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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu admitted he pressured the union government in 2014 to merge seven Telangana mandals with Andhra Pradesh. The remarks have revived political debate, with the BRS citing them as proof of a unilateral and politically driven decision

KT Rama Rao praised BRS's strong performance in gram panchayat elections, with 127 sarpanches and 156 deputy sarpanches winning. He highlighted Congress's declining support and BRS's growing influence in Telangana

Former minister Jogu Ramanna was detained while leading a BRS protest demanding soybean procurement and relief for farmers’ issues. The bandh disrupted transport and daily life, with shops and schools shut as farmer groups extended solidarity

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed grief over the demise of senior Urdu journalist MA Rahim in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

The BRS has strongly criticised the Congress government in Telangana for allegedly attempting to seize 50 acres of land belonging to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). KT Rama Rao accused the government of prioritising real estate interests over education and minority welfare.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in Jangaon, accusing the Congress of deceiving farmers and failing to honour welfare promises, while strongly defending former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna was detained in Adilabad while protesting alleged government inaction on farmers’ issues, including soybean procurement. BRS cadres staged a bandh, disrupting transport as shops and institutions remained closed amid heavy police deployment to maintain order 

BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju strongly opposed the proposed reorganisation of GHMC, alleging it was aimed at erasing Secunderabad’s 200-year-old identity. He warned of a mass movement if the Congress government proceeds without public consultation

BRS Council Whip Deshapati Srinivas criticised the Congress government for exempting toll fees for Andhra Pradesh-bound travellers during Sankranthi while denying similar relief to Telangana residents during State festivals, alleging discrimination and misuse of public funds.

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