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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the Narmetta oil palm factory in Siddipet on March 22, a project initiated during the BRS regime, which is set to boost oil palm processing, farmer returns and employment generation.

A heated exchange took place in the Telangana Assembly as BRS and Congress members clashed over allegations linked to a Kamareddy incident, with KT Rama Rao and Congress MLA Madan Mohan Rao trading charges during the Motion of Thanks debate.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of a Rs 18,000 crore scam in Hybrid Annuity Model road projects, alleging excess mobilisation advances and manipulated tenders, and demanded cancellation, probe, and vigilance oversight in Telangana

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to safeguard Telangana’s interests in Krishna and Godavari river water disputes. He questioned the government’s silence over Andhra Pradesh’s claims and demanded immediate steps to protect Telangana’s water rights.

BRS legislators, led by KT Rama Rao, staged a protest at Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial demanding statutory backing and funds for the Congress government’s Six Guarantees. The BRS vowed to raise these issues strongly in the budget session.

The ongoing LPG shortage in Telangana has sparked a fresh round of political sparring between Congress and BJP. Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy admitted to severe shortages in commercial LPG. The BJP, however, accused the Congress government of creating artificial scarcity.

The Telangana Best Available Scheme Parents Association has warned of laying siege to the Assembly during the Budget session if the State government fails to release Rs 218 crore in pending dues meant for SC and ST students studying in private schools

Khammam Municipal Corporation aims to collect Rs 38 crore in property taxes before March 31, 2026. With 37,000 property dues pending, officials have set up special counters, appointed assistants, and warned defaulters of water disconnections to meet the target.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has refuted the Congress government’s claim that the Centre is neglecting Telangana. He highlighted recent allocations including Rs 884 crore for MSP procurement, approval of over 18,000 houses under PMAY-Urban, Rs 3,175 crore for NH-167 expansion, and the announcement of two Amrit Bharat trains.

The Rangareddy district administration has issued fresh notifications to acquire land in Kandukur mandal for an industrial park, a university educational zone and a radial road. The move has triggered fresh concern among farmers who have already been protesting similar acquisition proposals.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of acting as a “real estate mafia” in Telangana, alleging large-scale demolitions of homes in Velugumatla and other areas. He demanded compensation, proper rehabilitation, and promised probe into officials and political beneficiaries

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government and Assembly Speaker over the dismissal of disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs, accusing Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating the verdict. He termed it undemocratic and said BRS would explore legal and political options.

Controversies over land acquisition have intensified in Telangana since the Congress government assumed power, with farmers, students and residents staging protests over projects ranging from pharma villages to IT parks and roads, citing environmental concerns, poor compensation and livelihood threats.

Former sarpanches in Suryapet staged a shirtless protest outside the Collector’s Office, demanding clearance of development work bills pending for two years. They alleged that despite assurances before elections, the Congress government sidelined their concerns after coming to power.

KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government’s Musi Riverfront project in Hyderabad, claiming it risks displacing 1.5 lakh residents. He demanded cost transparency, protection of poor households, and offered BRS leadership to complete the project responsibly

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s 99-day action plan has triggered questions over funding and fiscal clarity. Critics say the programme lacks transparent allocations and measurable targets, raising concerns that it may become administrative repackaging rather than substantive reform.

Telangana’s real estate sector, especially in Hyderabad, has faced a prolonged slowdown over the past two years. Industry stakeholders cite policy uncertainty, administrative decisions and global headwinds as key reasons behind declining housing sales, new launches and office space demand.

A shocking incident at Government General Hospital, Jadcherla, where stray dogs nibbled on a body in the postmortem wing, has led to the suspension of the Superintendent and three staff members. The Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishat Commissioner Ajay Kumar ordered the suspensions after public outrage.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has alleged massive irregularities in the Education Department, claiming that over Rs 100 crore was misappropriated in the procurement of bunker beds for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the demolition drive in Telangana's Khammam district, calling it bulldozer raj. He alleged that hundreds of Bhoodan houses were razed without notice and accused the Congress of adopting displacement policies similar to BJP-ruled states.