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The BRS on Sunday escalated its statewide protests against the Congress government’s 1,000-day rule, highlighting unfulfilled election promises and civic issues. Auto drivers, farmers and party workers staged rallies, dharnas and demonstrations across districts, while leaders distributed ‘Dues Cards’ to draw attention to pending assurances.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank demanded immediate construction of 6,000 Indiramma houses on eight acres in Survey No. 157/1 in Secunderabad Cantonment constituency. He led a protest at the site, accusing the Congress government of failing to fulfil its housing promise.

More than 400 trees have been felled at Bollarum for the SCB elevated corridor being constructed by HMDA from Gymkhana Grounds to near Shamirpet. Residents and commuters said the trees had provided shade for decades and changed the area’s character.

The proposed alternative roads around AOC Circle in Secunderabad Cantonment have been delayed due to the pending transfer of Defence land. The Rs 960-crore project requires nearly 42 acres, with the Telangana government identifying State land for the transfer

Asha workers and ANMs serving as Booth Level Officers for the electoral roll revision in Secunderabad Cantonment have threatened another strike over unpaid honorarium. They allege most dues remain unpaid despite earlier assurances, while officials promise to address the issue soon.

More than 5,000 voters in Secunderabad Cantonment have found their names missing from the 2002 electoral rolls while filling enumeration forms. Officials attributed the issue to polling booth shifts after delimitation and advised voters to submit details and prescribed documents.

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan has raised concerns over poor digitisation of electoral rolls in Sanath Nagar, Musheerabad and Secunderabad Cantonment constituencies.

Following a protest by ASHA workers serving as BLOs, only skeletal staff attended SIR duties in Secunderabad Cantonment. BLOs alleged three years of unpaid remuneration, while the ASHA union warned of a boycott if pending dues are not cleared by next Monday.

Officials allegedly arrived with bulldozers in Secunderabad Cantonment and warned residents of Ambedkar Huts to vacate within 15 days, triggering panic among nearly 650 families living there for decades. BRS leader Manne Krishank assured political and legal support while condemning the move as inhuman.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank opposed the reported proposal to merge the Secunderabad Cantonment Board with the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation. He urged the government to withdraw the plan, consult residents and merge the cantonment area with GHMC instead

A joint survey of Defence land for two proposed alternative roads near Safilguda in Secunderabad has been completed, marking a key milestone. The MMC awaits land transfer approvals, with the project aimed at easing congestion around AoC Circle.

The iconic Trimulgherry football ground in Hyderabad has been enclosed with a high-rise wall as part of SCB elevated corridor works, restricting access to local players and walkers. Residents and football enthusiasts say the move has affected sports activity in the area

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Telangana visit, the Cantonment Congress Party demanded the immediate merger of Secunderabad Cantonment with GHMC. Leaders urged the Centre to clarify its stand, saying residents were awaiting a long-pending decision on the issue.

The Race Course Pump House in Secunderabad Cantonment is set to be demolished for the NH-44 elevated corridor project between Paradise Circle and Suchitra Junction. Authorities plan to reconstruct the 10 lakh-gallon facility on nearby defence land after approvals.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has restarted digitisation of records after 10 years. Over 20,000 files will be scanned to preserve defence land data, improve access, and reduce disputes. The project is expected to be completed within six months.

Property owners along the two elevated corridor stretches in Secunderabad Cantonment have defaulted on property tax payments, citing the impact of road widening works. The SCB has issued demand notices and warned of penalties if dues are not cleared before March 31.

The iconic Trimulgherry football ground in Secunderabad Cantonment has been closed due to the construction of a compound wall as part of the proposed elevated corridor project. The closure has disrupted decades-old routines of football players, children, and morning walkers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a one lakh signature campaign in Secunderabad Cantonment seeking excision of civilian areas and their merger with GHMC. The drive has already collected over 85,000 signatures, drawing widespread support from residents across colonies and slums

Auto drivers and unions joined the BRS signature campaign in Secunderabad Cantonment supporting the SCB merger. BRS leader Manne Krishank said drivers backed the drive by scanning a QR code. Pamphlets will be distributed to 5,000 houses on February 23

Motorists in Secunderabad have relief as the Sikh Village-Paradise Circle road stretch is rebuilt after six months of congestion caused by elevated corridor construction. Road widening and pillar construction now allow smoother traffic, reducing travel time significantly.