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1 hour ago, Hitman said:

Dear Fellow Members

TANA’s Democratic Collapse: 50-Year Legacy Threatened by Bylaw Power Grab

The Telugu Association of North America (TANA), once hailed as the most trusted and democratic Telugu nonprofit in the world, now faces an existential crisis. For 50 years, TANA thrived as a member-driven organization, where voices were heard, votes were counted, and leadership was earned — not seized.

But on April 15, 2025, that legacy was shattered.

Bylaws Weaponized to Strip Members of Power

In a shocking "emergency" BOD meeting, the current Board passed sweeping bylaw amendments that effectively dismantle TANA’s democratic structure:

- Voting rights of Life and Donor Members have been revoked (Resolutions 3–5)
- Core election transparency measures** — like mail-in ballots, voter rolls, and candidate protections — have been eliminated (Resolution 10)
- No public review, no justification, no member input — all in violation of Article XVIII’s requirement for proper notice and committee process

Dr. Naren Kodali: A Shocking Turn of Events

Equally shocking to many was the sudden reversal by TANA Vice President Dr. Naren Kodali. Once known for his outspoken legal battle for voting rights, Dr. Kodali had previously filed lawsuits demanding electoral fairness and democratic reform.

But now — inexplicably — he stands in full support of these very amendments he once opposed.
Many members are questioning his credibility, and asking: What changed?

The $5 Million Question

Growing suspicion surrounds the remaining $5 million in TANA BOD . Several members now believe that these bylaw changes are a calculated move to centralize financial control — stripping member oversight and paving the way for unchecked spending.

Without voting rights or access to financial disclosures, members fear this opens the door for:

- Unaccountable use of funds
- Lack of audits and financial transparency
- Elimination of dissent or checks on the Board

Community Reaction

- Longtime TANA members are devastated.
- Past presidents, founders, and major donors have called this a “dark day” in TANA history.
- Grievance letters, petitions, and legal actions are now being prepared.

TANA is not the personal property of any one Board or leader. It belongs to its 75,000+ member, to the community, and to the legacy of those who built it over 50 years.

If this is allowed to stand — TANA will no longer be a nonprofit serving the people, but a private club run by a handful of unchecked individuals.

It's not just about bylaws. It's about who we are. And who we want to be.

Save TANA – Join the Movement! 50 Years of Legacy. One Emergency Vote. A Crisis We Must Stop.

TANA has always stood for the people, by the people. Today, it's at risk of becoming a closed club run by a few — silencing 75,000+ members, ignoring bylaws, and controlling millions without accountability.

But we are not powerless. If you care about democracy, transparency, and the future of TANA, it’s time to act.

Join the SAVE TANA Group Now
To stay informed, sign petitions, support legal action, and unite with others who refuse to be silenced.

📲 Join WhatsApp Group Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cr5IICIOlW62T3n38NdbVU

💬 “TANA is not theirs to hijack — it’s ours to protect.”
Stand up. Speak out. SAVE TANA.

Srinivas Vuyyuru
Phone:703-599-2430

Can they save Fannimae and Apple employees who got fired because of these idiotic scams… ???  Some innocent people donated coz their boss or directors asked and they got fired too.. vallaki emanna chesara ??

Posted
2 hours ago, Hitman said:

Dear Fellow Members

TANA’s Democratic Collapse: 50-Year Legacy Threatened by Bylaw Power Grab

The Telugu Association of North America (TANA), once hailed as the most trusted and democratic Telugu nonprofit in the world, now faces an existential crisis. For 50 years, TANA thrived as a member-driven organization, where voices were heard, votes were counted, and leadership was earned — not seized.

But on April 15, 2025, that legacy was shattered.

Bylaws Weaponized to Strip Members of Power

In a shocking "emergency" BOD meeting, the current Board passed sweeping bylaw amendments that effectively dismantle TANA’s democratic structure:

- Voting rights of Life and Donor Members have been revoked (Resolutions 3–5)
- Core election transparency measures** — like mail-in ballots, voter rolls, and candidate protections — have been eliminated (Resolution 10)
- No public review, no justification, no member input — all in violation of Article XVIII’s requirement for proper notice and committee process

Dr. Naren Kodali: A Shocking Turn of Events

Equally shocking to many was the sudden reversal by TANA Vice President Dr. Naren Kodali. Once known for his outspoken legal battle for voting rights, Dr. Kodali had previously filed lawsuits demanding electoral fairness and democratic reform.

