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A political controversy erupted in Telangana after a POCSO case was registered against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. The BRS demanded his dismissal and a CBI probe, while RS Praveen Kumar accused both BJP and Congress of shielding the accused

BRS extended support to protesting paddy farmers in Wanaparthy demanding timely procurement. Former MLA A. Venkateshwar Reddy accused the Congress government of delays, lack of arrangements and failure to fulfil promises, alleging farmers were forced to sell produce at losses.

The BRS has demanded withdrawal of GOMs 7, opposing direct transfer of fee reimbursement to students’ accounts. T Jeevan Reddy said the move would burden students and criticised the Congress government over unfulfilled promises and policy changes affecting welfare schemes

The BRS has demanded an immediate rollback of the commercial LPG price hike, calling it harmful to workers and businesses. K T Rama Rao said the increase would fuel inflation, impact jobs, and worsen economic stress, while also criticising the Centre and State government.

BRS has accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting opposition leaders in the phone tapping case, alleging pressure on officials, misuse of police machinery, and surveillance attempts, while demanding a fair and evidence-based investigation into the matter.

The induction of T Jeevan Reddy into BRS has triggered political churn in Telangana, with several Congress leaders reportedly exploring a shift. Dissatisfaction within Congress and BRS’s growing traction are seen as key factors behind the trend.

The BRS has announced a major organisational overhaul, including a statewide membership drive and new committee appointments. The party also intensified its criticism of the Congress government, highlighting issues in agriculture, electoral rolls and national policies.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi will hold a key meeting on April 27 in Hyderabad, chaired by K Chandrashekhar Rao. The meeting is expected to focus on organisational restructuring, membership expansion and future political strategy.

The BRS has intensified preparations for its public meeting in Jagtial on April 20. KT Rama Rao announced in-charges, while K Chandrashekhar Rao is set to address the gathering, with the event expected to boost party mobilisation ahead of its plenary.

A controversy erupted after Deputy Commissioner V Somi Reddy accused Excise Commissioner C Hari Kiran of verbal abuse. Employee unions demanded suspension, while opposition parties criticised the government, alleging bias in appointments and raising concerns over workplace environment and governance.

Former Minister T Jeevan Reddy, who recently ended his four-decade association with the Congress, is set to join the BRS later this month. His induction, expected on April 20 at a massive public meeting in Jagtial, follows a warm reception by party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao at Erravelli.

The BRS-called bandh in Gajwel against the ransacking of an MLA camp office saw widespread participation, with shops and schools shut. Party leaders staged protests, while police ensured order amid brief tension involving Congress leaders.

BRS won the Ibrahimpatnam Municipal Chairman election amid heavy police presence and objections from Congress councillors seeking a delay. Officials proceeded with the poll, citing High Court orders, and declared T Sudarshan Reddy as Chairman.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has admitted that he pressured the Central government to merge seven Telangana mandals under the Polavaram project into Andhra Pradesh before taking oath in 2014. His statement has reignited political tensions, with the BRS accusing the BJP-led Centre of acting at Naidu’s behest.

The BRS plans to introduce a Private Member Bill to give legal backing to the Six Guarantees, urging Congress to support it. KT Rama Rao alleged delay in implementation and said the Bill would ensure accountability and enable people to seek legal remedy.

The issue of MLAs defecting from BRS to Congress was raised in the Assembly, with KT Rama Rao expressing dissatisfaction over the Speaker’s ruling and stating the party would approach courts, while the Speaker and Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy responded strongly.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy from Jagtial is likely to resign from the party amid differences with the State leadership over the induction of BRS MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar. Reports suggest he may join the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

BRS leader S. Ravinder Singh alleged that development works in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation have stalled due to demands for a 10 percent commission. Despite administrative sanction of Rs 50 crore, around 20 tenders remain unopened, raising concerns over transparency and delays.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced that the party would introduce a Private Member Bill in the Telangana Assembly seeking legal backing for the Congress party’s six electoral guarantees and accused the government of failing to honour its promises.

The BRS has begun a signature campaign in Adilabad district, urging the State government to release the pending Rythu Bharosa benefit. Former minister Jogu Ramanna accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of mocking the scheme and demanded an apology.