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The congress government, led by CM A Revanth Reddy, has decided to hand over the Kaleshwaram project irregularities to the CBI, citing reports from NDSA, CAG and Justice PC Ghose Commission

In a heated discussion in the Telangana Assembly, Former Minister T Harish Rao strongly criticised the Congress government over the PC Ghose Commission report. He accused the government of using the Commission for political vendetta, while ignoring the ongoing crises like the devastating floods and farmer distress.

BRS accused the Congress government of lacking commitment in extending 42 per cent BC reservations, questioned the new Bills’ credibility, demanded parliamentary pressure, and highlighted past judicial hurdles, while extending support to Municipalities and Panchayat Raj Amendment Bills in Telangana Assembly

BRS whip KP Vivekanand Goud accused the Congress government of mismanaging the Telangana Assembly session by avoiding debates on floods and urea shortage. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for skipping discussions to attend a Kerala event and opposed the late tabling of the Ghose Commission report

The Telangana government tabled the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project in the Assembly on Sunday, providing only digital copies to MLAs. BRS lawmakers objected, citing denial of hard copies as their party chief KCR did not attend as Leader of the Opposition.

The BRS launched protests in Hyderabad and across Telangana demanding a special 15-day Assembly session on the urea shortage, irrigation problems and farmer suicides. Led by KT Rama Rao, the protests saw BRS legislators arrested as farmers continued their statewide agitation

The Congress government’s claims of paying Rs 6,000–7,000 crore monthly as interest on loans taken during the previous BRS regime have been contradicted by official data. The CAG report reveals average monthly interest payments of around Rs 2,300 crore, totalling Rs 9,355 crore in the first four months of FY 2025–26, just 48% of the annual budgeted estimate.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to act on IMD warnings before heavy rains devastated Medak and Kamareddy. He demanded ₹25 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families and compensation for farmers, alleging gross negligence in relief efforts.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to prepare for heavy rains and floods despite forecasts. Ahead of visiting rain-hit districts, he directed BRS cadre to lead relief efforts, provide food, medical aid, and sanitation.

The Telangana government will distribute PDS rice in jute bags carrying the Congress Six Guarantees logo and photos of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy from September. While officials call it welfare promotion, dealers see it as publicity

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his cabinet for neglecting Telangana’s farmers amid a worsening urea shortage. He accused Congress and BJP MPs of indifference and demanded immediate government action to address the fertiliser crisis.

BRS cadres staged protests in Kothagudem alleging urea shortage under the Congress government. Leaders blamed poor planning, black marketing, and Centre’s reduced allocations, demanding transparent distribution and strict action against irregularities

Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the preventive detention of students before CM A Revanth Reddy’s visit to Osmania University, calling it undemocratic and warning that Telangana society will not tolerate excesses against youth.

Former Minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for two dengue deaths in Timmapur village, Siddipet, calling them “murders.” He accused the government of negligence in sanitation, failing to release panchayat funds, and not supplying adequate fertiliser to farmers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of stalling the construction of key super-speciality hospitals conceptualised by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, urging the government to prioritise their completion to ensure accessible healthcare in Telangana.

BRS MLC Takkallapalli Ravinder Rao blamed the Congress government for Telangana’s sanitation crisis, citing garbage accumulation, disease outbreaks, and delayed local body elections. He warned of direct action if conditions fail to improve, accusing the government of neglecting people’s basic needs

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy accused the Congress government of failing farmers by allowing urea to be sold in the black market for Rs.400, despite Central subsidies keeping the official price at Rs.266. He alleged stock diversion and sought accountability

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the 4000 MW Yadadri Power Plant would be dedicated to the nation by January 15. He highlighted free power schemes, jobs for land losers, and Congress’s commitment to uninterrupted electricity despite rising demand

Tension gripped the Telangana Secretariat as BJP leaders attempted to storm the premises under their “Save Hyderabad” campaign. The protest, citing electrocution deaths, poor civic infrastructure, and law-and-order lapses, led to house arrests of corporators and preventive detention of leaders.

Former Telangana Minister S. Niranjan Reddy has strongly criticised Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao for dismissive remarks about protesting farmers amid a growing urea shortage. Reddy accused the Congress-led government of mismanaging fertiliser supply and demanded an unconditional apology.