But now — inexplicably — he stands in full support of these very amendments he once opposed.
Many members are questioning his credibility, and asking: What changed?

The $5 Million Question

Growing suspicion surrounds the remaining $5 million in TANA BOD . Several members now believe that these bylaw changes are a calculated move to centralize financial control — stripping member oversight and paving the way for unchecked spending.

Without voting rights or access to financial disclosures, members fear this opens the door for:

- Unaccountable use of funds
- Lack of audits and financial transparency
- Elimination of dissent or checks on the Board

Community Reaction

- Longtime TANA members are devastated.
- Past presidents, founders, and major donors have called this a “dark day” in TANA history.
- Grievance letters, petitions, and legal actions are now being prepared.

TANA is not the personal property of any one Board or leader. It belongs to its 75,000+ member, to the community, and to the legacy of those who built it over 50 years.

If this is allowed to stand — TANA will no longer be a nonprofit serving the people, but a private club run by a handful of unchecked individuals.

It's not just about bylaws. It's about who we are. And who we want to be.

Save TANA – Join the Movement! 50 Years of Legacy. One Emergency Vote. A Crisis We Must Stop.

TANA has always stood for the people, by the people. Today, it's at risk of becoming a closed club run by a few — silencing 75,000+ members, ignoring bylaws, and controlling millions without accountability.

But we are not powerless. If you care about democracy, transparency, and the future of TANA, it’s time to act.

Join the SAVE TANA Group Now
To stay informed, sign petitions, support legal action, and unite with others who refuse to be silenced.

📲 Join WhatsApp Group Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cr5IICIOlW62T3n38NdbVU

💬 “TANA is not theirs to hijack — it’s ours to protect.”
Stand up. Speak out. SAVE TANA.

Srinivas Vuyyuru
Phone:703-599-2430

Manollu ekkuva Mandi unte, within same caste lo kuda kottuku chastaaru… we are driven by greed and ego than helping and supporting fellow Telugu people.. 

ma Dallas lo more nearly 15 Telugu associations (or chapters) unnaayi.. Telangana/Andhra, Kamma/Reddy/Kapu/Christian, etc etc etc.. even Indian associations lo kuda manollu members and presidents ga unnaru.. 

Tantex, Mata, Data, ATA, AAA, Apta, Nats, Tana, Nata, Tpad, Tata etc etc… malli Seema vallaki DARA, Vysyas ki Vasavi group, Kammas ki Kakatiya group, Reddies ki Ysr group, RAAM, Reddy Catholics ki ATRCA.. ilaa 

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Ie language based community binding is a scam and past lo kuda enno sarlu seppina idoka failed concept….socialism days la unity in diversity ani lafadala concepts tho propangnada kosam use chesina concept idi…

Dani tho first states reorganization….dani result ae Andhra Pradesh…which ended in a disatser and mistake was corrected in 2014.

Ie TANA lafadala lolli kuda povalante mundu ‘telugu’ ani ekadaina vubte adi teesesi repkace it more meaningful things ‘Andhra’ or ‘Telangana’…..Regional binding is much stronger and united than  these linvuistic binding ideas….kampu leapadaniki thapa deniki panikiradu…

Chesindi antha chesi, ipudu ayyo rama kampu leputunaru ani lolli…

Posted
5 minutes ago, Android_Halwa said:

Ie language based community binding is a scam and past lo kuda enno sarlu seppina idoka failed concept….socialism days la unity in diversity ani lafadala concepts tho propangnada kosam use chesina concept idi…

Dani tho first states reorganization….dani result ae Andhra Pradesh…which ended in a disatser and mistake was corrected in 2014.

Ie TANA lafadala lolli kuda povalante mundu ‘telugu’ ani ekadaina vubte adi teesesi repkace it more meaningful things ‘Andhra’ or ‘Telangana’…..Regional binding is much stronger and united than  these linvuistic binding ideas….kampu leapadaniki thapa deniki panikiradu…

Chesindi antha chesi, ipudu ayyo rama kampu leputunaru ani lolli…

failed concept a? Most successfull countries are formed on linguistic basis ,religion basis meedhana form aye countries ani mostly failed countries.

Language is the best basis for division.

