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Rao accused the Congress of deceiving the public with false promises during the election campaign. Reflecting on the Congress's time in power over the past year and a half, the former minister stated that the people of the State now wanted BRS to return to power under the leadership of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao.

Speaking to the media at the venue of Sunday’s massive public meeting, he said the rally was expected to attract huge crowds and highlight the party’s unwavering commitment to Telangana’s development. He stressed that the event would serve as a demonstration of the party’s dedication to the state's progress and the transformation it had achieved during its tenure.

Rama Rao shared photos and videos of the farmers' bullock cart rally on X, commending the determination and spirit of the farmers led by former Minister and senior MLA G Jagadish Reddy. He stated that their actions serve as an inspiration to Telangana's four crore people, protecting the state's interests and political identity.

The decision was formally declared by BRS working president KT Rama Rao following a meeting with party corporators, MLAs, and MLCs from Greater Hyderabad. The electoral college comprises 84 GHMC corporators, 15 MLAs, and two MPs from Hyderabad district. Polling will be held on April 23, with counting scheduled for April 25.

Following the Assembly elections, Gadwal MLA Krishnamohan Reddy switched allegiance from the BRS to the Congress. Since then, tensions have been high between his supporters and those of Saritha Tirupataiah, who had contested the elections on a Congress ticket.

“Mallikarjun Kharge was brought to Telangana, made grand promises to Dalits, and then left those commitments behind after securing their votes,” he said. “Where is the Rs 12 lakh promised under the Dalit Bandhu scheme? What happened to the Rs 6 lakh assured for house construction? And what about the land pattas and the 28 per cent quota in contracts for Dalits and tribals?”

It was the Congress party that lost public support within just a year, he said while addressing reporters on Friday. In general, opposition to a ruling party tends to build over two to two-and-a-half years, but in this case, the Congress has faced backlash within its first year, especially from rural communities discussing the government's failures.

With the latest additions, the total number of cases registered against Krishank has climbed to 21 within just 16 months of the Congress assuming power in Telangana. A majority of these FIRs are linked to his posts on X (formerly Twitter), which Krishank maintains are expressions of dissent, not criminal offenses.

Experts have raised concerns over the stagnation, calling it a troubling indicator of an economic slowdown under the Congress-led government. They caution that it points to a broader crisis affecting key sectors of the State’s economy. Telangana recorded a revenue of ₹5,401 crore in March 2025, compared to ₹5,399 crore in March 2024 — a marginal increase that has effectively stalled the growth momentum witnessed during the BRS regime.

Key leaders from the erstwhile districts of Khammam, Mahabubnagar, and Nalgonda took part in the meeting, which also saw the presence of BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and other senior leaders. The session centered on planning for the upcoming celebrations and reinforcing the party’s reach throughout Telangana.

Upon receiving the information, former Narayankhed MLA and BRS leader M Bhupal Reddy arrived at the location and consoled Singh's family. BRS leaders claimed that attacks on their party workers had risen since the Congress took power in Telangana.

Based on a complaint lodged by Congress leader Ramu, police registers case against Boddu Sridhar, takes him into custody and seizes his mobile phone

The BRS government had established the CSB with the sole intention of preventing and controlling cybercrimes. It was set up to save the public, public institutions and other entities from cyber threats. However, the CSB was being misused by the Congress to book fabricated and illegal cases against social media warriors, he said.

Warns that Indian pharmaceutical products could become more expensive in the US, reducing their competitiveness in one of the world's largest markets

Highlighting the BJP's inconsistent stance on the Kaleshwaram project, Vivekananda questioned why BJP MLAs in Telangana were opposing a project that had received full approval from the BJP-led Central government.

​During the Assembly's discussion on grant demands, disorder ensued as BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy addressed issues concerning the revenue, housing, and Information & Public Relations (I&PR) departments. His speech was repeatedly interrupted by ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, leading to a tumultuous session. ​

Mukra (K) Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi stated that the villagers collectively donated Rs 1,02,300 for the foundation day of the BRS. She mentioned that the residents contributed as a gesture of gratitude for K Chandrashekhar Rao's leadership, which played a key role in transforming their village into a model one in the country.

Says BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao never played politics in the name of religion, treated people of all religions as human beings

The MLCs sought clarity on the number of women who received ₹2,500, the young women who were provided scooties, the brides who were given one tola of gold, and the elderly who received ₹4,000 pensions— all electoral promises— from the ₹1.58 lakh crore debt incurred by the Congress government over the past 15 months.

Pegs outstanding debt at Rs 4.51 lakh crore as per revised estimates for 2024-25, contradicting Chief Minister's repeated claims that the State’s debt had skyrocketed to Rs 7 lakh crore under the previous BRS regime