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BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for disrupting Assembly proceedings and sidelining the opposition. He also raised concerns over irrigation issues, alleged diversion politics, and failure to deliver on key welfare promises and legislative accountability.

Congress faced criticism from its own MLAs, MLCs and allies in the Assembly and Council, who flagged delays in fulfilling promises and alleged discrimination in allocation of funds and development projects 

The CAG report flagged serious concerns over Telangana’s fiscal management, highlighting gaps between budget estimates and actual spending, rising debt, declining revenues and underutilisation of funds, raising questions over financial discipline and economic sustainability under the current government

Former MLA Balka Suman accused the Congress government of negligence in Gurukul schools, linking it to 128 student deaths. He demanded accountability, criticised handling of Dalit issues and alleged diversion from key controversies involving land and mining.

KT Rama Rao criticised the Telangana Hate Speech Bill, calling it vague and prone to misuse. He warned it could curb free speech and target dissent, and urged the government to reconsider the legislation citing constitutional and democratic concerns.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and his son were involved in a Rs 1,400 crore land grab in Vattinagulapalli. He demanded action and announced that a BRS delegation would meet the Governor.

CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said no funds were released for his constituency despite Ministerial approvals. He raised concerns over delays by the Finance Department and criticised diversion of debates through repeated references to Kaleshwaram.

The BRS Legislature Party wrote to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy demanding an independent probe into alleged corruption and scams during the Congress rule. The party called for accused ministers to step down and urged accountability for misappropriated public funds

In Hyderabad, the BRS protested at Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial demanding a probe into alleged illegal mining linked to a firm tied to Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. Leaders accused the Congress government of inaction and protecting the Minister, warning of further escalation

ASHA workers’ ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ protest demanding a fixed salary of Rs 18,000 was thwarted as police detained many across Telangana. CPI (M) condemned the action and extended support to their planned Rasta Roko on March 30.

The Telangana government has proposed a Rs 4,000 crore cut in Rythu Bharosa budget allocations for 2026–27, alongside imposing a few eligibility rules, drawing criticism over reduced support, delayed payments, and changes in implementation of the farmer assistance scheme

KTR criticised the Congress government for organising sports events for MLAs during the ongoing Assembly session, alleging it reflects lack of seriousness. He accused the government of rushing budget discussions and avoiding key debates while diverting attention from opposition questions.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders, led by T. Harish Rao, protested in Hyderabad demanding BC Sub-Plan implementation, accusing the Congress government of failing promises on welfare funds and reservations, and warning of electoral backlash from Backward Classes

The Congress government admitted in the Assembly that only 16,978 jobs were filled through its notifications since it came to power, contradicting claims of 60,000 recruitments. It also acknowledged delays in issuing new job notifications due to legal issues

BRS whip KP Vivekananda questioned the Congress government’s claim of turning Telangana into a $1-trillion economy by 2034, saying the target lacked a credible roadmap and would require nearly 20 per cent annual growth, which he termed unrealistic

BRS MLAs accused the Congress government of delaying Hyderabad infrastructure projects and underfunding development. They cited slow progress, poor allocations and protocol violations, while the government assured funds and action plans for timely completion.

The Telangana Save Education Committee has criticised the State government for allocating only 8.2 per cent of the budget to education and demanded that the allocation be increased to 15 per cent, citing the Congress manifesto promise and inadequate funding for universities.

Former minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of neglecting Backward Classes, alleging underfunding of welfare promises, pending fee reimbursements and lack of representation, while Jaipal Yadav demanded reservations and accused it of vote-bank politics

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi left Telangana with Rs 8 lakh crore debt faces contradictions from official data, which shows significantly lower public debt, while highlighting the Congress government’s substantial recent borrowings