Congress MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna criticised the Telangana government over delays in paddy procurement in Mancherial. He alleged discrimination against Dalit farmers, questioned procurement practices, and demanded a special review into the functioning of procurement operations.
Choppadandi MLA Medipally Satyam urged Karimnagar district officials to speed up paddy procurement by resolving transportation delays, excess weighing complaints and unloading issues at rice mills, while seeking deployment of special officers at procurement centres and mills
With municipal elections resuming in Karimnagar, political parties are actively searching for candidates with strong winning prospects. Despite pressure from senior leaders, parties are prioritising winnability over seniority.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan declared that Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy is a universal deity, not confined to any region. Speaking at the shrine after laying foundation stones for developmental works, he promised support for the temple’s growth and praised Telangana’s master plan for the shrine.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is set to construct a guest house and a hall at Kondagattu temple, with Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan laying the foundation stone.
Choppadandi MLA Medipally Satyam took charge as the Karimnagar District Congress Committee president on Friday at Indira Bhavan. A massive rally from Alugunur chowk caused traffic disruptions as party workers welcomed him in the presence of senior Congress leaders
A massive fire gutted about 30 shops near the foothills of Kondagattu in Mallial mandal late Saturday night. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit, spread through toy and general stores along the Jagtial–Karimnagar road. Shopkeepers alleged that a delay in fire tenders worsened the damage, while devotees criticised the absence of a dedicated fire engine at the Kondagattu temple.
Choppadandi MLA Medipally Satyam’s convoy was involved in an accident near Puduru in Kodimial Mandal on Sunday. A collision with an oncoming vehicle triggered a chain reaction, damaging several cars in the convoy. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as airbags deployed.
Congress MLA Medipally Satyam has raised concerns over alleged bias in the reservation process for local bodies in Choppadandi constituency, urging the State government to review allocations in Karimnagar and Jagtial districts.
The accused also warned to kill him, after which the legislator lodged a complaint with Kothapalli police, who began investigation by registering a case under Sections 308, 351(3), (4) of BNS.
