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The Congress government in Telangana has allotted only 45.41 percent of gram panchayat seats to women, falling short of the mandated 50 percent under the Panchayat Raj Act. This is lower than the 49.09 percent extended by the previous BRS government in 2019.

BRS leader G. Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of executing a large-scale land scam under the HILTP by allotting undervalued prime land to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s relatives and associates. He demanded disclosure of all beneficiaries and warned of action if BRS returns to power.

BC leaders in Khammam and Kothagudem have criticised the Congress government for failing to ensure the promised 23 percent reservation for backward classes in gram panchayats. They argue that the push for creating new urban local bodies has reduced BC representation, with some mandals having no reserved sarpanch seats despite high BC populations.

BRS has accused the Congress-led Telangana government of orchestrating a land scam under the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy (HILTP). Party spokesperson Krishank Manne alleged that prime industrial lands worth crores are being undervalued and sold at throwaway prices.

The Congress government in Telangana has come under fire for offering only 17 percent reservations to Backward Classes (BCs) in panchayat elections, despite promising 42 percent in its Kamareddy Declaration. A GO Ms 9 providing 42 percent quota was stayed by the High Court, citing the Supreme Court’s 50 percent cap on reservations.

RS corporators and MLAs protested at the Hyderabad GHMC meeting against the Congress government's Industrial Transformation Policy, alleging misappropriation of industrial lands. Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi deferred the discussion, as it was not part of the agenda

Former MLA Sunke Ravishankar criticised the Congress government for neglecting Gurukuls after visiting Jyothiba Phule BC Residential School in Gangadhara. Students said vegetables were not supplied, rice was half-boiled, and there was no hot water facility, causing illness

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Echoda mandal staged a protest at the Adilabad Collectorate, alleging that the Congress government’s revised reservations for local bodies drastically reduced BC representation from 23 percent to 11 percent, violating earlier promises

BRS activists staged a protest at the Chigurumamidi MPDO office in Karimnagar, accusing the Congress government of failing to fulfil its poll promises and delaying key development works. Police intervened and the protesters later submitted a representation to the MPDO

Cotton farmers in Narayanpet, supported by former BRS MLA C. Rammohan Reddy and other leaders, were booked by Maganuru police after staging a protest demanding procurement of their stocks. Nearly 50 farmers gathered at the Vadvat Basaweswara Ginning Mill gate on November 17, blocking the national highway for four hours after the mill refused to buy their produce.

The BRS has announced a crucial meeting of its BC leaders at Telangana Bhavan to decide the party’s future course of action over the Congress government’s failure to implement its promise of 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes. Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress of deceiving BCs by failing to conduct a proper caste census.

Activists of the BC Welfare Association staged a protest in Karimnagar on Sunday, burning copies of GO 46 and accusing the State government of betraying the Backward Classes by reducing their reservation in local body elections from 42 per cent to 22 per cent. The protesters alleged that the Congress government had broken its manifesto promise and damaged the community’s political future.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government’s Hyderabad Industrial Land Conversion policy, calling it a major land scam. He sought an immediate Assembly session, a full probe and answers to key questions on revenue loss, land valuation and alleged favours to builders.

The delay in floating and finalising tenders for fishlings supply has left fishermen across Telangana worried. Against the target of 90 crore fishlings, only 11.31 crore have been released so far, affecting the growth and harvesting cycle for thousands of families.

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of delaying retirement benefits to thousands of former employees and teachers, causing financial and mental distress. He said massive project bills were cleared quickly while retirees struggled for basic dues

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government’s Bhu Bharati system has become a centre of corruption and delays, causing distress among farmers. He said pending land applications and protests show the failure of revenue reforms and demanded urgent action

Over a year after Telangana’s Congress government announced a loan waiver for weavers, the scheme remains bogged down in restrictive conditions and slow verification. While Rs. 33 crore has been released, the average assistance per weaver is just Rs. 10,200, sparking criticism.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan dismissed the Formula E case against KT Rama Rao as fabricated, alleging it was a personal vendetta scripted by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He accused the Congress government of maligning a globally recognised event that boosted Hyderabad’s electric vehicle profile, while diverting attention from governance failures and debt.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the State government of denying full compensation to families of workers killed in the Sigachi Industries blast. He said victims received only part of the promised Rs 1 crore and warned of a Statewide agitation if justice is delayed

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is preparing to revise sewerage cess after a 14-year gap, following the Jubilee Hills bye-election. The Congress government is expected to approve the hike, which could range between 5–15 per cent.