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Despite police action, the spurious cotton seed menace continues in Mancherial, with cases rising in recent years. Smugglers operate across State borders, targeting farmers with illegal seeds, while enforcement gaps and alleged corruption hamper control efforts.
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Following fresh crop damage due to hailstorms in Siddipet, former minister Harish Rao demanded immediate compensation and accurate loss assessment. He alleged repeated delays in relief despite multiple crop losses, pushing farmers into distress.
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T Harish Rao blamed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for RTC driver Shankar Goud’s death, citing government apathy. He demanded immediate action on workers’ demands and urged employees to continue protests through lawful means
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BRS leaders in Karimnagar celebrated the High Court verdict on the PC Ghose commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. They called it a setback to the Congress government and alleged the probe was driven by political motives.
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Senior BRS leaders criticised Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao for personal remarks against T Harish Rao, demanding answers on farm issues, fertiliser supply and irrigation. They also raised concerns over Khammam development and alleged administrative failures.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over remarks on the Kaleshwaram project, alleging inconsistency. He also raised concerns over agriculture, welfare delays and governance, asserting that the BRS would return to power.
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BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao clarified that his Delhi visit was to consult senior legal counsel on key cases, including the Kaleshwaram project, MLA defections, and the Cash-for-Vote case. He said the High Court verdict on the Kaleshwaram petition is expected soon, with a possible Supreme Court appeal under consideration.
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Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to waive crop loans and neglecting farmers in Khammam district. He criticised Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and other local ministers for ignoring maize and paddy procurement, alleging they were more focused on commissions than welfare.
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The BRS is set to hold a mini-plenary in Khammam on April 19 to strengthen its cadre base ahead of upcoming elections. The event, to be attended by senior leader T Harish Rao, is expected to boost morale and prepare party workers for challenges in the Khammam Municipal Corporation and ZPTC/MPTC elections.
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Several BJP and Congress leaders, including Donthula Suresh and Pasha, joined the BRS in Siddipet in the presence of former minister T Harish Rao. With municipal elections approaching, the move is expected to strengthen BRS’s position.
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Water pumping into Ranganayaka Sagar from Annapurna Sagar began to support yasangi crops after T Harish Rao’s request, with minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directing officials, bringing relief to farmers ahead of harvesting season
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BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao has challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to substantiate his claims of governance success made during his Kerala campaign. Rao accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its six guarantees, citing incomplete farm loan waivers, stalled welfare schemes, and inadequate irrigation measures
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At Osmania University’s valedictory ceremony, BRS leader T Harish Rao urged law graduates to uphold constitutional values and champion the rights of the oppressed. He highlighted the historic role of lawyers in India’s freedom struggle and Telangana’s statehood movement.
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BRS deputy leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, accusing him of betraying Telangana and distorting facts about the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme in Parliament. Rao alleged that Reddy insulted Telangana’s self-respect by echoing Congress propaganda and highlighted that the Centre had earlier praised the project.
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The Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to release water from Annapurna reservoir to Ranganayaka Sagar following a request from former minister T Harish Rao.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for disrupting Assembly proceedings and sidelining the opposition. He also raised concerns over irrigation issues, alleged diversion politics, and failure to deliver on key welfare promises and legislative accountability.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress, accusing it of admitting irregularities linked to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s company but attempting to cover them up through diversionary tactics. He demanded a judicial or House Committee probe into alleged illegal mining by Raghava Constructions.
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The Telangana Assembly approved a resolution to take over Phase-I of Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T, citing hurdles in expansion. CM Revanth Reddy said the move was vital for Phase-II proposals.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government in the Telangana Assembly of ignoring a large-scale illegal mining racket allegedly tied to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s family firm. He demanded a probe, citing violations of environmental norms under G.O. 111.
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The BRS staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly, accusing the Congress-led government of failing to honour its promise of waiving farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh. The party leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other ministers for issuing contradictory statements on the waiver and for attacking the previous regime instead of addressing opposition concerns.
