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The Congress party faced a severe setback in Patancheru, losing all five municipalities to the BRS. Internal rifts between leaders Kata Srinivas Goud and Neelam Madhu Mudiraj, compounded by MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s support for BRS candidates, weakened the Congress campaign.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of hypocrisy for meeting Greenko representatives at Davos while branding the company’s Formula-E involvement in Hyderabad as a scam. He raised concerns about possible backroom deals and questioned the government’s credibility.

Supporters of Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy are worried ahead of municipal elections as he remains distant from both Congress and BRS. Aspirants fear lack of party symbols may weaken their prospects in a contest dominated by the two major parties.

The TDP and Jana Sena Party are exploring a possible political comeback in Telangana by assessing prospects in upcoming municipal elections. Both parties are focusing on rebuilding organisation and testing strength in urban local body polls, even as alliance prospects remain uncertain

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leaders, accusing them of hypocrisy for criticising his remarks on Rahul Gandhi while ignoring similar comments made earlier by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

Telangana government is preparing to hold the assembly session from the first week of January. CM Revanth Reddy discussed Gram Panchayat results, upcoming elections, and river water disputes with Ministers. The session may also address charges made by BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao

The GHMC issued a preliminary delimitation notification after doubling wards from 150 to 300, inviting public objections. With uncertainty over whether the corporation will be reorganised or split, doubts are growing over the timely conduct of GHMC elections

KT Rama Rao told BRS cadres to begin groundwork for the coming GHMC elections, alleging Congress won Jubilee Hills through rigging and money power. Harish Rao and Talasani said the moral victory belonged to BRS and predicted major political changes in Telangana

BJP state president N Ramchander Rao has alleged that the Congress victory in the Jubilee Hills by-poll was possible only with AIMIM’s support, noting that candidate V Naveen Yadav had earlier contested on an AIMIM ticket. Addressing a press conference, Rao accused the Congress of misusing government resources and relying on money and muscle power.

Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh has accused senior BJP leaders of deliberately weakening the party in Telangana following its poor performance in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Alleging booth capturing and money distribution by the Congress, Singh criticised the state leadership for failing to counter such tactics.

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan urged recognised political parties to cooperate in preparing electoral rolls for the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Draft rolls covering 407 polling stations have been published, with the final list due on September 30

AIMIM has begun preparations for the GHMC elections with MLAs and MLCs launching developmental works and holding padayatras. With rising competition from Congress and MBT, the party aims to increase its tally from 44 to over 50 seats

Asks leaders to focus on the enrollment of party members; gives assurance that those who work hard for the party will be given the priority

The meeting is likely to discuss the modalities to be adopted for strengthening the party in the State apart from gearing it up for the next GHMC elections in the city.

With almost no contribution, the party is trying to create an impression that it is the next big thing in Telangana

The ward has a total electorate of 47,379 and officials have set up 57 polling stations where election will be held from 7 am to 5 pm.

59.96 per cent polling in Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Mahabubnagar constituency

Following the appeal from Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party, the oath taking ceremony was conducted as a group and not for individual candidates.

At a press conference here on Tuesday, Suryanarayana alleged that Venkatesh also committed an offense by forging the birth certificate of his fourth daughter.

Hijacking a State’s icons and belittling a State government in its own precincts to win elections hurt democracy