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The BRS plans to introduce a Private Member Bill to give legal backing to the Six Guarantees, urging Congress to support it. KT Rama Rao alleged delay in implementation and said the Bill would ensure accountability and enable people to seek legal remedy.

Amid reports that senior Congress leader T. Jeevan Reddy plans to quit the party, Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Adluri Laxman Kumar met him in Jagtial and urged him to reconsider his decision after discussions lasting over an hour.

In Assam, Congress and Raijor Dal sealed a seat-sharing pact allocating 11 constituencies to the regional party ahead of Assembly polls. The move aims to unite opposition forces, strengthen anti-BJP strategy, and reshape electoral dynamics across key constituencies 

Tension prevailed at the oil palm factory in Narmetta as BRS and Congress workers raised slogans against each other during a Rythu Mela event. Leaders from both sides appealed for calm, and the situation was brought under control

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of corruption in the Musi riverfront project, questioned land acquisition and funding, and challenged claims of interest-free loans to SHGs while highlighting administrative lapses and eviction concerns.

Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy sparked controversy by backing Jagga Reddy for the TPCC president post, claiming the Congress could win 100 seats under his leadership, despite party leadership advising against informal media interactions.

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.

The issue of MLAs defecting from BRS to Congress was raised in the Assembly, with KT Rama Rao expressing dissatisfaction over the Speaker’s ruling and stating the party would approach courts, while the Speaker and Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy responded strongly.

BRS leaders criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging Congress rule weakened public confidence and failed farmers. They highlighted delays in Rythu Bharosa, lack of procurement centres, poor power supply, and irrigation issues, forcing farmers to incur heavy losses

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 criticised the Governor’s address in the Telangana Assembly, alleging the Congress government made misleading claims and ignored key promises including the Six Guarantees, Rythu Bharosa payments, financial aid for women and employment opportunities for youth.

The CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10 for students in several Middle East countries due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. The board will announce the result declaration process later.

Ahead of the Election Commission announcing Assembly poll dates, the Congress accused the Modi government of misusing the Model Code of Conduct, with party leader Jairam Ramesh alleging it has effectively become “Modi’s Code of Campaigning”.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy from Jagtial is likely to resign from the party amid differences with the State leadership over the induction of BRS MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar. Reports suggest he may join the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

Amid fears of horse-trading before the Rajya Sabha elections, the Congress has shifted nine of its 14 MLAs from Odisha to Bengaluru. Party leaders said the move was a precautionary measure to prevent poaching and ensure unity during voting.

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 K.T. Rama Rao distributed Ramzan ration kits to poor Muslim families in Somajiguda and accused the Congress government of discontinuing welfare schemes introduced by the previous BRS regime, including Ramzan Tohfa and Shaadi Mubarak assistance.

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who joined Congress, citing lack of evidence. The decision has triggered political controversy, revived debate over the Anti-Defection law, and may lead to further legal and political challenges by the opposition.

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against MLAs Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender, citing lack of evidence. The decision closes all anti-defection cases filed by BRS against defecting legislators who joined the ruling Congress

Opposition leaders warned of potential LPG shortages and rising fuel prices amid West Asia tensions, citing impacts on households and businesses. Ruling alliance MPs dismissed fears, citing India’s alternative energy sources and urging against public panic over supply disruptions