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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Congress of hypocrisy over Assembly presentations, citing its past opposition and current usage

BRS accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of using foul language in the Assembly and the Speaker of bias, alleging Opposition voices were suppressed, prompting BRS MLAs to boycott the session

Former minister Jogu Ramanna fainted after police allegedly dragged him during a BRS protest in Adilabad demanding soybean procurement. The incident triggered tension as party cadres staged a sit-in, accusing police of acting at the behest of the ruling Congress.

The Telangana Congress accused the Opposition BRS of boycotting the Assembly session to avoid scrutiny of its failures and irregularities. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao alleged that BRS was unwilling to respond to questions on the allocation of Krishna river waters under the Palamuru-Rangareddy project.

The BRS has raised concerns over Hyderabad potentially being steered towards Union Territory status following the Congress government’s decision to merge 27 urban local bodies into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has triggered a controversy with sharp remarks against BRS leaders during and outside the Telangana Assembly. The comments, made during question hour and later at Praja Bhavan, have drawn criticism for breaking assurances of issue-based debates.

Senior BRS leader B Vinod Kumar inaugurated the relocated Vaaradhi study circle at Prathima multiplex in Karimnagar. Started in 2018 under Prathima Foundation, the centre has helped around 300 unemployed youth secure jobs through competitive exam preparation.

BRS legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly after objecting to remarks made by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during Question Hour while replying to queries on the Musi River Rejuvenation Project, leading to heated exchanges in the House.

Former Minister T Harish Rao assured the Telangana Union of Working Journalists that the BRS would raise the issue of journalist accreditation cards in the Assembly. He opposed GO 252, saying it unfairly divides journalists and harms their welfare.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded that the Congress government give the principal opposition an equal opportunity to make a PowerPoint presentation in the Assembly. He criticised the government’s record on irrigation and said democracy demands equal rights for all MLAs

The winter session of the Telangana Assembly began on a calm note, marked by a rare handshake between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS leader K Chandrashekhar Rao. Political heat rose later during Zero Hour discussions

BRS MLAs raised issues such as washed-away check dams, urea shortage, power supply problems and delays in fund release during Zero Hour in the Assembly. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and stalling key infrastructure and irrigation projects.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to keep its election promises and pushing farmers into distress. He said public sentiment favoured a BRS return and asserted that K Chandrashekhar Rao would be back as Chief Minister.

Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and neglecting farmers. He questioned the reduction in water allocation for the Palamuru-Rangareddy project and pressed for a longer Assembly session

BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the Congress government in the Telangana Assembly for failing to implement Pay Revision Commission, release retirement benefits, restore Old Pension Scheme, and provide employee welfare, affecting serving and retired staff, including police personnel

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Telangana government’s handling of river water projects, alleged stalling of Palamuru-Rangareddy scheme, and diversions like phone tapping probes. He defended BRS achievements and warned of political maneuvers ahead of municipal polls

Senior BRS leaders Sandra Veeraiah and Lingala Kamal Raju have accused the Congress government of abusing power and unleashing violence against their party workers in Khammam. They alleged that Congress workers, backed by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, attacked BRS supporters in Madhira constituency and other villages, while police acted in a biased manner.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks on KT Rama Rao’s education have reignited debate on the neglect of higher education in Telangana before bifurcation, when students were forced to migrate to Andhra districts due to weak government institutions.

Kamareddy witnesses rising post-election violence as a BRS supporter, Ranjith, is critically injured in an axe attack by local Congress leaders over Sarpanch election disputes. Police cite personal differences, while locals demand strict action against the accused

In a major political development, around 150 Congress leaders and activists from Jadcherla constituency joined the BRS, marking a setback for the Congress in Mahbubnagar district. BRS working president KT Rama Rao inducted them at Erravelli, while former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao had earlier received their support.