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BRS leader T Harish Rao attended Mahavir Jayanti celebrations in Hyderabad, highlighting the relevance of Bhagwan Mahavir’s teachings. He emphasised non-violence and harmony, and praised the Jain community’s contributions to social service and healthcare initiatives

Owners of a 27-acre land near Hyderabad’s ORR alleged repeated attacks and threats linked to persons associated with a Minister’s family. The affected family claimed intimidation, demolition of property and lack of police action despite court orders in their favour

The BRS met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla seeking dismissal of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and a judicial probe into alleged illegal mining. KT Rama Rao accused the Chief Minister of shielding him and warned of intensified agitation if no action is taken.

Several grassroots leaders from Asifabad constituency formally joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad. The induction, led by MLA Kova Laxmi, saw sarpanches, deputy sarpanches, and former ZPTCs and MPTCs pledging support to the party.

The Congress government admitted in the Assembly that several welfare, housing and recruitment initiatives were carried out under the previous BRS regime, contradicting its earlier criticism and reflecting a shift in its policy stance

KTR criticised the Congress government for organising sports events for MLAs during the ongoing Assembly session, alleging it reflects lack of seriousness. He accused the government of rushing budget discussions and avoiding key debates while diverting attention from opposition questions.

BRS leader T Harish Rao challenged CM A Revanth Reddy to contest Siddipet, predicting Congress’s defeat in the next Assembly elections. He accused the government of neglecting weaker sections, misusing job appointments, and curtailing Assembly discussions

The Telangana High Court issued notices to seven defecting MLAs and Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar over dismissal of disqualification pleas filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi. The case, linked to anti-defection law, is posted for April 16

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi sought an Assembly discussion on fuel and urea shortages in Telangana amid global tensions. MLA KP Vivekananda urged Centre and State to coordinate and ensure adequate supplies

BRS legislators boycotted the Deputy Chief Minister’s budget reply and staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly, alleging delays in circulation of budget documents and disorderly proceedings. Harish Rao criticised the government for not adhering to schedule and limiting discussion time.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the delimitation process but warned that a population-based approach could disadvantage southern States. He urged the Centre to follow the 1971 Census framework and ensure that representation in Parliament is not reduced.

KT Rama Rao criticised the arrest of BRSV leaders during a protest near the Assembly, calling it suppression of dissent. He demanded their immediate release and accused the government of ignoring student issues, pending dues and problems in residential schools.

BRS legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly protesting the government’s response on employee dues and alleged irregularities in rice exports to the Philippines. The Opposition demanded a House Committee probe and clarity on retirement benefits and pending DA arrears.

Fresh data in Telangana’s Socio-Economic Outlook 2026 contradicted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claims on debt repayment, with Dasoju Sravan alleging inflated figures and accusing him of misleading the Assembly to target former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi left Telangana with Rs 8 lakh crore debt faces contradictions from official data, which shows significantly lower public debt, while highlighting the Congress government’s substantial recent borrowings

The BRS plans to introduce a Private Member Bill to give legal backing to the Six Guarantees, urging Congress to support it. KT Rama Rao alleged delay in implementation and said the Bill would ensure accountability and enable people to seek legal remedy.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Musi Rejuvenation project will go ahead as planned despite protests, assuring justice to oustees and stating that public suggestions are being considered in aspects such as relief and rehabilitation

BRS leader T Harish Rao termed the Telangana Budget 2026-27 a “bogus budget”, alleging failure to implement Six Guarantees, recycled allocations and rising debt. He questioned welfare spending, demanded a white paper and challenged the government to prove its claims

BRS legislators staged a walkout and sit-in during Telangana’s Budget speech by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, protesting unfulfilled Congress promises like one tola gold and two lakh jobs, and the non-allocation of funds in the 2026–27 budget

Tension prevailed at the oil palm factory in Narmetta as BRS and Congress workers raised slogans against each other during a Rythu Mela event. Leaders from both sides appealed for calm, and the situation was brought under control