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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.

SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar rejected BRS leader Harish Rao’s allegations of a Rs 2,000 crore scam in Gurukulam tenders, stating the total tender value was Rs 1,140 crore. He challenged opponents to prove irregularities.

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged widespread corruption and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to farmers, students and youth. He raised concerns over welfare schemes, fee reimbursement, employment, power supply and pending payments to farmers.

Police prevented BRS leader and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao from entering the Coal Handling Plant in Godavarikhani on Sunday. The move triggered protests by party activists, who sought to inspect coal stocks following allegations of missing coal reserves

The BRS has accused the Congress government of compromising Telangana’s water rights by supporting the Godavari–Cauvery interlinking proposal. Harish Rao alleged the move could divert significant allocations from Telangana and demanded an Assembly session and stronger state-level opposition.

A 54-year-old farmer from Siddipet died of a heart attack after allegedly suffering losses when a rice mill deducted 40 bags from his rain-soaked paddy stock. Former minister T Harish Rao blamed the State government and raised concerns over procurement delays

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to employees and workers, including implementation of the PRC and DA dues. Campaigning for a BRTU-backed candidate, he urged employees to support the union in upcoming elections.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has urged the Polavaram Project Authority to protect Bhadrachalam from potential backwater flooding. He demanded compensation, rehabilitation and infrastructure measures, warning that thousands of residents and key industrial units could face future submergence risks.

Former minister T Harish Rao alleged that the proposed Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Corporation Limited would end 24-hour farm power supply, affect lift irrigation and drinking water projects, and pave the way for discom privatisation, while questioning the government's intentions

Former minister T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had neglected the education sector by delaying the recruitment of DEOs and MEOs. He also criticised the government over funding issues while attending Siddipet DEO Srinivas Reddy's retirement function

Former minister T Harish Rao blamed delays in procurement for damage to paddy stocks at procurement centres following unseasonal rains. He demanded MSP procurement of wet grain, immediate completion of procurement operations and accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers’ concerns.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged a Rs 1,000 crore land scam involving 179 acres in Shamshabad and demanded a SIT or CID probe. He accused officials of illegally converting government land into private property and sought strict action against those responsible

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing Telangana’s emergency healthcare system, citing alleged ambulance and hearse service failures in Tandur and Bhadrachalam. He demanded accountability and immediate strengthening of 108 emergency services across the State.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the Telangana government remains committed to developing a Green Pharma City and a life sciences park. He clarified that the Pharma City project had not been cancelled and criticised remarks on scrapping Future City.

BRS leader T Harish Rao, during a visit to the United States, called for the reunification of Telangana forces and urged NRIs to support the party. Addressing Telangana supporters in New York, he recalled the diaspora’s role in the statehood movement and praised community leaders.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao questioned the delay in police action in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son. He alleged lapses in registration and follow-up, demanding accountability from the Telangana Chief Minister and an impartial investigation.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over the Tummidihatti project, questioned conflicting statements by Ministers, demanded immediate Medigadda repairs, and alleged delays, inadequate allocations and misleading claims regarding the Pranahita-Chevella project.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government citing NCRB 2024 data showing a sharp rise in cybercrime, missing persons and crimes against women and children. He held the state leadership responsible for worsening law and order conditions.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government over delays in paddy procurement, alleging negligence and farmer distress. He cited irregular deductions, delayed payments and poor infrastructure, urging immediate action to deploy transport, gunny bags and streamline procurement operations.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing farmers and delaying procurement. He demanded immediate release of the paddy bonus and warned of intensified protests if crops are not procured at MSP without further delay.