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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.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of attempting to abolish the dependent and compassionate job system by weakening the SCCL Medical Board. Alongside TBGKS leaders, he met SCCL officials in Hyderabad, demanding the reconvening of the Medical Board to validate employees seeking medical invalidation and provide jobs to their children.

Former Minister T Harish Rao held a review meeting with irrigation officials in Siddipet, urging them to expedite the Irkode and Chandlapur lift irrigation projects and complete pending distributary canals under the Kaleshwaram project. He stressed the need for desilting canals to ensure water reaches tail-end fields.

Former Minister T Harish Rao extended support to Domadugu villagers in Sangareddy, who have been protesting against a pharmaceutical company accused of releasing effluents into Nallakunta lake and downstream agricultural fields. The villagers also staged a rally on the highway with cattle to highlight their plight.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for delaying municipal, MPTC and ZPTC elections, alleging fear of defeat after poor Congress performance in sarpanch polls. At a felicitation event in Sangareddy, he accused the Chief Minister of manipulating cooperative posts and misreporting BRS victories.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of misrepresenting Congress’s performance in gram panchayat elections in Gajwel constituency. Rao claimed that the BRS won 92 panchayats compared to Congress’s 68, contrary to the Chief Minister’s assertion of a majority.

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Telangana after Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed petitions against five MLAs accused of defecting. Rao alleged that the ruling party had trampled constitutional provisions on anti-defection, exposing Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Save the Constitution’ campaign as hollow.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of encouraging violence during the Gram Panchayat elections, citing incidents in Kamareddy and Nalgonda districts where BRS workers were attacked. He alleged that the Congress leadership was responsible for the breakdown of law and order and demanded immediate arrests of those involved.