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Speaking at a press conference at Telangana Bhavan on Friday, Sridhar Reddy dismissed Revanth Reddy’s claim that POK (Pak-Occupied Kashmir) would have been integrated into India if Rahul Gandhi were Prime Minister as a joke. He pointed out that the Congress party is actually responsible for the Kashmir issue from the beginning.

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They accused the Congress government of disrespecting women and damaging Telangana’s international reputation, contrasting it with the previous BRS administration, which they said upheld women’s dignity and promoted festivals like Bathukamma as proud symbols of the state’s cultural heritage.

Former Sirpur MLA Koneru Konappa, who switched from BRS to Congress, has alleged neglect and groupism within the party. Despite boosting the vote share, he says leaders like him are being sidelined, and promised funds remain unreleased

KCR is our leader. Only his leadership can offer a genuine alternative to the Congress and the BJP. Only he can take Telangana forward, she asserted

Former Minister and senior MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav visited the accident site and inquired with the officials about the incident

Following the outrage over Telangana women washing the feet of Miss World contestants ahead of their visit to Ramappa temple, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D Anasuya found fault with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) for politicizing the issue

Dubbing it as a grave affront to Telangana’s dignity, the party condemns the incident as humiliating and unacceptable

BRS will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a grand event in Dallas, USA, on June 1, 2025, at DR Pepper Arena. KT Rama Rao will be chief guest. The event marks the start of global Silver Jubilee celebrations

He stated that the Congress government had reneged on its promises, pushing degree colleges across the State into financial crisis as fee reimbursement dues soared to Rs 800 crore. The prolonged delay, he noted, has left several institutions struggling, with some suspending admissions and even closing down temporarily.

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In his statement, Chandrashekhar Rao hailed Basavanna as a visionary who defied caste, colour, and gender-based discrimination through both his teachings and his actions. He described Basaveshwara as a social reformer who championed equality and public welfare by blending spiritual wisdom with progressive governance. “His ideals transcend time and continue to inspire generations,” he remarked.

Accusations have been made that funds intended for public welfare were being diverted into private pockets. This claim is not solely from the BRS; over 200 contractors, who had not received payment for their bills unless they paid commissions, protested by storming the Finance Minister’s office in the Secretariat. They raised concerns about the prevalent commission culture, he said.

He stated that they were holding the establishment accountable and giving a voice to the voiceless. Expressing strong disapproval of the police's role in silencing them through case filings, he urged the police to take note that the BRS would be coming to power in the next elections.

Chandrashekhar Rao, emphasizing that the operation primarily focused in neighboring Chhattisgarh, condemned the massacre as unjust and "against dharma." He urged the Centre to halt the killings and instead invite the Maoists for peace talks to hear their concerns.

He recalled how, as if the local leaders were not enough, "duplicate" Gandhis arrived from New Delhi and promised Rs. 15,000 under Rythu Bandhu, a higher amount than what KCR was offering, and questioned what happened to that promise.

Speaking at the massive rally in Elkathurthy, he highlighted that Telangana, from its formation as a separate state, has evolved into a progressive region due to the tireless efforts of its leaders and the sacrifices of its people.

He recalled that even the word 'Telangana' was banned in the Assembly, with the Speaker issuing a ruling on the matter, while addressing the party's silver jubilee meeting at Elkakurthy. He emphasized that at every crucial moment, it was the BRS leaders who made personal sacrifices for the cause of Telangana.

Beginning by highlighting Telangana’s journey of growth since the BRS (formerly TRS) took office in 2014, Rao recalled how the State garnered numerous awards and achieved impressive progress across various sectors, including per capita income and GSDP.

Rao arrived at the venue by 6.30 pm and requested the crowd to rise and observe a moment of silence in honor of the 26 tourists who lost their lives in the terror attack. Only after this solemn tribute did he commence the proceedings of the meeting.