BRS leaders in Kothagudem condemned TGSRTC officials for removing driver Ashok from service after he highlighted farmers’ issues during a protest. They argued his remarks were civic responsibility, not political, and demanded his immediate reinstatement.
Heated exchanges marked the Telangana Assembly budget discussion as BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the ruling Congress of silencing the Opposition amid repeated interruptions by Ministers, triggering protests and sharp arguments between both sides.
Tension prevailed at the Medaram jathara for a few hours after devotees allegedly attacked the convoy of SC and ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman during his visit for darshan. Four vehicles were partially damaged; no injuries were reported.
Physical directors and physical education teachers of TGSWREIS colleges in Hyderabad have urged the State government not to burden them with non-core duties such as caretaker or warden roles. In a representation to Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman, they said additional responsibilities beyond their job chart are causing burnout, health risks and reducing the quality of sports training.
BRS leader Gadari Kishore Kumar cautioned Congress Ministers Adluri Laxman and Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy against making personal remarks on T Harish Rao, alleging that the Congress government was steeped in infighting and corruption. He accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misuse of power.
SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman raised objections to alleged derogatory remarks by BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, calling for a public apology. He has written to party leaders and plans to meet top Congress figures amid election season tensions.
A video allegedly capturing BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar making a derogatory remark about SC Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman has triggered political backlash in Telangana. The comment, which referred to someone as a "buffalo," was widely condemned after being shared by BRS leaders.
The three new Ministers are first-time MLAs and their appointment as incharge Ministers has triggered speculations both in Gandhi Bhavan and political circles.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office to the three MLAs at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and several others, including chairpersons of various corporations, attended the swearing-in ceremony.
The MLC severely condemned the murder of his close aid Gangareddy (53) on Tuesday. He staged a protest on the road and vented his ire over the Congress leadership.
