A woman allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide during a government programme in Suryapet, claiming injustice in Indiramma house allotment. She was immediately shifted to hospital. The incident triggered shock among officials and calls for an inquiry.
Factionalism within the Peddapalli Congress came to light once again when two local leaders clashed on stage during a public meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and several ministers. The incident highlighted a long-standing rivalry between the two leaders, exposing internal divisions within the party.
Maddela Rajanarsu, a senior Congress leader from Rajanna-Sircilla and long-time party worker, resigned after being denied an Indiramma house despite his three decades of service. A native of Gambhiraopet mandal, Rajanarsu held several organisational roles, including NSUI mandal president and SC cell secretary.
A five-year-old girl tragically drowned in a trench dug for an Indiramma housing project in Pembi mandal, Nirmal. Locals blamed Anganwadi teacher Nagamani for negligence. Disciplinary action may follow based on the findings, with a report to be submitted to senior officials.
