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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Congress government in Telangana of vendetta politics after his security cover was reduced and his bulletproof vehicle withdrawn.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.

Conflicting reports have emerged over the Telangana government’s plan to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T, with the Centre reportedly advising the State to fund the project independently.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises, pushing Telangana into debt and hurting the real estate sector. He also called on party workers to strengthen the organisation and prepare for future electoral battles.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the Union government to resolve issues surrounding Telangana’s rightful share of water from the Tungabhadra project. Reviewing the RajoliBanda Diversion Scheme (RDS) and inter-state disputes, he highlighted that Telangana is entitled to 15.9 TMC but currently receives only 5–6 TMC.

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will inaugurate the newly installed 33 spillway gates of the Tungabhadra Dam on June 25 in Koppal district. The event will also see the participation of Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil and the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused the Congress government in Telangana of burdening the State with heavy liabilities through the Hyderabad Metro Rail takeover without securing promised refinancing.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s frequent review meetings on subjects already handled by his Cabinet colleagues have triggered debate in political circles. Observers say the practice fuels perceptions of interference in ministerial portfolios and raises concerns about effective utilisation of administrative resources.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy alleged a Rs 1,000-crore scam in the implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme and demanded an investigation into irregularities in the Energy Department. He also accused the government of neglecting farmers and engaging in match-fixing politics with the BJP.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and demanded immediate intervention against Karnataka’s projects on the Tungabhadra River, warning of adverse impacts on irrigation schemes and drinking water supplies.

The appointment of SBICAPS to review Hyderabad Metro Phase-I valuation, financing and Phase-II expansion has raised fresh concerns over delays in the takeover process and the future of Metro Phase-II, with the State and Centre set to act on the consultant's recommendations

Former Minister T Harish Rao has called upon SCCL unions and workers to unite under the slogan ‘Congress Hatao, Singareni Bachao’, warning that the Congress government is pushing Singareni towards privatisation.

The Congress government in Telangana is under fire for increasingly using selective media leaks to manage political narratives. The latest controversy involved reports of withdrawing deposits from SBI, followed by a reversal in stance within days.