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A 32-year-old BC youth, Sai Eshwar, attempted self-immolation in Hyderabad protesting the Congress government’s unfulfilled promise of 42% reservation. Critically injured, he is under treatment at Gandhi Hospital, while BRS and BC leaders demand government accountability and financial aid

The Chanchalguda–Santosh Nagar flyover in Hyderabad, originally slated for 2022 completion, faces prolonged delays. Residents report potholes, narrow roads, and traffic congestion. GHMC cites past obstacles and promises project completion and road recarpeting by June 2026.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for allegedly diverting over 9,300 acres of industrial land for real estate use. He warned of job losses, vowed legal action, and announced a statewide campaign to protect lands meant for industrial development.

KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying persons with disabilities by failing to fulfil key welfare promises even after two years in power. He contrasted the alleged inaction with BRS regime’s record and vowed continued pressure until all assurances are met

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Congress government after OU Law College students protested over stale food being served in the hostel mess. Sharing videos showing poor quality meals, he said the incident exposed the deterioration of education and student welfare under the two-year-old regime.

The Congress government in Telangana faces fresh controversy after the son of a senior Minister was allegedly involved in a land-grabbing case in Vattinagulapally, Gandipet mandal. Despite a court stay order, the Minister’s son and his aides reportedly trespassed into a three-acre plot, prompting police intervention.

Contract workers in Hyderabad’s government hospitals, including sanitation, security, and patient care staff, staged a one-hour protest demanding higher wages. Organised by TMCEWU and affiliated to AITUC, the workers highlighted that they are paid Rs 11,000 instead of the mandated Rs 13,600.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will visit Quthbullapur on Wednesday to lead a protest against what the party calls a major attempt by the Congress government to divert industrial land for private use under the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy

Telangana’s economy has slowed sharply with revenue contraction, rising debt, falling growth rates and recurring deflation. Data comparisons with the BRS-era highlight reduced tax performance, widening deficits and weakening demand. Economists warn the State needs urgent corrective measures to prevent prolonged stagnation

The BRS on Monday criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s “Vijayotsava Sabha” in Mahabubnagar, calling it an “utter flop” due to low turnout. Party leaders accused the CM of ignoring governance, delaying key projects and misrepresenting the BRS government’s contribution

The BRS has launched a Statewide agitation against the Congress government’s Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy, alleging a ₹5 lakh crore land scam. K.T. Rama Rao formed eight committees to inspect industrial areas and expose discrepancies in land regularisation.

BRS MLA T Harish Rao held the Congress government responsible for the suicide of tenant farmer Banoth Veeranna in Khammam, alleging betrayal of farmers and unfulfilled promises. He demanded ex-gratia support for the family and urged the Chief Minister to address farmers’ distress.

A 40-year-old tenant farmer, Banoth Veeranna, died by suicide in Khammam after crop losses and mounting debts of ₹15 lakh. He recorded a video explaining tenant farmers’ struggles and urged the government to provide support and subsidies.

Rural politics in Telangana has taken a tense turn as gram panchayat elections approach. Many local leaders are reluctant to contest due to two years of unpaid bills for development works, leaving former sarpanches in debt. The Congress government owes Rs 1,083 crore in pending bills, with only a fraction released despite promises.

The Congress government in Telangana faces criticism for extravagant spending on global events. While aiming to attract investments and boost Hyderabad’s image, costs have sparked opposition backlash. Upcoming summits and celebrations intensify questions over fiscal prudence amid claims of near bankruptcy.

The Congress government in Telangana has allotted only 45.41 percent of gram panchayat seats to women, falling short of the mandated 50 percent under the Panchayat Raj Act. This is lower than the 49.09 percent extended by the previous BRS government in 2019.

BRS leader G. Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of executing a large-scale land scam under the HILTP by allotting undervalued prime land to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s relatives and associates. He demanded disclosure of all beneficiaries and warned of action if BRS returns to power.

BC leaders in Khammam and Kothagudem have criticised the Congress government for failing to ensure the promised 23 percent reservation for backward classes in gram panchayats. They argue that the push for creating new urban local bodies has reduced BC representation, with some mandals having no reserved sarpanch seats despite high BC populations.

BRS has accused the Congress-led Telangana government of orchestrating a land scam under the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy (HILTP). Party spokesperson Krishank Manne alleged that prime industrial lands worth crores are being undervalued and sold at throwaway prices.

The Congress government in Telangana has come under fire for offering only 17 percent reservations to Backward Classes (BCs) in panchayat elections, despite promising 42 percent in its Kamareddy Declaration. A GO Ms 9 providing 42 percent quota was stayed by the High Court, citing the Supreme Court’s 50 percent cap on reservations.