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A stalemate in the Kyathanpalli municipal council election has intensified internal disputes within the Congress in Mancherial. Party leaders have blamed strategic failures and leadership interference for the setback, with plans to raise the issue before the high command

A bandh called by the BRSV in Mancherial district to protest the arrest of BRS leader Balka Suman progressed peacefully, with shops and schools closed and police deployed at key points. BRS leaders accused Labour Minister Dr G Vivek of attempting to capture the Kyathanpalli municipal chairperson.

Former BRS MLA Balka Suman’s arrest in connection with the Kyathanpalli municipality election dispute has triggered political unrest in Adilabad. The State Election Commission has deferred the polls, and a bandh is being observed in protest.

BRS district president Balka Suman questioned Labour Minister G Vivek over alleged misuse of police and officials in securing the Kyathanpalli municipality chairperson post. He claimed the BRS-CPI alliance mandate was being disrespected and was later arrested

BRSLP deputy leader T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of former BRS MLA Balka Suman, accusing the Congress government of undermining democracy in Kyathanpally. He demanded SEC intervention to ensure Suman’s release and a free, fair municipal chairman election.

BRSV district president Badikela Shravan condemned the arrest of BRS leader Balka Suman, alleging political vendetta by the Congress, and called for a day-long bandh of educational institutions across the district in protest.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao condemned the arrest of former MLA Balka Suman, calling it illegal and politically motivated, and accused the Congress of misusing police and officials to manipulate municipal elections across Telangana.

BRS district president Balka Suman and three others were remanded to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the Kyathanpalli municipal chairperson row. Police cited unlawful assembly and rioting charges, while a BRS–CPI bandh in the town remained peaceful

The BRS-CPI alliance enforced a day-long bandh in Kyathanpalli, Mancherial, protesting alleged misconduct by Congress councillors towards women colleagues. Shops and schools remained shut, while leaders including Balka Suman faced police action.

Former councillor Domakonda Anil was arrested in Mancherial in connection with a rioting and unlawful assembly case involving BRS district president Balka Suman and six other leaders. Anil was detained from his residence and interrogated at Chennur police station before being produced in court.

BRS leader Balka Suman accused Telangana police of supporting Congress in preventing BRS councillors from attending the Kyathanpalli municipality meeting. The altercation escalated into a violent clash, leading to stone-pelting, injuries, and the postponement of the meeting

BRS district president Balka Suman condemned the Congress for allegedly misbehaving with women councillors and attempting to disrupt the Kyathanpalli municipal election. He demanded the release of CCTV footage and announced a bandh in protest against the undemocratic actions

Tension broke out in Kyathanpalli when police stopped BRS leaders from entering a special municipal meeting. A lathi-charge resulted in injuries on both sides. The meeting was postponed to the following day due to a lack of quorum and a dispute over voting procedures

Balka Suman, BRS district president, and six leaders were booked for unlawful assembly and rioting in Mancherial during an election meeting. Police allege they obstructed authorities, pelted stones, and caused injuries to officers, with investigations underway

The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Kyathanpalli municipality in Mancherial was postponed once again after Congress councillors allegedly damaged furniture and assaulted women councillors during a special meeting.

A tense situation unfolded in Mancherial when BRS district president Balka Suman and Asifabad MLA Kova Lakshmi staged a sit-in against police officials at Kyathanpalli municipality. The leaders accused the police of siding with Congress, which they alleged was attempting to capture the chairperson post despite lacking majority support.

A tense situation unfolded in Mancherial when police prevented BRS leaders from entering the Kyathanpalli municipality premises for a special meeting to elect the chairperson and vice-chairperson. The confrontation escalated into a lathi charge, leaving both police and BRS cadres injured.

BRS district president Balka Suman accused Labour Minister G Vivek of disrespecting the people's mandate in Kyathanpalli municipality. He alleged police bias and Congress interference in the postponed chairperson election meeting and sought action from senior officials

Balka Suman, BRS district president, accused the Congress of attempting to seize the Kyathanpalli municipality chairperson’s post despite lacking an absolute majority. The BRS‑CPI alliance won 11 of 22 wards, while Congress secured seven and Independents one.

Allegations of money and muscle power against the ruling Congress party have surfaced during municipal elections across Telangana. Opposition parties claim voter influence, intimidation of candidates and selective police action, while Congress leaders have denied the charges amid rising political tension.