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As the municipal election campaign nears its end in Bhupalpally, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy escalated his criticism of BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and the BJP. He alleged that Union Minister G Kishan Reddy was shielding BRS leaders in various cases, while highlighting Congress’s financial support to local bodies.

Kamalapuram Gitanjali, a BRS candidate in Cheriyal municipality, alleged that Congress leaders pressured officials to suspend her husband, Ramesh, a police constable, on charges of campaigning for her. She claimed her opponent, Mustyala Teja, attempted to force her withdrawal from the polls.

The Congress party in Jagtial faces a serious internal crisis ahead of municipal elections. Long-time loyalists, sidelined in ticket distribution, are contesting as independents, while newcomers have secured official party tickets.

Senior BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar strongly refuted Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s claim of a “Fevicol bond” between the BJP and the BRS, calling it baseless.

Ahead of municipal elections, residents of Kothagudem divisions have adopted an innovative method of displaying banners listing civic issues such as CCTV installation, drinking water supply, and tackling stray animals.

Factionalism within the Congress party came to the fore in Jagtial municipality as senior leader and former Minister T Jeevan Reddy campaigned for independent candidate Neelam Latha while MLA Dr Sanjay, who defected from the BRS, campaigned for Congress nominees.

With Backward Classes demanding 43 per cent reservation in local bodies, Congress, BRS and BJP have fielded a record number of BC candidates in municipal elections across erstwhile Warangal, signalling a shift towards BC-centric political strategies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp counterattack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of lowering the tone of the municipal election campaign with abusive language instead of focusing on governance.

The municipal elections in Khammam and Kothagudem districts have become a complex affair with unusual alliances and rebel threats. In Wyra, a dramatic withdrawal reshaped the contest for chairperson.

The BJP in Karimnagar has introduced oath-taking ceremonies for its municipal poll candidates to prevent defections after elections. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar administered oaths to aspirants, who pledged not to leave the party if elected.

Former Telangana Minister T Harish Rao has accused the ruling Congress party of abducting BRS candidates ahead of municipal elections, citing fear of defeat due to growing public anger.

Former Minister T Harish Rao, campaigning in Sangareddy district, accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its election promises even after 700 days in power. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for not releasing Rythu Bharosa funds on time and failing to provide promised pensions.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy convened a meeting with senior Congress leaders to strategise for the upcoming municipal elections after internal surveys suggested the party was trailing behind rivals, particularly the BRS.

Former Government Whip G Sunitha Mahender Reddy has accused Congress MLA Beerla Ilaiah of threatening BRS and Independent candidates to withdraw their nominations in Yadagirigutta municipal elections.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged party leaders to step up efforts for municipal elections, stressing that public resentment against the Congress government is growing just two years into its tenure.

Rebellion within both Congress and BJP has surfaced in the run-up to municipal elections in Karimnagar district, with several leaders refusing to withdraw nominations after being denied party tickets. Congress leader Mondi Srilatha Chandrashekhar and BJP veteran Bethi Mahender Reddy are contesting independently.

Tensions flared in Kodad municipality on Tuesday after the Congress party was accused of coercing candidates to withdraw their nominations.

Congress leader T Jagga Reddy has warned of stern disciplinary action against party leaders contesting as rebels in Sangareddy municipality despite repeated appeals to withdraw nominations.

Infighting in the Telangana Congress has intensified ahead of the February 11 municipal elections, with ticket disputes triggering protests, rival claims over B-forms and threats of disciplinary action, exposing deep factionalism across districts

The Gadwal municipality witnessed high drama on Tuesday as rival factions within the Congress party staked claims over nominations in seven wards. With the deadline for withdrawal of nominations closing, confusion and tension prevailed among party workers.