"koppula-eshwar"

Elections for chairpersons and vice-chairpersons in three Telangana municipalities are set to witness a high-stakes contest between Congress and BRS, following legal hurdles and political tensions, with both parties mobilising leadership in a prestige battle.

Former Minister Koppula Eshwar accused the Congress government of failing to conduct free and fair elections in Kyathanpalli municipality. He demanded intervention by the Election Commission of India and sought action over alleged misuse of official machinery and intimidation of Opposition councillors

Former Minister and TBGKS honourary president Koppula Eshwar has demanded the cancellation of all coal block tenders in Singareni, citing an alleged Rs 6,000 crore scam in the Naini coal block tenders. He announced plans to intensify the "Save Singareni" movement unless a comprehensive inquiry is ordered.

Police arrested BRS leaders Eashwar and Chander along with many BRS workers, when they tried to protest at the Ambedkar statue in Hyderabad.

TBGKS leaders staged a protest at Singareni Bhavan in Hyderabad, demanding that the management declare net profits and release a 35 percent profit share to workers. They alleged that only 16.9 percent of last year’s declared profits reached employees, with the rest diverted for company development.

TBGKS has demanded a 35% profit share for coal miners of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), citing their contribution to the PSU’s earnings and the upcoming Dasara festival. At a press conference, TBGKS honorary president Koppula Eshwar criticised the Congress-led government for allegedly misleading workers and undermining employment rules.

BRS leader Koppula Eshwar accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar of neglecting Gurukul schools, holding them responsible for over 110 student deaths. He alleged corruption, unpaid staff, and scams in welfare institutions under Congress rule

ACB officials arrested Jagtial District Transport Officer Banothu Badru Naik for accepting a bribe of Rs. 22,000 from a JCB owner. He had earlier demanded Rs. 40,000 for releasing a seized vehicle and two phones. His retirement was due this month

Senior BRS leaders staged a protest at the Kannepalli pump house of the Kaleshwaram project in Jayashankar Bhupalapally, demanding the restart of motors to release water for Vanakalam crops. Police prevented entry, prompting a sit-in at the site

Eshwar criticized the state government, particularly Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who holds the education portfolio, for their negligence. 

Praveen Kumar, along with former ministers G Jagadish Reddy and Koppula Eshwar, met TGSWREIS CoE students

He said the BRS would launch State-wide agitation against any such attempts. Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan here on Wednesday, Eshwar pointed out that many students from disadvantaged backgrounds rely on these schools for higher education and better opportunities.

He claimed that he had struggled for rights of the miners and played a vital role in introducing several laws for the welfare of the miners. He recalled that he had participated in Telangana movement.

Vivek said that the alliance would be able to form the government by winning a major portion of Lok Sabha seats in the ongoing polls.

He vowed to bring income tax waiver for the miners to the notice of the union government.

He along with former Bellampalli MLA Durgam Chinnaiah attended a meeting of the cadres belonging to the BRS held in Bellampalli on Sunday.

He said Eshwar's journey exemplified determination and perseverance, serving as a beacon for youngsters striving for success.

Suman urged people to vote for Eshwar, considering his struggles for rights of coal miners.

Suman alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was busy in offering bribes to Congress leaders in New Delhi instead of focussing on developmental activities.

Stating that the Congress and BJP were working together to defeat the BRS, he said A Revanth Reddy was an inefficient Chief Minister, with people observing his language and behavior.