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Balka Suman, BRS district president of Mancherial, alleged harassment by Congress while under remand in jail following the Kyathanpalli municipality victory. He criticised police action and questioned Congress’s claim to the chairperson’s post.

A Mancherial district court granted bail to BRS leader Balka Suman and three others accused of attacking Labour Minister G Vivek’s convoy and injuring a constable. The court imposed financial and reporting conditions

The Mancherial district principal court has posted to March 5 the hearing on a fresh petition seeking police custody of BRS district president Balka Suman in connection with a case related to an alleged attack on Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s convoy

Kyathanpalli municipal officials in Mancherial district drew criticism after using tractors meant for garbage lifting to transport Praja Palana saris. Beneficiaries expressed displeasure and demanded action, citing similar incidents involving food packets during recent elections

Asifabad MLA Kova Laxmi and a BRS leader were booked for attacking the convoy of labour minister Dr G Vivek and MP Vamshikrishna in Kyathanpalli. Police said the incident injured a constable and obstructed a SI’s duties

Labour Minister G. Vivek allegedly offered Rs. 3 crore each to three BRS councillors to gain control of Kyathanpalli municipality following a Congress setback. The councillors rejected the offer, remaining loyal to the BRS-CPI alliance, sources claimed.

A stalemate in the Kyathanpalli municipal council election has intensified internal disputes within the Congress in Mancherial. Party leaders have blamed strategic failures and leadership interference for the setback, with plans to raise the issue before the high command

Former Minister Harish Rao accused Congress government of “murdering democracy”, citing harassment of tribal and Dalit women councillors in Kyathanpalli elections. He demanded Governor intervention, police accountability, and action against the State Election Commission

Former BRS MLA Balka Suman’s arrest in connection with the Kyathanpalli municipality election dispute has triggered political unrest in Adilabad. The State Election Commission has deferred the polls, and a bandh is being observed in protest.

BRS district president Balka Suman questioned Labour Minister G Vivek over alleged misuse of police and officials in securing the Kyathanpalli municipality chairperson post. He claimed the BRS-CPI alliance mandate was being disrespected and was later arrested

Former councillor Domakonda Anil was arrested in Mancherial in connection with a rioting and unlawful assembly case involving BRS district president Balka Suman and six other leaders. Anil was detained from his residence and interrogated at Chennur police station before being produced in court.

BRS and CPI women councillors alleged harassment and intimidation by Congress members during a municipal meeting in Mancherial to elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, claiming officials and police failed to intervene and that the meeting was postponed amid chaos

BRS leader Balka Suman accused Telangana police of supporting Congress in preventing BRS councillors from attending the Kyathanpalli municipality meeting. The altercation escalated into a violent clash, leading to stone-pelting, injuries, and the postponement of the meeting

Postponements of chairperson elections in three Telangana municipalities marred the final phase of civic polls, triggering political controversy, tense scenes and allegations of misuse of official machinery, even as the SEC lifted the Model Code of Conduct

The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Kyathanpalli municipality in Mancherial was postponed once again after Congress councillors allegedly damaged furniture and assaulted women councillors during a special meeting.

A tense situation unfolded in Mancherial when BRS district president Balka Suman and Asifabad MLA Kova Lakshmi staged a sit-in against police officials at Kyathanpalli municipality. The leaders accused the police of siding with Congress, which they alleged was attempting to capture the chairperson post despite lacking majority support.

A tense situation unfolded in Mancherial when police prevented BRS leaders from entering the Kyathanpalli municipality premises for a special meeting to elect the chairperson and vice-chairperson. The confrontation escalated into a lathi charge, leaving both police and BRS cadres injured.

The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Kyathanpalli Municipality was postponed due to lack of quorum, triggering political drama. The BRS accused the Congress of interference, while officials cited councillors’ absence. Similar scenes unfolded in Kagaznagar Municipality.

Balka Suman, BRS district president, accused the Congress of attempting to seize the Kyathanpalli municipality chairperson’s post despite lacking an absolute majority. The BRS‑CPI alliance won 11 of 22 wards, while Congress secured seven and Independents one.

The civic poll results in erstwhile Adilabad district dealt a setback to the ruling Congress, which had predicted a strong performance. Six municipalities, including Adilabad and Bhainsa, delivered hung verdicts, leaving independents, BJP and AIMIM in decisive positions.