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The BRS celebrated the birthday of party chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao across Khammam and Kothagudem districts with blood donation camps, welfare programmes and special events, with leaders hailing his role in achieving Telangana statehood and development

On his birthday, we revisit how K. Chandrashekhar Rao led a 13-year movement that resulted in the formation of Telangana. From hunger strikes to governance reforms, this video explores the journey that reshaped regional politics and statehood history in India.

BRS won 18 municipalities in Telangana municipal polls; Congress retained control over most urban local bodies. Fresh elections in 11 municipalities scheduled Tuesday under district collector supervision

The BRS is celebrating the 72nd birthday of its president and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao on February 17. Events include a 72-kg cake ceremony, documentary screening, service activities, and nationwide participation of party cadres and supporters

The BRS secured the Sircilla municipal chairperson and vice-chairperson posts unopposed after winning 27 of 39 wards. Jindam Kala was elected chairperson and Darla Sandeep vice-chairman, reaffirming Sircilla as a stronghold of the party

The BRS has appointed senior leaders as special in-charges for eight municipalities ahead of chairperson and vice-chairperson elections. KT Rama Rao reviewed the situation and expressed confidence in securing victories if the polls are conducted fairly.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned alleged attacks and irregularities during municipal chairperson elections in Telangana. He sought intervention from the State Election Commission and demanded action against officials allegedly favouring the ruling Congress.

The BRS captured the Jammikunta Municipal Chairman post with 16 votes amid political suspense. Molugu Prasanth was elected chairman after rejoining the BRS, while BJP and AIFB councillors stayed away from voting during the special meeting.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Telangana recorded a 299 percent rise in IT exports and a sharp increase in employment during the BRS tenure. He claimed the State generated one-third of new IT jobs in India

The BRS captured the Raikal municipal chairman post in Jagtial district with seven votes despite lacking a clear majority. The party secured support from the Congress and an independent to win both chairman and vice-chairman posts.

The Congress secured chairperson posts in five urban local bodies in erstwhile Adilabad district, including Mancherial Municipal Corporation. Independents and coalitions won in other areas, while elections in three municipalities were postponed due to lack of quorum and disturbances

With no party securing a majority in the 36-member Mahabubabad Municipality, independents have become decisive in the upcoming chairperson election. Congress, with 16 seats including CPI(M) support, and BRS, with 14 seats including CPI backing, are vying for control.

Official data from the State Election Commission show the Congress secured 39 per cent vote share in Telangana municipal polls, with 61 per cent of voters backing other parties. The figures challenge claims of a clean sweep and highlight a competitive electoral landscape.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dismissed Congress claims of a “clean sweep” in municipal elections, highlighting BRS’ strong performance as ruling party compared to Congress’ previous tenure in opposition. He also criticised BJP’s poor showing and alleged misuse of money in polls

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for claiming he would continue in the next term. He termed the remarks arrogant and said the Congress follows established procedures in selecting its Chief Minister

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi retained its dominance in the erstwhile Medak district, winning six municipalities outright and leading in several others. Senior leaders including T Harish Rao and K Chandrashekhar Rao played a key role in the party’s performance

In Medak municipality, BRS secured 15 of the 32 wards, including victories by Batti Lalitha and her son Uday from the 17th and 29th wards respectively.

Congress registered a sweeping victory in Khammam district, winning all five municipalities, including 24 of 32 wards in Edulapuram. The party’s total tally across Wyra, Edulapuram, Sathupalli, Kallur, and Madhira stood at 83 wards.

The Medak municipality has entered a phase of political uncertainty with no party securing a clear majority. The BRS won 15 wards, while Congress secured 14. The balance shifted when BSP councillor-elect Bujarampet Aruna joined Congress, bringing both parties to equal strength.

Despite being in power, the Congress failed to convert municipal polls into a clean sweep, as the BRS staged a strong comeback from the opposition, retaining its urban base and signalling growing public discontent midway through the government’s term