BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana, citing corruption, administrative failures, and policy shortcomings.
Labour Minister G. Vivek allegedly offered Rs. 3 crore each to three BRS councillors to gain control of Kyathanpalli municipality following a Congress setback. The councillors rejected the offer, remaining loyal to the BRS-CPI alliance, sources claimed.
BRS working president KTR accused the ruling Congress of using violence and intimidation against BRS councillors during the municipal elections in Mancherial and Jangaon. He condemned the stone-pelting incident and warned Congress of public backlash for their actions
The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Kyathanpalli municipality in Mancherial was postponed once again after Congress councillors allegedly damaged furniture and assaulted women councillors during a special meeting.
Heavy police deployment and political protests marked the Thorrur Municipality elections in Warangal district. Senior BRS leaders were placed under house arrest, while buses carrying councillors were stopped, sparking allegations of selective restrictions.
Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy appealed to trade union leaders to work for the victory of BRS candidates in the February 11 municipal elections, indicating efforts to return to the party he had quit earlier to join the Congress.
A special meeting has been convened on Monday for the trust vote. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been imposed in the town in view of the floor test and to prevent any untoward incidents.
