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Former Minister T Harish Rao condemned the midnight arrest of journalists in Hyderabad, accusing the Congress government of abusing police power and suppressing the media. He alleged double standards in registering cases and vowed to stand by the journalist fraternity

Former minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting municipalities for two years, failing to release funds, disrupting water supply and betraying poll promises, and urged BRS cadres to expose these failures in the upcoming municipal elections

BRS leaders in Siddipet have strongly opposed the Congress government’s reported move to dissolve the district, following Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s statement on merging Husnabad constituency with Karimnagar. The BRS has demanded clarity from Congress leaders, warning they will not allow them to campaign in the district without a clear stand.

The BRS has appointed in-charges for all 17 municipalities in the erstwhile Medak district to spearhead its campaign for the upcoming municipal elections. Sangareddy district president Chintha Prabhakar announced the appointments, which were finalised by party working president KT Rama Rao and former minister T. Harish Rao in consultation with district leaders.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of running a shadow administration after Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy distanced himself from GOs hiking movie ticket prices. Harish Rao demanded a Governor-led probe into alleged commissions linked to approvals, claiming administrative chaos in Telangana was worse than a suspense thriller.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of planning to dissolve Siddipet district and merge it with neighbouring districts. He warned that people would launch a movement to protect Siddipet’s identity and development.

Former Minister and senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao has strongly criticised police action against unemployed youth protesting for government job notifications in Hyderabad. He demanded the immediate release of those detained and an inquiry into the alleged lathi-charge.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao hailed the commissioning of the fourth 800 MW unit of the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant, describing it as a milestone in Telangana’s power sector. Rama Rao said the project reflects former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision to end power shortages.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of systematically targeting university lands under the guise of development. He alleged that over 100 acres from agricultural and horticultural universities were forcibly taken.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for allegedly neglecting gram panchayats over the past two years, leaving them without funds and delaying elections.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu denied plans to divide GHMC, clarifying expansion instead. He criticized BRS members for skipping Assembly and making objections outside, urging the Speaker to address their behavior

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress of historically betraying Telangana’s river water rights, alleging the Revanth Reddy government restored an unfair Krishna water-sharing formula and surrendered the State’s interests to Andhra Pradesh and the Centre.

BRS MLAs staged a protest in the Telangana Legislative Assembly premises over an acute urea shortage affecting farmers during the Yasangi season. The party demanded an immediate discussion on the issue and blamed both the State and Central governments.

Former Minister T Harish Rao assured the Telangana Union of Working Journalists that the BRS would raise the issue of journalist accreditation cards in the Assembly. He opposed GO 252, saying it unfairly divides journalists and harms their welfare.

The Telangana State government has released Rs 713 crore to clear pending bills for December, following pressure from the BRS in the Legislative Assembly. Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for acting only under pressure, highlighting unpaid allowances and demanding implementation of the Pay Revision Commission and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.

Newly appointed BRS deputy floor leaders in the Legislative Assembly and Council met party president K Chandrashekhar Rao at his Erravelli residence to express gratitude for their appointments. Senior MLAs Harish Rao and Sabitha Indra Reddy, along with MLCs L Ramana, Pochampally Srinivas Reddy and Deshapathi Srinivas, were part of the delegation.

Former Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, accusing it of deliberately delaying action against the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar project. He alleged that the Telangana government’s Supreme Court case was filed only after Andhra Pradesh floated tenders, rendering it ineffective.

Former minister T Harish Rao has written to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy seeking Rs 30 crore for Ananthagiri Sagar and Ranganayaka Sagar works in Siddipet district, alleging neglect of key irrigation projects by the Congress government.

BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the Congress government in the Telangana Assembly for failing to implement Pay Revision Commission, release retirement benefits, restore Old Pension Scheme, and provide employee welfare, affecting serving and retired staff, including police personnel

Former Minister and senior BRS MLA T. Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of deliberately weakening the Telangana Assembly and silencing opposition voices. Ahead of the winter session, he demanded a minimum 15-day sitting to debate public issues.