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As Telangana heads into crucial municipal elections, the Congress, BRS and BJP have intensified campaigns across urban areas. While the Congress faces internal dissent, the BRS banks on cadre strength and strategy, turning civic polls into a high-stakes political contest.

A Congress woman leader staged a sit-in at the MPDO office in Jinnaram, alleging she was denied the party’s B-form despite filing her nomination. She accused local leaders of cheating her and said she would escalate the issue.

The BRS condemned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks against party president K Chandrashekhar Rao, alleging they could influence the SIT probe into phone tapping and accusing the Congress government of abandoning its six guarantees and mismanaging the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao demanded that the Congress government boycott the Delhi meeting on river water disputes, alleging pressure from Andhra Pradesh and warning that Telangana’s Godavari water interests were at serious risk without clear safeguards

Mild tension prevailed in Banjara Hills after BRS party workers staged a protest and burnt an effigy of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy near Telangana Bhavan. Police intervened, dispersed the protesters and restored traffic after a brief disruption.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, attending a leadership programme at Harvard University, interacted with Indian students at Harvard Business School, urging them to contribute to India and Telangana’s growth and promote the state’s “TelanganaRising 2047” vision globally

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy sparked a cabinet flashpoint by stating he would shut down corporate colleges if given charge of education, blaming them for poor teaching standards and rising student suicides in the State

The Sports Authority of Telangana is relaying two astro-turfs at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex to meet international standards for the FIH Women’s World Cup qualifiers in March. Work is expected to finish by mid-February, boosting hockey infrastructure in the state

The BRS on Saturday countered Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka’s claims on the Naini coal block tender controversy, saying the cancellation of tenders itself proved a major scam. Former Minister T Harish Rao sought an impartial probe into the matter

BRS working president KT Rama Rao termed the phone-tapping case a politically motivated diversion by the Congress government. He accused the SIT of acting at the Chief Minister’s behest, said he would comply with the summons, and alleged misuse of police machinery

Contractor Shankar locked the ZPH School dining hall in Chinna Ghanpur over a two-year delay in payment under the “Mana Ooru Mana Badi” scheme, forcing students to eat outside and demanding immediate release of pending funds

Former Ministers Vemula Prashanth Reddy and S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for calling to demolish BRS flagposts, terming it undemocratic. They highlighted past controversies, political failures of Congress and TDP, and warned of public backlash in the next elections

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said he would continue meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Telangana’s development despite criticism. Addressing a public meeting in Nirmal, he announced new projects, infrastructure promises and additional funds for key initiatives.

Durgam Cheruvu, once a popular tourist attraction in Hyderabad’s IT corridor, is facing severe weed and algal infestation. Visitors have complained of foul smell and limited boating, blaming administrative inaction for the lake’s deteriorating condition.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the midnight arrests of three journalists in Telangana, likening the situation to the Emergency era. He questioned Rahul Gandhi and accused the Congress government of suppressing media freedom and misusing police power.

Congress BC aspirants in Telangana expressed concern over the delay in announcing 42 percent reservations for the community in municipal polls. Leaders said the promise appeared sidelined, adding that ticket allocation must ensure winnable seats for BC candidates

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu not to obstruct Telangana irrigation projects. Striking a conciliatory note, he said water disputes should be resolved through dialogue and mutual cooperation between the two States.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of planning to dissolve Siddipet district and merge it with neighbouring districts. He warned that people would launch a movement to protect Siddipet’s identity and development.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged unemployed youth to look beyond government jobs and focus on private sector opportunities. He said large-scale investments were essential to generate employment for Telangana’s 30 lakh job seekers.

BRS deputy floor leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised the Congress government’s proposal to create new municipal corporations, alleging it would erase Secunderabad’s identity. The party warned of protests and demanded immediate withdrawal of the plan