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Speaking to the media at Telangana Bhavan on Monday, Praveen Kumar highlighted the absence of a dedicated Home Minister and the frequent changes in the DGPs, which have led to poor management of law and order. "During former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's tenure, Rs 700 crore was allocated in the first Cabinet meeting to prioritize law and order, establishing Telangana as a national role model. However, the current situation is dismal," he commented.

Speaking to mediapersons at Nizamabad on Monday, Kavitha said despite having "SHE Teams" initiated by the previous BRS government to prevent crimes against women, the Congress government failed to ensure its effective functioning. She demanded that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who handles the Home department, conduct a special review meeting on women's safety and take urgent measures to control crime against women.

"The election for the party president will also be conducted, along with the formation of various internal committees ranging from the booth level to the State level. The party’s foundation day celebrations will be organized, and decisions regarding the teachers' and graduates' MLC elections will be made following the release of notifications," he said. He further confirmed that party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao is in good health and will make a public appearance at the right time.

"Unlike in other cases, the ED appears to be taking a more aggressive approach in this matter. I have filed a quash petition in the High Court and have full confidence in the legal process. We will make further decisions based on the outcome," he told the press on Monday.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao hailed PV Narasimha Rao as a visionary who rescued India from an economic crisis and laid the groundwork for modern India with his bold reforms. Referring to him as Telangana's pride, he emphasized that the BRS government had honored Telangana's son by celebrating his birth centenary, renaming Necklace Road as PV Marg, and erecting a statue in his memory. The state also recommended him for the Bharat Ratna, he added.

During the event, Kavitha stressed the importance of preserving Telangana's cultural heritage, especially the Bathukamma festival, which she claimed had been disrespected by the Congress government and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. She urged the public to come together and protect Telangana Thalli, portraying her as a maternal symbol for all.

In an open letter to Telangana farmers, Rama Rao criticized the Congress government's approach to farmer insurance, accusing it of implementing policies that would restrict full coverage and leave many farmers unsupported for crop investments. He urged farmers to remain alert and actively protest these measures, warning that inaction could result in losing critical insurance benefits and facing severe financial challenges.

At a press conference held at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday, BRS leaders accused Congress figures of spreading misinformation about Chief Minister Chandrashekhar Rao and his contributions to the development of Nalgonda district. They refuted the claims and asserted that Rao's efforts had significantly advanced the region.

While discussing the Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights in Land) Bill, 2024, in the Legislative Council on Saturday, Kavitha expressed concerns that the bill would create confusion across the State, causing difficulties for people in resolving land-related issues. Defending the BRS government's initiative to introduce the Dharani portal for land registration, she emphasized that Dharani serves as a protective shield for farmers, effectively curbing land scams in the State.

The BRS leader condemned the Congress government for making empty promises during elections and failing to fulfill them after coming to power. He accused the Congress of deceiving farmers with assurances of loan waivers, only to fall short in implementing them effectively.

While discussing the Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Chary highlighted that the Congress had promised to raise BC reservation in local bodies from the current 22 percent to 42 percent upon coming to power. However, he pointed out that the party has yet to take any action towards fulfilling this promise. "During the assembly elections, Congress promised to increase BC reservation to 42 percent in local bodies," he said.

Responding to the statement, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy accused the BRS government of providing electricity for only 11 to 14 hours a day. He further claimed that the supply was interrupted five to six times daily and stated that he had personally verified the logbooks at the substations to confirm this.

The session started with BRS MLAs urging the Speaker to address the Formula-E issue before discussing the Bhu Bharati Bill. Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao took the opportunity to criticize the Congress government for making unfounded corruption allegations against former Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao and the previous BRS government. "If the government is sincere and courageous, let’s have an open discussion and let the facts come out," he stated.

The session commenced in the afternoon on Friday after being adjourned earlier in the day for discussion on the Telangana Bhu Bharati Bill

BRS legislators have been making statements at the ongoing Assembly and Council sessions by donning different attires each day to spotlight various public issues. On Monday, they wore T-shirts featuring images of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and industrialist Gautam Adani. On Tuesday, they dressed in black to protest the detention of Lagacherla farmers. By Wednesday, they switched to the khaki uniform of auto-rickshaw drivers to draw attention to their struggles.

During a short discussion on the "Outstanding Liabilities of the State," Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka was speaking when a member from the treasury benches shouted "thief" as Harish Rao was about to begin his remarks. Harish Rao responded by calling the member a "useless fellow." In response, members from the treasury benches demanded that Harish Rao withdraw his comment. However, Harish Rao stood his ground, stating that if the member's remark was expunged, he would also withdraw his comment.

During the Question Hour, Kavitha defended the BRS government's decision to issue GO 317 following the creation of new districts, in line with the Presidential Orders. She explained that the government orders were intended to provide local youth with better access to government jobs. "However, those who criticized the formation of new districts and GO 317 during the BRS tenure are now in power. Instead of addressing the ongoing issues over the past year, they continue to blame the previous BRS government," she remarked.

In response to a question from BRS member Naveen Kumar Reddy in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, Uttam Kumar Reddy stated that the 18-package work of the PRLIS up to the Udandapur reservoir was ongoing. He added that Unit-I of Stage-I pumping station had been commissioned in September of the previous year, and that Stage-II, III, and IV pumping stations were nearly finished and ready for commissioning.

During the Question Hour on Tuesday, Legislative Affairs Minister D. Sridhar Babu addressed a question from BRS MLC Shambhipur Raju in the Legislative Council, stating that no detailed project report (DPR) had been prepared for the project.

Speaking to the media at the Legislative Council on Wednesday, Kavitha criticized the Congress government for failing to settle the bills of poor sarpanches, MPTCs, ZPTCs, and small contractors over the past year. She claimed that while the government paid Rs. 10,000 crore in bills to large contractors, it ignored the financial struggles of the sarpanches.