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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP/MLA court in Sultanpur over a defamation case filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra for alleged remarks against Amit Shah. Proceedings lasted 20 minutes; next hearing is March 9
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The Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the Indian National Congress after senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar made controversial remarks against party colleagues, triggering political reactions and allegations of internal turmoil within Congress
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Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for claiming he would continue in the next term. He termed the remarks arrogant and said the Congress follows established procedures in selecting its Chief Minister
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Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy from Munugode has once again issued a stern warning to the party, demanding a cabinet post. Speaking at a victory rally in Choutuppal, he declared that he would either become a minister soon or even the Chief Minister if sidelined.
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Former MLA Vanama Venkateswara Rao accused the Congress of kidnapping BRS corporator Guguloth Rambabu from the 32nd division of Kothagudem Municipal Corporation. The incident reportedly occurred while Rambabu was at the former MLA’s residence in Old Paloncha.
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi registered a sweeping victory in the Gaddapotharam municipality, winning 15 of the 18 wards, while the ruling Congress secured two wards. An Independent won one ward. Elections to the civic bodies were held on February 11.
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Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused police officers and officials in Mahabubnagar of favouring the ruling Congress party and intimidating opposition candidates. He urged the State Election Commission to set up a committee to investigate irregularities and take action.
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Tension prevailed in Aliabad municipality in Medchal after Congress party workers allegedly attacked BRS leaders during campaigning. The clash followed a dispute over loudspeaker volume. Police intervened to control the situation as slogans were raised against BRS leaders
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Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, campaigning in Kothagudem, cautioned party cadres and voters against rebel Congress leaders contesting as independents. He urged vigilance against those claiming close ties with him for political gain.
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Former Telangana Minister T Harish Rao has accused the ruling Congress party of abducting BRS candidates ahead of municipal elections, citing fear of defeat due to growing public anger.
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticised the Assembly Speaker’s decision dismissing defection cases against BRS MLAs. He accused the Congress of pressuring the Speaker and said the rulings had made a mockery of democracy.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will begin district tours from Wednesday to campaign for the Congress party in the municipal elections scheduled on February 11. He will address public meetings across several districts, starting from Miryalguda and concluding at Bhupalpally.
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A farmer died of electrocution at Rukmapur village in Chegunta mandal while checking a borewell cable amid power issues. The incident has triggered anger among farmers, who blamed erratic electricity supply and alleged lapses after the change of government.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the midnight arrests of three journalists in Telangana, likening the situation to the Emergency era. He questioned Rahul Gandhi and accused the Congress government of suppressing media freedom and misusing police power.
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A cryptic social media post by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reignited speculation over the state’s leadership tussle. Amid rumours of high-command talks after Sankranti, Congress leaders downplayed speculation even as political circles buzzed about a possible change
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Congress of hypocrisy over Assembly presentations, citing its past opposition and current usage
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Congress factionalism in Warangal East intensified as MLC Baswaraju Saraiah sought a probe into alleged misuse of SC/ST Atrocities cases, triggering backlash from Konda Surekha’s supporters and Dalit groups
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A tense situation unfolded at ESI Hospital in Erragadda, Hyderabad, after locals opposed the allotment of prime government land for a graveyard. The BJP alleged that the Congress initiated construction work at night using bulldozers on land originally meant for hospital use.
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Party veteran Digvijay Singh has belled the proverbial cat in the Congress by openly comparing its lack of organisational strength with that of RSS-BJP
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In a major political development, around 150 Congress leaders and activists from Jadcherla constituency joined the BRS, marking a setback for the Congress in Mahbubnagar district. BRS working president KT Rama Rao inducted them at Erravelli, while former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao had earlier received their support.