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The Telangana Congress government is likely to approach the Supreme Court after the High Court stayed a Government Order providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed legal options with party leaders and senior counsel.

Educationist and food connoisseur Mahbub Alam Khan urged the Congress government to take strict action against land grabbers who allegedly encroached upon the Erragadda graveyard in Hyderabad. He said encroachments have blocked the main entrance and sought HYDRAA’s intervention to clear them

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad district sent selfies to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, demanding payment of arrears under the Congress government’s six guarantees. They alleged non-implementation of promised schemes and warned of public anger if dues remain unpaid.

BRS leaders staged a protest in Siddipet by burning the effigy of Buttamgari Madhava Reddy, who challenged BC reservations in court. The protest followed the High Court’s stay on the government’s decision to implement 42 percent BC quota in local body elections.

In Medak, BRS district president and former MLA M Padma Devendar Reddy launched the 'Baaki card' campaign, accusing the Congress government of failing to deliver on key election promises such as Rythu Bharosa payments, loan waivers, and incentives.

Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao accused the Congress government of failing to legalise BC reservations and neglecting BC rights. He called on activists to highlight the issue, while BC associations staged protests in Telangana demanding protection of their rights

BRS leader Kyama Mallesh accused Congress of betraying the BC community by failing to deliver on its 42 per cent reservation promise. He also criticised BJP, demanded fair cabinet allocations, and warned of a strong backlash in the Jubilee Hills by-election

BRS leader and former MP B Vinod Kumar accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of lacking sincerity on BC reservations and urged the Telangana government to seek Ninth Schedule protection for BC quotas, while calling for real constitutional action instead of political theatrics

Senior BRS leaders have launched a scathing attack on the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government following the High Court’s stay on local body polls. They accused the government of misleading backward class communities with a legally weak GO promising 42 percent reservation.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy, who defected from BRS to Congress post the 2024 MP elections, now faces disqualification threats and political isolation. Despite joining Congress, he remains distant from both parties, leaving voters and leaders guessing his next move.

The Telangana High Court's stay on local body elections has led the State Election Commission to suspend the poll process, which was set to begin with nominations from October 11. The elections, planned in two phases, were halted due to a legal challenge over 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes.

Abid Rasool Khan, former Chairman of the State Minorities Commission, has accused the Congress government of mishandling the allocation of burial ground land for Muslims in Jubilee Hills.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for three farmer suicides in Telangana this week, alleging that the Congress government has reversed the progress made under K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s rule, which had sharply reduced agrarian distress and suicides.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of undermining Telangana’s Gurukuls by delaying rent arrears and locking hostel buildings. He demanded immediate action and warned of a statewide stir involving students and parents if the issue is ignored.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the proposed Future City project, urging the government to prioritize Hyderabad’s deteriorating infrastructure, including potholes, poor sanitation, and rising mosquito-borne and viral infections.

Telangana crosses the FRBM borrowing limit for the first time, with the Centre granting an unusual nod for additional loans. Economists warn rising debt and stagnating revenues could strain the State’s finances and development spending

Bhongir MP C Kiran Kumar Reddy strongly criticised Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor for making what he called baseless accusations against Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Responding to Kishor’s remarks about Bihar DNA, Reddy accused him of stoking regional sentiment for political gain.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s remark comparing the DNA of Telangana and Bihar residents has triggered widespread criticism, including from Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar. In a televised interview and viral video, Kumar called the statement humiliating and inappropriate, asserting that party affiliation should not shield such behavior.

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his controversial remarks about the DNA of Bihar’s people. Kishor, visibly upset, vowed to defeat Reddy in the next Telangana elections.

Despite grand launches, Telangana’s Rajiv Yuva Vikasam and Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam schemes have struggled to take off. The youth-focused financial aid programme has yet to disburse funds to selected beneficiaries, while the tribal irrigation initiative faces logistical and ecological challenges. Five months on, both schemes remain largely unimplemented, leaving intended beneficiaries disillusioned.