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As the Congress government invites bids to repair the Medigadda barrage ahead of local body elections, its leaders revisit years of criticism against the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. From Rahul Gandhi’s corruption allegations to Revanth Reddy’s calls for reconstruction and Uttam Kumar Reddy’s scathing remarks on financial waste, the KLIP remains a political flashpoint in Telangana’s irrigation narrative.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of misleading Backward Classes on 42 percent reservations without legal safeguards. He warned that the Supreme Court could nullify the move, demanded inclusion in the Ninth Schedule, and ridiculed affidavit promises

BRS leader Banoth Ravi, alias Army Ravi, attempted suicide in Khammam alleging harassment by Congress leaders and police. In a selfie video, he accused Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s followers and police officials of plotting to kill him and filing false cases.

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao marked the first anniversary of the ED raid on Congress Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s Hyderabad residence, criticizing the alleged BJP-Congress collusion and questioning the abrupt silence on the probe’s outcome.

Congress condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA, saying detaining him will not restore peace in Ladakh. Wangchuk, a key voice in the statehood and Sixth Schedule agitation, has mobilised youth and carried out peaceful protests

BRS launched a Statewide Congress Dues Card campaign, accusing the ruling party of failing to deliver on its 2023 poll promises. K.T. Rama Rao said Congress owes crores in pending welfare schemes and urged voters to reject it in upcoming elections.

Former Sirpur-Kagaznagar MLA Koneru Konappa has rejoined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), marking a political reversal after his brief stint with the Congress. Joined by his brother Koneru Krishna Rao, the duo was welcomed by senior BRS leaders at K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao lashed out at the Congress for neglecting farmers and accused the BJP of cheating the public. He urged youth to join politics, alleging failures in governance and demanding a return of former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of cheating Singareni Collieries workers by cutting their profit share bonus for 2024-25. He said only a fraction of profits was considered for distribution and warned of an agitation if the decision is not reversed

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Congress of colluding with BJP, calling both “two sides of the same coin.” He criticised bulldozer demolitions, targeted PM Modi on GST and H-1B, and termed Jubilee Hills bypoll a referendum.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan hailed GST 2.0 as fulfilling a long-standing public demand, while accusing Congress of political inconsistency. The BJP projects the reform as people-first; opposition calls it short-term populism.

Paresh Rawal shared that BJP leaders, unlike during Congress rule, lead hard-working lives under Modi. He praised the Prime Minister’s strict discipline and shared updates about his upcoming film The Taj Story

BJP criticised the Karnataka Congress government over crumbling roads and infrastructure in Bengaluru, claiming that potholes are driving tech firms like BlackBuck away. The party also accused the government of high prices, scams, and neglecting citizens despite heavy taxation

The Telangana government has turned to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, once criticised by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to supply drinking water to Hyderabad. The Rs 2,085 crore plan will draw Godavari water through Mallannasagar to meet the city’s growing demand

BJP slammed Congress for not taking strong action against Pakistan even after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, citing Sam Pitroda’s comments about feeling “at home” in Pakistan. BJP leaders alleged Congress consistently favored Pakistan on terror, water, and political issues

Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has issued fresh notices to six BRS MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress, directing them to submit detailed replies within three days. Petitioners have also been asked to provide additional documentary evidence in proper legal format.

Warangal Congress infighting has left Minister Konda Surekha isolated, with colleagues skipping events she attended. A recent clash with MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy over temple board appointments has widened the rift.

BRS leader T Harish Rao mocked the Congress government’s revised Pranahita-Chevella project, contrasting it with Kaleshwaram, and sarcastically calling the cost-benefit mismatch an “engineering marvel” and proof of “technical genius.”

Rahul Gandhi alleged “systemic” voter deletions from Congress booths using fake logins under a centralised model, accusing the Election Commission of shielding “vote chors.” He cited Karnataka’s Aland constituency as proof but avoided confirming whether Congress would seek legal recourse.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao marked National Integration Day by invoking the Telangana armed struggle and paying tribute to martyrs. He accused the Congress of dictatorial rule, failure to support students and farmers, and urged people to back KCR-led movements.