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The induction of T Jeevan Reddy into BRS has triggered political churn in Telangana, with several Congress leaders reportedly exploring a shift. Dissatisfaction within Congress and BRS’s growing traction are seen as key factors behind the trend.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy has accused the Congress government of diverting corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds from local industries to other constituencies.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s interaction with BRS legislators in the Assembly has sparked political interest, especially amid past defection charges. Other MLAs facing similar issues were also seen seated away, while discussions among leaders drew attention

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy distributed Ramzan gifts to nearly 3,500 Muslims across his constituency on Sunday. He emphasised that the BRS government, under Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, has prioritised the welfare and development of the Muslim community.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy accused the Congress government of offering inadequate compensation for acquiring 580 acres of farmland in Annaram village for an industrial estate and warned he would launch a hunger fast unless justice was done to farmers.

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.

An independent councillor’s decision to join the BRS has handed the party the advantage in Indresham Municipality ahead of Monday’s chairperson and vice‑chairperson elections.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy appealed to trade union leaders to work for the victory of BRS candidates in the February 11 municipal elections, indicating efforts to return to the party he had quit earlier to join the Congress.

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.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy said his stint with the Congress brought no benefits to him or his constituency. Speaking ahead of municipal elections, he urged supporters to work for the victory of Bharat Rashtra Samithi candidates

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy has welcomed the Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad’s decision to dismiss the disqualification petition filed against him by the BRS. He asserted that he remains a member of the BRS and clarified that his act of welcoming the Chief Minister with a tricolour scarf was a traditional practice, not a political statement.

With the Supreme Court’s deadline looming, disqualification proceedings against 10 BRS MLAs who joined the Congress remain incomplete. Only four hearings have concluded, while others are pending or delayed due to requests for more time.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy, who defected from BRS to Congress post the 2024 MP elections, now faces disqualification threats and political isolation. Despite joining Congress, he remains distant from both parties, leaving voters and leaders guessing his next move.

Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has completed cross-examinations of two MLAs accused of defecting from BRS to Congress. While the MLAs deny the charges, BRS advocates presented video evidence and affidavits.

The disqualification hearings against defected MLAs continued in the Telangana Assembly, with BRS advocates cross-examining Chevella MLA Kale Yadaiah and Rajendranagar MLA T Prakash Goud. The MLAs denied joining Congress and struggled to explain their absence from key BRS events.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy faced criticism for allegedly using abusive language against TeNA president E Ramana during a public programme in Tellapur. Residents and civic groups reacted strongly, citing similar incidents and questioning his conduct post-election

The Patancheru MLA had been crossing swords with Congress leaders, after the Congress government reportedly failed to fulfill his requests for constituency development and had been distancing himself at regular instances

Rivals within and outside the party accuse the Patancheru MLA of working against the Congress

Kata Srinivas Goud questions the MLA’s action, triggers arguments between both the groups

Patancheru MLA Mahipal Reddy reportedly wants to strengthen his base across the constituency ahead of local body elections in Telangana