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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana inherited a debt of Rs 8.11 lakh crore from the previous BRS government. He defended the Congress government's welfare spending, announced fresh Rythu Bharosa disbursals and accused the Opposition of obstructing key development projects

BRS leader T Harish Rao questioned the Telangana government's claims on agricultural spending, citing differing figures quoted by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. He also accused the Congress of failing to fulfil its farm loan waiver promise

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s Congress government of betraying farmers by defaulting on Rs 30,000 crore Rythu Bharosa payments, failing to implement the promised farm loan waiver, and neglecting crop procurement. He contrasted this with the previous BRS regime’s timely support through Rythu Bandhu.

Heavy rains and waterlogging forced the postponement of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's Rythu Ashirwada Sabha in Khammam. The event has also triggered criticism from environmentalists and opposition leaders over the felling of trees and damage to agricultural land.

The BRS criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using the Nalgonda public meeting for political attacks instead of announcing development measures. Party leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting the district and challenged the Chief Minister to debate its performance.

Former Minister G. Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of ignoring Nalgonda's development and focusing on personal attacks against BRS leaders. He demanded an Assembly discussion on public issues and alleged the Congress government had failed to fulfil its promises.

BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao on Sunday challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to dissolve the Assembly and seek a fresh mandate, accusing him of diverting attention from governance failures through personal attacks.

The Congress government faces criticism over conflicting deadlines for the completion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal project, with Ministers announcing different timelines. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought to end the confusion by assuring completion before the 2029 Assembly elections.

Civil society organisations have urged the Telangana government to attach the properties of Sigachi Industries Limited under the Revenue Recovery Act to ensure compensation for victims of the Pashamylaram blast. They have also announced a protest at the blast site on June 30.

Former Vijayawada MP Kesineni Nani has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to intervene against TDP MP Kesineni Sivanath, alleging an attempt to encroach upon 112.72 acres of government land at Shamshiguda and seeking legal and administrative action.

Police detained several BRS leaders and a few Youth Congress leaders across the erstwhile Nalgonda district ahead of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's visit. The BRS had planned protests over pending job promises, while some Youth Congress workers reportedly intended to raise local political demands.

A year after the Sigachi Industries blast claimed 54 lives, victims' families allege that compensation, medical assistance, educational support and employment assurances announced by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the company remain largely unfulfilled despite repeated representations to authorities.

BRS General Secretary Praveen Kumar has alleged a Rs 2,041 crore scam in the procurement of commodities for residential schools in Telangana. He accused contractors of irregularities, including links to drug peddling, and challenged SC and ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman to an open debate at the Press Club on July 2.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government in Telangana of vendetta politics after his security cover was reduced and his bulletproof vehicle withdrawn. He alleged that the move was politically motivated, citing his refusal to join the Congress and his criticism of scams.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of compromising Telangana's water rights and demanded details of the recent meeting with the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, alleging the State's interests were being ignored in Krishna and Godavari river projects.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposal for government staff to work an extra hour daily, saying Telangana requires sound governance rather than extended office hours.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met his counterparts from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh along with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in Hospet to discuss the long‑standing Tungabhadra water‑sharing issue. While officials from all three States participated, details of the deliberations were not made public.

CPI (M) leader Pothineni Sudharshan Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting the Sitarama Project, meant to irrigate seven lakh acres in Khammam and Mahabubabad districts. He alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy failed to honour his 2024 promise to complete the project by August 2026.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s celebrations over the replacement of Tungabhadra dam gates, arguing that Telangana’s core water issues remain unaddressed. He said the State continues to be deprived of its rightful Krishna River share under the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appealed to government employees to work an extra hour daily to boost State revenues, assuring them that the funds would be used for their welfare. He admitted being called a "Gumpu Mestri" and emphasised his bond with employees.