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BRS working president K T Rama Rao has directed the party cadres and leaders to work with people in fighting against the Congress misrule and get ready for the ensuing local body elections

Discontent is brewing among legislators in the State, especially among ruling party MLAs, who are finding themselves increasingly cornered due to the delay in the release of Constituency Development Funds

"As an Indian, I am proud of the military prowess displayed by the Indian Army," KCR said, adding that terrorism and extremism, in any form and in any country, are a threat to humanity

KT Rama Rao warned Congress against insulting Telangana or KCR, vowing retaliation. He accused CM Revanth Reddy's family of gaining wealth as state revenues fall, urging explanation

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar filed a complaint against a malicious campaign targeting T Harish Rao. He accused Congress of spreading fake clippings, demanding action. Harish Rao warned of legal action

The former minister questioned whether the government intended to continue the Rythu Bima scheme or whether it was quietly discontinued

In his statement, Chandrashekhar Rao hailed Basavanna as a visionary who defied caste, colour, and gender-based discrimination through both his teachings and his actions. He described Basaveshwara as a social reformer who championed equality and public welfare by blending spiritual wisdom with progressive governance. “His ideals transcend time and continue to inspire generations,” he remarked.

Remembering the contributions of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, Harish Rao highlighted that the BRS government officially celebrated Basaveshwara Jayanti, erected a bronze statue on Tank Bund in Hyderabad, and allocated Rs 10 crore for the construction of Basava Bhavan in Kokapet to honour his legacy. He emphasized that the best tribute to Basaveshwara is by following his principles of equality and reform.

BRS Whip KP Vivekananda said Hyderabad’s image had taken a hit under Congress rule, citing reports that home sales had dropped by 49 per cent

The senior BRS leader asked whether any Congress legislator was ready for such a debate in the Assembly, amid the repeated criticism from the party leaders against the former CM for not attending the Assembly

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior MLA T Harish Rao paid rich tributes to irrigation expert R Vidyasagar Rao on his death anniversary, recalling his pivotal role in Telangana's fight for water rights

"We firmly believe that the ideology of naxalism should be addressed only through dialogue and not by the use of force. India must find a political solution to Naxalism," Kavitha said

BRS working president KT Rama Rao thanked the lakhs of people who gathered at the meeting, demonstrating their faith in BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao's leadership.

On BRS president KCR attack on the Congress government for failing to fulfill the promises made to people, the Chief Minister said the State government was implementing several welfare and development programmes.

Accusations have been made that funds intended for public welfare were being diverted into private pockets. This claim is not solely from the BRS; over 200 contractors, who had not received payment for their bills unless they paid commissions, protested by storming the Finance Minister’s office in the Secretariat. They raised concerns about the prevalent commission culture, he said.

Chandrashekhar Rao, emphasizing that the operation primarily focused in neighboring Chhattisgarh, condemned the massacre as unjust and "against dharma." He urged the Centre to halt the killings and instead invite the Maoists for peace talks to hear their concerns.

He recalled how, as if the local leaders were not enough, "duplicate" Gandhis arrived from New Delhi and promised Rs. 15,000 under Rythu Bandhu, a higher amount than what KCR was offering, and questioned what happened to that promise.

Speaking at the massive rally in Elkathurthy, he highlighted that Telangana, from its formation as a separate state, has evolved into a progressive region due to the tireless efforts of its leaders and the sacrifices of its people.

He recalled that even the word 'Telangana' was banned in the Assembly, with the Speaker issuing a ruling on the matter, while addressing the party's silver jubilee meeting at Elkakurthy. He emphasized that at every crucial moment, it was the BRS leaders who made personal sacrifices for the cause of Telangana.

Beginning by highlighting Telangana’s journey of growth since the BRS (formerly TRS) took office in 2014, Rao recalled how the State garnered numerous awards and achieved impressive progress across various sectors, including per capita income and GSDP.