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While the BRS commemmorated the day with the National Integration Day celebrations at Telangana Bhavan, the Congress-led State government organised its version as the Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam

He cited the recent decision of the petrol bunks association in Godavarikhani to stop supplying fuel to vehicles, as an indication of the dire situation.

Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's promise of free electricity, stating that it had instead resulted in farmers being “free from electricity.”

BRS opposed the Congress government's decision to unveil former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's statue in the place reserved for the statue of Telangana Talli.

The BRS chief reportedly assured to hold an extensive party meeting shortly to discuss and decide about the party's future course of action.

He questioned Gandhi's commitment to democratic values, while Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy continued to undermine democracy in the State.

"Mr Over Smart Minister, according to your logic, is your 'Chittanaidu' (Chief Minister Revanth Reddy) still in TDP or has he fully crossed over to Congress? Even if we assume that you are right, who is the fool who went to our BRS MLA's homes and welcomed them into his party with the Congress scarves? Why such shameless politics?" he asked.

Jagga Reddy said if anyone criticized Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, their tongues would be cut off, whether it was BRS working president KT Rama Rao or former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Earlier, tensions flared after Kaushik Reddy questioned Gandhi's appointment as the PAC chairman, a post typically given to opposition members

In a statement, Rama Rao highlighted the tragic case of farmer Surender Reddy from Medchal, who took his own life after being unable to secure a loan waiver despite repeated visits to banks and government offices.

Taking to X on Thursday, Rama Rao questioned the need for prioritising Hindi over other regional languages. "Why exactly do we need increased Hindi acceptance, Amit Shah Ji? Why not promote Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Oriya, Gujarati, and others?" he asked.

Rama Rao said that due to the government not taking measures to prevent mosquitoes, gross failure in sanitation management and not providing clean fresh water, people were suffering from multiple kinds of diseases.

Posting on X, KTR pointed out that government schools and government which were running from rented buildings were being locked by the owners for non-payment of rents, forcing students to stand on the roads

He raised concern over an alarming rise in viral fevers and questioned the silence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy even as students are being neglected in numerous incidents.

"Such a shame that the Revanth Reddy government resorts to filing FIR on protestors who stood bravely in front of your draconian bulldozer government. Where does this undemocratic system stop? How low will you stoop?" he asked.

Several senior BRS leaders extended condolences following the demise of Swetha Laxma Reddy, wife of former Minister and BRS Mahbubnagar district president Dr C Laxma Reddy on Tuesday.

Rama Rao questioned the Congress's commitment to democratic values and established practices, arguing that appointing a defected MLA to such a crucial post eroded the Constitution and disregards parliamentary traditions.

Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to implement electoral promises for SC and ST communities, stating, “There’s no sign of Dalit Bandhu or BC declaration being fulfilled. Instead, leaders representing these groups are regularly insulted.”

BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended greetings to the people of Telangana on the festive occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi

He said, stating that the State government had not only mismanaged the flood crisis, but also mocking the suffering of the people.