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Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to create new electricity infrastructure despite borrowing heavily. He highlighted BRS’s achievements during its decade-long rule, including expansion of substations, installation of transformers, and investment of over one lakh crore in the power sector.

The arrest of former BRS MLA Balka Suman in Hyderabad sparked sharp criticism from party leaders, who accused the Congress government of authoritarianism and political vendetta. Party leaders alleged the government was targeting opposition voices to divert attention from its failures.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to SCs, STs, BCs and Minorities. He alleged favouritism in awarding contracts, demanded repeal of GOMs 17 and sought a white paper on contractor funds.

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of attempting to weaken welfare schemes introduced during the BRS regime, including free electricity for farmers. He also alleged plans to privatise the power sector and criticised the handling of student-related issues.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of reducing the rabi paddy procurement target and misleading farmers with false claims. He alleged procurement delays, inadequate lifting of produce and payment issues while demanding immediate procurement of all paddy stocks.

Narsapur MLA V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers waiting at procurement centres. She demanded MSP purchase of rain-soaked paddy and release of pending Rythu Bharosa instalments, warning that farmers will teach Congress a lesson for failed promises

The Congress government in Telangana has raised nearly Rs.4.14 lakh crore in loans within 30 months, triggering concerns over rising debt and off-budget borrowings. Economists and Opposition parties warned about growing fiscal pressure and increasing repayment burden on the State exchequer.

The BRS will participate in the ERC public hearing on Friday regarding the Congress government’s proposed Rythu DISCOM. A delegation led by KT Rama Rao will present objections and raise concerns over the proposal’s impact on Telangana farmers and the power sector.

Farmers in Medak staged rasta-roko protests Wednesday, blaming the Congress government for rain-soaked paddy due to delayed procurement. Demonstrations erupted in Toopran mandal and other villages, with farmers demanding immediate lifting of stocks. Police intervention sparked heated arguments during the agitation

The Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL ) is collecting 2 percent Tax Collected at Source (TCS) from liquor shop owners, ignoring certificates issued by the Income Tax Department that allow lower rates.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of reducing paddy procurement targets and delaying payments to farmers, forcing distress sales. He alleged underweighing at centres, demanded immediate release of pending dues and warned of protests if issues remain unresolved

BRS working president K T Rama Rao criticised the Telangana Congress government over alleged decline in emergency and humanitarian services, citing a recent hearse vehicle incident. He said the episode reflected a collapse of governance and failure to ensure dignity for citizens.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised the Congress government for neglecting farmers during the paddy procurement crisis, demanding immediate procurement by May 31 and compensation for families of farmers who died at procurement centres.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy alleged that delays in paddy procurement had pushed farmers into distress in Medak district. After visiting procurement centres, he accused rice mills and the Congress government of negligence, claiming farmers suffered health issues and financial losses

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy alleged large-scale irregularities in paddy procurement and transport contracts in Wanaparthy. He demanded MSP procurement for damaged paddy, sought a Vigilance inquiry into tender allotments, and warned of BRS protests over delayed justice in Sridhar Reddy’s murder case

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over delays in crop procurement, alleging farmers were suffering in extreme heat at procurement centres. He demanded immediate government intervention and urged the Cabinet to address procurement-related issues without delay

Contradictory claims by the Telangana government on paddy procurement have triggered confusion among farmers, with official figures on procurement volumes and payments failing to match announced targets and earlier assurances made by the Civil Supplies Minister.

The hijab-saffron shawl row in Karnataka may intensify after Sri Rama Sene announced plans to distribute saffron shawls in schools and colleges from June 1, opposing the Congress government’s decision permitting hijabs and select religious symbols while disallowing saffron shawls in educational institutions

BRS announced a padayatra in June demanding immediate completion of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of delaying the project, neglecting irrigation works and compromising Telangana’s water interests.

The Telangana Sarpanches Joint Action Committee (JAC) has submitted its 11th appeal to the State government during the Prajavani programme, demanding clearance of long-pending dues.