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Factionalism within the Peddapalli Congress came to light once again when two local leaders clashed on stage during a public meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and several ministers. The incident highlighted a long-standing rivalry between the two leaders, exposing internal divisions within the party.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized Khammam's Congress ministers for corruption and failure to implement welfare schemes. He accused them of amassing wealth, neglecting public needs, and pledged BRS's focus on new leadership
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The Congress government in Telangana has announced plans to reorganise mandals, revenue divisions, and districts across the state. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy informed the Assembly that the restructuring, including a statewide reorganisation of districts, will be discussed in the Cabinet.
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The Congress–CPI alliance in Telangana’s Kothagudem constituency is showing signs of collapse after gram panchayat elections saw both parties contesting against each other. Despite earlier commitments, Congress supporters filed nominations in CPI strongholds and even allied with the BJP in some panchayats.
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Despite the ruling Congress having an edge, the BRS recorded significant wins in the second phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Khammam district. The polls saw close contests, unanimous elections and victories decided by narrow margins and draw of lots
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The second phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana saw several Congress Ministers and MLAs facing setbacks in their native villages, with BRS-backed candidates registering victories. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s influence waned in Khammam as Army Ravi won the sarpanch post, while Devarkadra MLA G. Madhusudhan Reddy and Dornakal MLA Ramchander Naik also saw defeats in their villages.
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Telangana has resumed the regularisation of Sada Bainama land transactions, but farmers fear steep fees as the government plans to raise up to Rs 1,200 crore. Slow verification, outdated records and disputes with original landowners are delaying progress across several districts.
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Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty transferred nine inspectors, including Gachibowli Inspector Mohd Habibullah Khan, who recently booked a land grabbing case against Revenue Minister Srinivas Reddy’s son Harsha. The officers were directed to join their new posts immediately and submit compliance.
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Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy dismissed allegations that his son was involved in land grabbing at Gandipet, stating police followed normal procedure. He said any irregularity would face punishment and criticised the opposition for making false charges against the government.
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Telangana government plans to reclaim unoccupied double bedroom houses in Kollur and other projects. About 6,500 units remain locked. Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy says new housing schemes for the urban poor and middle class will be announced soon
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The Telangana government plans to reclaim unoccupied double-bedroom houses, particularly in Kollur and other outskirts projects, and reallocate them to genuine poor beneficiaries. Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said policy details for new urban and affordable housing schemes will be announced soon
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Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy defended the Congress government’s HILT Policy, which allows industrial land-use conversion at nominal rates, citing precedents from earlier Congress regimes. He dismissed BRS allegations of a Rs 5 lakh crore scam, pointing out that similar conversions were permitted earlier.
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The Telangana government has extended the Indiramma Housing scheme to urban areas, allowing eligible poor families to construct G+1 homes on plots of at least 30 sq.m. Each beneficiary will receive Rs 5 lakh in four installments, with construction adhering to RCC slab norms and approved structural designs.
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BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao marked Diwali with families displaced by HYDRAA demolitions in Hyderabad, criticising the Congress government for its alleged failure to deliver development and protect the poor. They pledged support and demanded immediate housing relief for affected citizens.
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The Telangana Cabinet meeting witnessed sharp disagreements over the release of funds to contractors allegedly linked to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. Simultaneously, several Ministers expressed concern over the handling of Forest Minister Konda Surekha’s case and the broader neglect of BC-related issues.
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The Telangana Cabinet has decided to abolish the two-child norm for candidates contesting local body elections, following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the State’s appeal. The Cabinet also reviewed the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2, approved new agriculture colleges, and committed to road and rail infrastructure projects.
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The controversy surrounding Forest Minister Konda Surekha has intensified, with her daughter Konda Sushmitha alleging caste-based suppression by Reddy leaders within the Congress. She contrasted their current treatment with the BRS regime and accused senior party figures of targeting her family.
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The Telangana government has transferred Medaram Jathara works from Endowments to Roads & Buildings department, citing technical limitations. The move, seen as a snub to Minister Konda Surekha, has heightened political tensions with senior Congress leaders including Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and CM Revanth Reddy.
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Tensions surfaced at Konda Surekha’s Hyderabad residence as her daughter alleged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy interfered with Rs.71 crore Medaram Jathara tenders. The episode exposes growing infighting and allegations of corruption among Congress Ministers in Telangana.
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Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy reportedly excluded Endowments Minister Konda Surekha from a Medaram development review meeting, sparking political tensions. Surekha had allegedly complained to party leadership over Srinivas Reddy’s interference in awarding a Rs 71 crore tender under her department
