The Congress government is facing criticism over alleged restrictions on protests despite its promise to restore democratic values. Opposition leaders cited house arrests, police intervention and action against protesters as examples, questioning the government's commitment to democratic rights in Telangana.
BRS leader P Karthik Reddy clarified that the National Green Tribunal only disposed of his petition on the Musi River Rejuvenation project. He said the government assured the tribunal that no work would proceed without securing required environmental clearances.
BRS leaders staged a protest at Mindspace junction in Hyderabad demanding continuation of the Airport Express route under Metro Rail Phase II. Police detained several leaders, including P Karthik Reddy, as the party vowed to intensify its agitation against project delays
BRS leader P Karthik Reddy warned of an indefinite hunger strike if Rythu Bharosa funds are not released for erstwhile Rangareddy farmers within a week, accusing the Congress government of political discrimination and stepmotherly treatment of the district’s farmers
