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Police placed several BRS leaders under house arrest in Echoda mandal of Adilabad district after farmers called for a siege of the Telangana Assembly demanding immediate release of Rythu Bharosa benefits.

BRS legislators criticised the Governor’s address in the Telangana Assembly, alleging the Congress government made misleading claims and ignored key promises including the Six Guarantees, Rythu Bharosa payments, financial aid for women and employment opportunities for youth.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned drug use and demanded strict action against those involved in narcotics. He warned against attempts to link the party to drug cases for political reasons and said he was ready to undergo any test.

BRS Rajya Sabha MP B. Parthasaradhi Reddy urged the Centre to treat the rising cancer burden as a national priority and launch mass screening programmes, while another BRS MP demanded a ban on the herbicide Paraquat Dichloride citing health risks.

BRS leaders distributed Ramzan kits to poor Muslims across Siddipet town with the support of former minister T Harish Rao. Later, Harish Rao and former Home Minister Mohd. Mehmood Ali attended a large iftar gathering at the Idgah.

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BRSLP deputy leader T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of former BRS MLA Balka Suman, accusing the Congress government of undermining democracy in Kyathanpally. He demanded SEC intervention to ensure Suman’s release and a free, fair municipal chairman election.

In Medak district, BRS secured nine municipalities, including Indresham, while Congress won 10. Zaheerabad went to Congress despite BRS winning more wards, aided by Independent and MIM support. Key leadership and alliances determined municipal chairperson and vice-chairperson posts.

The BRS swept the Patancheru constituency, winning all chairperson posts in five municipalities. With strong leadership from Harish Rao and support from independents, the party secured majorities in key wards and celebrated the victory as a birthday gift for K Chandrashekhar Rao.

The BRS surprised many by winning the Asifabad Municipality chairperson post, securing support beyond its own councillors. Congress failed to muster numbers amid internal factionalism, while a party councillor’s cross-vote is likely to invite disciplinary action.

Thorrur and Dornakal municipal elections postponed amid BRS-Congress clashes and ex-officio voting disputes; police intervene, BRS stages dharna demanding rightful chairperson post

The BRS has approached the State Election Commission alleging illegal dual ex-officio registration of Warangal MP Kadiyam Kavya in Thorrur municipality. The issue has intensified political tensions ahead of the chairperson and vice-chairperson elections.

Ahead of mayoral and chairperson elections across Telangana, the BRS has accused the Congress and BJP of engineering backroom deals to edge it out of power in hung civic bodies, triggering tensions, allegations of coercion and political drama.

The BRS has decided to abstain from voting in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor election scheduled for Monday, reportedly upset over the Congress changing its mayoral candidate at the last minute. No party currently has a clear majority.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) strengthened its position in Bellampally Municipality as Independent and Congress councillors joined the party in the presence of KT Rama Rao. A BJP candidate extended unconditional support without formally joining the BRS.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi swept the municipal elections in the Patancheru constituency, winning three of five municipalities outright and securing leads in the remaining two. With ex-officio support and Independent backing, the party is set to form all five civic bodies.

A BRS candidate clinched victory in Dubbak municipal elections after a tie in votes was resolved through a coin toss. With seven wards already secured, the party is hopeful of forming the municipal body as counting continues.

Counting of votes in municipal polls gathered momentum on Friday, with results declared in 448 of the 2,996 wards. Congress led the tally. In a rare incident, voters in Suryapet attached appeal slips with ballots, surprising officials.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi emerged as the single largest party in Isnapur municipality, winning 12 of the 26 wards, while the Congress secured 10. Four Independent councillors will play a decisive role in forming the civic body as the Congress lacks a majority and ex-officio support.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi secured control of Indresham municipality in Patancheru Assembly constituency, winning nine of the 18 wards. Congress won six wards, while the BJP and an Independent claimed three. With MLA support, the BRS is set to form the civic body.