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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Saturday accused the Congress government in Telangana of betraying farmers by restricting crop procurement to quotas fixed by the Centre.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying Telangana farmers by limiting crop procurement to Central quotas. He warned of intensified protests, demanded support for affected farmers and sought compensation for a farmer’s bereaved family

The Congress government in Telangana is looking at new revenue streams including tourism expansion under the PPP model, sand exports, improved registrations and transport collections. At a Cabinet Sub‑Committee meeting, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka directed officials to prioritise resource‑based revenue generation, with plans ranging from temple tourism to BH Series vehicle tax reforms.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Friday met the family of former MLA Balka Suman in Hyderabad, assuring them of the party’s full support. Suman was arrested on May 30 over remarks against Singareni Collieries, which KTR termed politically motivated, accusing the Congress government of targeting opposition voices.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of harassing BRS leaders with false cases and failing to deliver on its six guarantees. He asserted that BRS would return to power under K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil key promises made to farmers under the Warangal Rythu Declaration. He criticised procurement restrictions, delays in welfare schemes and the government's handling of agricultural support measures.

Representatives of the Swachh Auto-Rickshaw Tipper Workers’ Union met BRS working president KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad, seeking recognition and welfare measures for nearly 20,000 sanitation workers.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the State Cabinet's decision to procure crops within Central quotas and demanded the release of Rs 16,545 crore in pending Rythu Bharosa dues. He alleged the government's policies were harming farmers and weakening agricultural support systems.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a public debate over GO No. 17, alleging it favours select private companies. He demanded disclosure of related files and questioned the transparency of the tendering process.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy alleged large-scale irregularities in paddy procurement, claiming farmers incurred losses while rice millers benefited. He demanded a probe into the alleged Rs 1,000-crore scam and criticised the government's policies on paddy cultivation, fertilisers and farmer welfare.

The political confrontation between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over Metro Rail funding has highlighted Telangana's increasing dependence on international lending agencies, marking a significant departure from the borrowing strategy followed by previous governments.

Former minister T Harish Rao urged BRS booth-level agents to closely monitor the Special Intensive Revision process and ensure supporters remain on the voter list. He also criticised the Congress government over welfare schemes, irrigation projects and implementation of election promises.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of reversing Telangana's development and failing to fulfil key promises. Addressing party workers in Khammam district, he alleged corruption, questioned welfare implementation and challenged the government to release a White Paper on debt.

The Congress government has ignored repeated appeals from farmers in Telangana to abolish the app-based urea booking system, despite complaints of poor mobile connectivity, server glitches and difficulty in operating smartphones.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of conspiring to phase out the crop bonus scheme by limiting it to just seven paddy varieties, despite promising Rs 500 bonus for all varieties in its manifesto.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying the people of Mahabubnagar by sidelining the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Addressing party leaders, he predicted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s defeat in Kodangal and said public anger was mounting against Congress over unfulfilled promises and developmental neglect.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised the Congress government over civic issues in Hyderabad, questioning its ability to execute the proposed Bharat Future City project. He also urged party cadre to strengthen grassroots activities and prepare for the GHMC elections

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured that the Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyoti welfare schemes will continue without interruption. He dismissed opposition rumours of discontinuation and said re-verification is being done to prevent misuse involving fake or ineligible beneficiaries

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the party would return to power with a comfortable majority, citing survey findings. He ruled out alliances, criticised the Congress and BJP governments, defended the BRS record, and highlighted ongoing organisational strengthening efforts

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has accused the Congress government in Telangana of abandoning the Pharma City project, forcing several companies to move their investments to Andhra Pradesh. BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the decision has hurt employment prospects.