As polling for urban local bodies concluded in Hyderabad, BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao accused the ruling Congress of widespread misuse of power and violations of the Model Code of Conduct. The BRS expressed confidence that voter discontent would be reflected in the results.
BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has reported receiving a direct threat on social media following his criticism of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy after the Jubilee Hills bypoll. The message warned him against targeting the CM. The incident comes amid allegations of rigging and intimidation during the bypoll.