Posted
37 minutes ago, Android_Halwa said:

Ie language based community binding is a scam and past lo kuda enno sarlu seppina idoka failed concept….socialism days la unity in diversity ani lafadala concepts tho propangnada kosam use chesina concept idi…

Dani tho first states reorganization….dani result ae Andhra Pradesh…which ended in a disatser and mistake was corrected in 2014.

Ie TANA lafadala lolli kuda povalante mundu ‘telugu’ ani ekadaina vubte adi teesesi repkace it more meaningful things ‘Andhra’ or ‘Telangana’…..Regional binding is much stronger and united than  these linvuistic binding ideas….kampu leapadaniki thapa deniki panikiradu…

Chesindi antha chesi, ipudu ayyo rama kampu leputunaru ani lolli…

Adi kuda try chesam bro.. but work avaledu .. 

ma Dallas lo Telangana vallu godavalu pettukuni, separate aipoyi Ippudu two associations pettukunnaru.. every year same day bathukamma festival pedtaru at two different locations and to prove that their association is more popular..  

aa budda state ki two associations enduku raa ante manobhavalu debba thintaayi 

Posted
3 minutes ago, Thokkalee said:

Adi kuda try chesam bro.. but work avaledu .. 

ma Dallas lo Telangana vallu godavalu pettukuni, separate aipoyi Ippudu two associations pettukunnaru.. every year same day bathukamma festival pedtaru at two different locations and to prove that their association is more popular..  

aa budda state ki two associations enduku raa ante manobhavalu debba thintaayi 

Mari ade…..Language based ideology and umbrella politics antaru…

Unity in diversity anedi patha concept….failed idea…panikimalina formula

Kotha formula : Kalisi vidipodam…vidipoyyi kalisivundam…! Diversity drives the unity….daniki best example maa Telangana ne….evadi sangham vadidi, enni sanghalu vunna andaram kalise vuntam…we compete for the greater cause, not at an individual selfish level….eda susina pyar mohabbat insaniyat ae vuntadi…TANA lekka rangula prapancham kaadu..

Posted
36 minutes ago, Teluguredu said:

failed concept a? Most successfull countries are formed on linguistic basis ,religion basis meedhana form aye countries ani mostly failed countries.

Language is the best basis for division.

Lol…nuv eda susinavo endo kani India la matram failed concept. All over the world edo ayindi emo ayindi ante mari manchidi…India specific matram lingusituc division is a failed idea and using language to draw state boundaries is the most stupidest concept. 

Posted
1 minute ago, Android_Halwa said:

Mari ade…..Language based ideology and umbrella politics antaru…

Unity in diversity anedi patha concept….failed idea…panikimalina formula

Kotha formula : Kalisi vidipodam…vidipoyyi kalisivundam…! Diversity drives the unity….daniki best example maa Telangana ne….evadi sangham vadidi, enni sanghalu vunna andaram kalise vuntam…we compete for the greater cause, not at an individual selfish level….eda susina pyar mohabbat insaniyat ae vuntadi…TANA lekka rangula prapancham kaadu..

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idey oka latkor org malli saving .. pani m lekunda kaali ga unnoollu chala mande unnaru 

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Posted
39 minutes ago, Android_Halwa said:

Lol…nuv eda susinavo endo kani India la matram failed concept. All over the world edo ayindi emo ayindi ante mari manchidi…India specific matram lingusituc division is a failed idea and using language to draw state boundaries is the most stupidest concept. 

How is it failed? Most of the successfull states in india are divided based on language.

How can you a create a state without even having a common language lol ,states should be divided based on linguistic basis only.

States which have same language can be further divided based upon differences between them but they should still have the same language.

 

Posted
7 minutes ago, Teluguredu said:

How is it failed? Most of the successfull states in india are divided based on language.

How can you a create a state without even having a common language lol ,states should be divided based on linguistic basis only.

States which have same language can be further divided based upon differences between them but they should still have the same language.

 

Adi oppukunte, TG kuda language basis mida 3 states ga separate cheyyali- one state each for telugus, Muslims and northies who speak hindi 

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1 minute ago, Thokkalee said:

Adi oppukunte, TG kuda language basis mida 3 states ga separate cheyyali- one state each for telugus, Muslims and northies who speak hindi 

They should kick out muslims and north indians ,problem solved.they can go back to whatever place they or their ancestors came from .

They should implement a visa system for inter state migration.

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