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BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for urging TDP cadre to destroy BRS flagposts, calling it criminal provocation. He alleged Revanth was aligned with TDP and BJP, predicting a political price for betrayal of Telangana

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged TDP cadre to demolish BRS flagposts and ensure its “political burial” during a meeting in Khammam. His remarks, invoking NT Rama Rao’s legacy, were seen as an attempt to woo TDP supporters ahead of local polls

BRS MLC Deshapathi Srinivas demanded that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy order a Special Investigation Team probe into reports published by Andhra Jyothi. He alleged selective action by the Congress government and called for a fair and impartial investigation

At a CPI centenary event in Khammam, CPI State secretary and Kothagudem MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao criticised exploiters and authoritarians for posing as patriots while genuine fighters for rights were branded traitors. He stressed the need for unity among communists, asserting that communism was immortal and vital for society.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, addressing a public meeting in Mahabubnagar, said inadequate funding for irrigation projects and illiteracy were the main causes of the region’s backwardness.

Tension gripped Secunderabad Railway Station as police prevented a Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) peace rally demanding a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation. BRS leaders accused the Congress government of suppressing the demand by revoking permission late Friday night and detaining party workers.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna was detained in Adilabad after calling for a ritual to purify the Chanaka-Korata irrigation project, inaugurated by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Ramanna criticised the police for detaining him and accused the CM of failing to irrigate even a single acre while taking credit for projects initiated under the BRS regime.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of erratic governance, likening Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s decisions to Tughlaq’s rule. He condemned the cancellation of a Secunderabad rally, alleged identity erosion, and demanded accountability from Rahul Gandhi.

Ahead of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurating the Chanaka-Korata and Sadarmat barrages, BRS working president KT Rama Rao claimed the irrigation projects were largely completed during the previous BRS regime, with trial runs and major construction finished before December 2023.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of prioritising elections over farmers’ issues and failing to strengthen irrigation. Ramanna and BRS cadres were detained after announcing plans to stall the CM’s tour amid municipal polls.

The Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana celebrated Makar Sankranti with grandeur, rural traditions and family reunions. Kite flying, cockfights and rural sports added to the celebrations, with lakhs travelling home from Hyderabad.

Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav has vowed to fight multiple police cases filed against him by Congress leaders over remarks made against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. While he later retracted his comments, complaints were lodged at SR Nagar and Mahankali police stations.

Senior BRS leaders condemned the midnight arrest of journalists in Telangana, accusing the Revanth Reddy government of abusing power and attacking press freedom. They compared the action to the Emergency era and demanded the immediate release of the journalists.

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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposal to auto-debit traffic challans directly from vehicle owners’ bank accounts, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights.

BRS senior leader G Devi Prasad criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks on district reorganisation, saying they had sparked confusion and fear among the public. He argued that any changes to districts would require amendments through the Presidential Order, a process that could take at least two years.

Hyderabad citizens and commentators criticized CM A Revanth Reddy’s proposal to auto-debit traffic challan fines from bank accounts, citing legal, constitutional, and ethical concerns. Critics highlighted contradictions with past Congress promises of waivers and questioned the fairness of automatic deductions without due process

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy suggested an auto debit system for traffic challans, linking payments to vehicle owners’ bank accounts. He opposed discounts on challans and urged strict action against minors driving and drunk driving, stressing stronger traffic law reforms

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy proposed an auto debit system for traffic challans, linking payments to vehicle owners’ bank accounts. He opposed discounts on challans and urged strict action against minors driving and drunk driving, stressing road safety reforms

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of surrendering Telangana’s Godavari and Krishna river water rights to Andhra Pradesh under N Chandrababu Naidu’s influence. He criticised the Congress government’s weak Supreme Court petition and alleged incompetence in irrigation matters