathi’ Program

Collector Hyderabad is redefining what compassionate governance looks like by bringing together the energy of youth and experience of its elderly. Leading this shift is IAS Harichandana Dasari, the 2010-batch Telangana cadre officer currently serving as Collector of Hyderabad.

Known for making governance more accessible, empathetic and rooted in real community needs, her recent initiative “Senior Saathi” has quickly become a standout effort offering practical and emotional support to senior citizens in a fast-changing urban landscape. “I am particularly passionate about our Senior Saathis program.” She shared

Senior Saathi: A Compassionate Bridge Between Generations

The Senior Saathi initiative is a first-of-its-kind intergenerational companionship programme designed to address one of the most overlooked challenges in urban India, lack of companionship and purpose during old age. “13.4% of older adults (aged 60+) reported frequent feelings of loneliness & depression, associated with illnesses like Alzheimers, dementia, and cognitive decline.”

Recognizing that a rapidly modernising city like Hyderabad, where children often live abroad and nuclear families are the norm, thousands of elderly residents quietly navigate long days without companionship. Loneliness, digital helplessness and fear of online frauds have become struggles for many.

To counter this, the programme brings together youth volunteers called Saath is and senior citizens for meaningful weekend interactions. Young people commit four hours a week to spend time with the elderly in community halls, parks, senior citizen clubs or designated gathering spaces. These engagements range from casual conversations, playing indoor games and taking walks to learning digital tools such as using mobile phones, navigating WhatsApp or avoiding online scams.

Based on a simple philosophy of Companionship Over Caregiving , the initiative is not meant to provide caregiving, but companionship rooted in empathy and dignity. Elders share life experiences, skills and knowledge while youth offer energy, time and a sense of connection-creating a mutual exchange that enriches both generations.

To ensure safety and trust, volunteers undergo training and basic background checks. In coordination with the Hyderabad District Collector’s Office, interactions are monitored with the support of Resident Welfare Associations,the Senior Citizens Welfare Department and organisations like Youngistaan Foundation. The design of the programme emphasises dignity, boundaries and comfort-no medical duties, no financial involvement and no home entry unless mutually agreed upon. “This is a multi-stakeholder initiative, Everyone has a role to play, and the programme is designed to be deeply impactful.”

WhatsApp Administration: Governance at Citizens’ Fingertips

Another major step under Dasari leadership is the introduction of WhatsApp-based public service delivery, making Hyderabad one of the most digitally accessible districts in India. Citizens can now obtain services such as caste certificates, birth certificates, revenue petitions, pensions and more through a simple WhatsApp chat. “The platform is user-friendly, disabled-friendly, and available in Telugu and Hindi, ensuring seamless access for diverse populations” She shared

IAS Harichandana Dasari is not just improving living standards but the overall quality of life, showing that true progress is measured not only in development but in how a city cares for its people. Through every weekend conversation and every WhatsApp interaction, Hyderabad is steadily building a more inclusive and compassionate future.

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