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Congress Ministers assembled at Gun Park instead of the Press Club after accepting the BRS challenge for a debate on welfare tender irregularities. They accused BRS leaders of staying away and challenged BRS Chief K Chandrashekhar Rao to participate.

A political confrontation between the Congress and the BRS intensified in Hyderabad after rival leaders challenged each other to public debates over Telangana's debt and residential school tenders. Heavy police deployment prevented clashes, while Harish Rao sustained minor injuries during the commotion.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had failed farmers by not implementing key promises, criticised its handling of irrigation and agriculture, and claimed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's remarks on power reflected growing political insecurity.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a public debate on governance, State finances and farmers' issues. He accused the Congress government of misrepresenting Telangana's financial position and failing to fulfil key promises made to farmers

Even as the Telangana government began disbursing Rythu Bharosa assistance for the Vaanakalam season, uncertainty remains over whether all eligible farmers will receive support. The scheme continues to face criticism over delayed payments, pending dues and the lack of a clear implementation framework.

BRS cadres staged a sit-in at Koutala mandal centre in Kumram Bheem Asifabad, demanding that the State government restore security to party general secretary Dr RS Praveen Kumar. They alleged the security was withdrawn because he was exposing the government's failures

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan opposed the proposed dumping yard at Bandravirala, claiming it would harm the Musi River catchment area and affect nearby villages. He demanded its immediate withdrawal and warned of statewide protests if the Congress government proceeded with the proposal

Residents of Ambedkar Nagar, Golbangla Basti and the fifth ward staged a protest against a garbage dumping yard near a temple in Mancherial. They demanded its relocation, citing health concerns, while BRS leaders extended support to the agitation

BRS MLA KP Vivekananda accused the Congress government of delaying the Hyderabad Metro Rail extension to Medchal and failing to secure Central funding. He warned that the BRS would launch a public agitation along with citizen groups if the project continued to be delayed

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited the family of Telangana martyr Yadi Reddy and assured continued support. He said the sacrifices of Telangana martyrs would never be forgotten and promised healthcare assistance to Yadi Reddy's family on behalf of the BRS

The BRS has continued to raise the issue of Sigachi blast victims, demanding compensation and action against those responsible. Former Minister Harish Rao and party leaders have supported victims' families and are planning a protest on June 30.

Police detained several BRS leaders and a few Youth Congress leaders across the erstwhile Nalgonda district ahead of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's visit. The BRS had planned protests over pending job promises, while some Youth Congress workers reportedly intended to raise local political demands.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of failing to protect farmers' interests, reneging on poll promises and misleading people on State debt. He also criticised the government's handling of Pharma City lands and called the Chief Minister "Hitler Reddy".

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy demanded the withdrawal of GO Ms No. 9, alleging that it was weakening the fee reimbursement scheme and causing hardship to students, while accusing the Congress government of failing to release pending dues to colleges.

The BRS has accused the Congress government of paving the way for political interference in Anganwadi recruitments through new guidelines. The party demanded the withdrawal of GO No. 37 and sought changes to ensure a transparent and merit-based recruitment process.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises, pushing Telangana into debt and hurting the real estate sector. He also called on party workers to strengthen the organisation and prepare for future electoral battles.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy alleged a Rs 1,000-crore scam in the implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme and demanded an investigation into irregularities in the Energy Department. He also accused the government of neglecting farmers and engaging in match-fixing politics with the BJP.

The BRS has urged the Election Commission of India to prioritise the identification and removal of duplicate and ineligible voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, seeking technology-driven verification and coordination between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh authorities.

BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan alleged that Pragathi Bhavan has been turned into a centre for collecting commissions under the present government. Addressing party workers in Madhira, he also urged cadre mobilisation and awareness on the special intensive revision of electoral rolls

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar questioned the State government's handling of the Petbasheerabad minor rape case, alleging lapses in protecting the victim’s interests and opposing bail. He demanded a review of the bail order and immediate filing of the charge sheet.