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The Congress government’s bid to corner the BRS over the Kaleshwaram project backfired in the Assembly, as Harish Rao countered CM Revanth Reddy with documents and clearances, exposing contradictions in Congress’s stance and leaving the ruling benches on the defensive

BRS cadres staged a blindfolded protest in Kothagudem, alleging that the Congress government was targeting former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao using the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram. Leaders claimed the report was biased and accused ministers of misleading the Assembly

The Telangana High Court adjourned to Tuesday the hearing of a petition by former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao and BRS leader T. Harish Rao challenging the PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram. The court did not decide on interim relief.

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting municipalities by halting Pattana Pragathi funds, failing to release finance commission grants, and reversing its promise of free LRS. He demanded reinstatement of Special Development Funds and equal treatment for all constituencies.

BRS leader Harish Rao lashed out at the Congress government after farmer Ravi Naik’s death in Mahabubnagar, calling it a result of collapsing agriculture, poor healthcare, and “murder by the State.”

Hundreds of ASHA workers protested at Indira Park on Monday demanding fixed salaries promised in the Congress manifesto. BRS leader T Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of betraying workers, prioritising contracts over welfare, and warned of consequences in upcoming local body elections

Former Minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for two dengue deaths in Timmapur village, Siddipet, calling them “murders.” He accused the government of negligence in sanitation, failing to release panchayat funds, and not supplying adequate fertiliser to farmers.

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao accused both the Centre and Telangana government of mishandling the urea crisis, calling it a political drama. Citing Central data, he claimed there is no national shortage and blamed the Congress government’s negligence for farmers’ hardships

The Telangana High Court criticized the state for uploading the P.C. Ghose Commission report in the public domain and directed its removal. Former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Finance Minister Harish Rao challenged the report, with hearings adjourned for five weeks

The Telangana High Court adjourned hearing on petitions by BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and ex-Minister T Harish Rao challenging the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. Both leaders alleged reputational harm, while the state defended the panel’s findings

BRS leader T Harish Rao condemned the lathi charge on farmers waiting for fertilisers in Mahabubabad, blaming CM Revanth Reddy and demanding an apology. He accused the Congress of betraying farmers by failing to supply urea and resorting to police action

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of corruption after contractors staged a dharna at the Secretariat over pending bills. He alleged that commissions were being demanded for clearances and warned that people might be forced to confront the government

After criticism from former Minister T Harish Rao, the irrigation department started pumping water into Ranganayaka Sagar in Siddipet with one motor. Rao, however, demanded full-scale pumping at all stations to fill major reservoirs and support farmers

Former Finance Minister T Harish Rao has warned of an economic red alert as Telangana records deflation for the second month in a row. He blamed reduced government spending, failed promises and policy errors for the State’s economic slowdown

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of party general secretary R.S. Praveen Kumar and others in Asifabad for resisting police action against protesting Podu farmers. He accused the Congress government of insensitivity towards tribal land rights struggles.

The Telangana Irrigation Department has resumed partial operations of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, pumping water to select reservoirs. The move, following BRS leaders’ demands, will irrigate only 10% of the project’s 18.25 lakh acres across 13 districts.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao has urged immediate activation of Kaleshwaram project pumps to fill key reservoirs amid scant rainfall. He warned that delays could worsen the irrigation crisis for farmers and called on the Congress government to prioritise water management.

Siddipet farmers have queued for days to get limited urea supplies, prompting T. Harish Rao to accuse the State and Centre of creating an artificial shortage. He alleged attempts to push nano-urea and divert stocks ahead of elections.

BRS leader T Harish Rao said the party will set up offices in all 43 Siddipet wards ahead of the 2026 municipal polls. He claimed people want KCR back as CM, accusing the Congress government of failing promises

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of halting KLIP water lifting to benefit AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. He criticised the Congress government for pension cuts, poor hostel management, and politicising ACB raids to mask failures