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The BRS condemned the arrest of former corporation chairman Doodimetla Balaraju Yadav in an SC/ST Act case and demanded his unconditional release. The party and T Harish Rao described the arrest as an attack on democratic political criticism.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed Nirmal youth leader Nalla Vinay Reddy into the party in Hyderabad. The induction comes ahead of the party’s Rythu Garjana public meeting in Nirmal on November 11, which Rama Rao will address.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has demanded the withdrawal of GO 14 bringing BC Atma Gourava Bhavans under government control. He sought restoration of caste associations’ autonomy, disclosure of funds and construction status, and a time-bound plan to complete pending works.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress and BJP of compromising Telangana’s interests and criticised the State government’s proposed land sales. He urged the government to use Miyapur land for martyrs’ families, movement activists, housing and civic infrastructure.

The BRS women’s wing staged a silent protest in LB Nagar against rising prices of essential commodities, alleging that household budgets were under pressure. The leaders demanded implementation of the Congress’s six guarantees and immediate measures to control prices.

BRS cadres and Kondaparthy residents staged a protest at Inavolu police station against the arrest of three youths who questioned the State government on social media over the absence of a road to their village.

BRS leaders Syed Akbar Hussain and Waheed Ahmed have objected to restrictions on public access to Razzak Manzil, saying visitors to minority institutions and the Haj House Masjid are facing difficulties. They have sought restoration of access and threatened a protest.

The BRS staged a protest outside the Haliya police station in Nalgonda on Monday, alleging corruption and irregularities in Indiramma house allotments. Led by former MLA Nomula Bhagath, the protest disrupted traffic on the Kodad-Jadcherla National Highway

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned the proposed privatisation of IDBI Bank, seeking transparency in asset valuation and an explanation for the sale. The All India IDBI Officers Association also urged a review, citing employee concerns and public interest.

Chinna Narasimha of Gurakonda village in Devarakadra mandal walked nearly 200 km to meet BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao at his Erravalli farmhouse. He also highlighted farmers’ concerns and expressed his wish to see the former Chief Minister return to power.

The BRS has opposed the proposed monetisation of public lands in Miyapur, Kancha Gachibowli and elsewhere. MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the government to use the disputed Miyapur land for the poor and public infrastructure instead of commercial ventures.

BRS MLAs K Sanjay and Padi Kaushik Reddy criticised the Congress government over drinking water, irrigation and power shortages ahead of the Telangana Rising Global Summit. They demanded a Water Summit, crop-loss compensation and the use of Godavari water for irrigation.

The BRS accused the Congress government of selectively declaring drought-hit mandals in Telangana. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud sought drought status for erstwhile Mahabubnagar district, crop-loss compensation, advance Rythu Bandhu payments, assistance for agricultural labourers and an official crop-damage assessment.

The BRS accused the Congress government of facilitating an alleged overseas employment scam through TOMCOM, claiming hundreds paid Rs 4.1 lakh each for Germany placements but fewer than 10 were sent. It demanded a probe, refunds and action against those responsible.

Former Minister Konda Surekha withdrew her October 2024 remarks against BRS working president KT Rama Rao and expressed regret in a post on X. Her statement, following a defamation suit, triggered speculation about her political intentions among social media users.

The BRS accused the Congress government of restricting participation in the Musi Riverfront Development Project public hearing and failing to address concerns over displacement and rehabilitation. Party leaders questioned the buffer zone expansion, project cost, tendering process and environmental clearances.

BRS leader Balka Suman said the party would continue fighting for farmers’ issues and accused the Congress government of worsening agrarian distress. At a meeting scheduled for November 1, the party will press for farmer assistance, tenant farmer aid and loan waivers.

The BRS has demanded a comprehensive El Niño drought policy, State-funded input subsidies and a published relief budget. MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar criticised the government’s drought declaration, citing declining sowing, reservoir levels, drinking-water shortages and irrigation concerns.

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy urged the Congress government to resume pumping at the Kannepalli pump house amid drought conditions. He suggested a cofferdam, criticised restrictions on paddy seed purchases and questioned progress on the Tummidihatti project.

The BRS accused the Congress government of failing to protect Dalits and tribals, citing 9,102 atrocity cases and convictions in only 32. A delegation urged DGP CV Anand to expedite investigations, ensure timely FIRs and provide statutory compensation to victims.