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The BJP in Karimnagar has introduced oath-taking ceremonies for its municipal poll candidates to prevent defections after elections. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar administered oaths to aspirants, who pledged not to leave the party if elected.

Rebellion within both Congress and BJP has surfaced in the run-up to municipal elections in Karimnagar district, with several leaders refusing to withdraw nominations after being denied party tickets. Congress leader Mondi Srilatha Chandrashekhar and BJP veteran Bethi Mahender Reddy are contesting independently.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president Nitin Nabin are expected to campaign for party candidates in the Telangana municipal elections scheduled for February 11. The BJP hopes to strengthen its position as an alternative to the ruling Congress and opposition BRS ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.

The BJP is facing difficulties in finding suitable candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in the erstwhile Medak district, which has 20 municipalities including five in Patancheru. The party leadership is now reportedly turning to opposition aspirants.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared that the BJP cannot emerge as an alternative to the Congress in Telangana, stressing that the State’s political contest remains between the BRS and the Congress.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised the Congress for protesting against the renaming of the MGNREGA scheme, calling its invocation of Mahatma Gandhi’s name a political drama. Rao alleged that Congress only attached Gandhi’s name to the scheme ahead of the 2009 elections for electoral gain, rather than genuine reverence.

Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao called the involvement of Hyderabad-born Sajid Akram in the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia an “insult” and a national security concern, urging local police to investigate his migration and connections abroad

BJP MLA P Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for projecting inflated achievements through the Global Summit, alleging poor arrangements and lack of real investment. He accused the government of ignoring rural distress and questioned the utilisation of the State’s budget and debt.

Armoor MLA P Rakesh Reddy has joined Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh in criticising the Telangana BJP leadership, urging a change in strategy to secure power in the state. Speaking at a protest in Hyderabad, Reddy compared the party’s struggles in Telangana with successes elsewhere.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks questioning the number of Hindu deities and associated rituals have sparked widespread criticism from political opponents and sections of the public. His comments were condemned by BJP leaders and described as inappropriate for a Chief Minister.

The BJP has opposed the Congress government’s plan to merge 27 ULBs with GHMC, saying it will strain infrastructure, raise taxes and slow development. State president N Ramchander Rao alleged the move is politically motivated to benefit AIMIM and demanded its withdrawal

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress government’s efforts to extend 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes, blaming BJP and BRS for obstructing the move. He said the Supreme Court’s directions prevented implementation despite the party’s commitment.

The Jana Sena Party, led by Pawan Kalyan, has extended unconditional support to the BJP in the Jubilee Hills by-election, strengthening the NDA alliance in Telangana. JSP Telangana president Shankar Goud met BJP leaders and confirmed the party’s backing.

BJP MLAs have filed a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer against Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of intimidating voters in Jubilee Hills by threatening to withdraw welfare schemes. They also criticised his remarks on a Pakistan attack, calling them inflammatory and disrespectful to Indian soldiers.

BRS leader Balka Suman launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of ideological proximity to the RSS and covert collaboration with the BJP. He also criticised the Congress government for neglecting Dalits and fostering a climate of fear among investors.

BJP Telangana has issued show-cause notices to former MP B Venkatesh Netha and BJP Peddapalli in-charge Gomase Srinivas for reportedly clashing during a party tour. The leaders allegedly abused each other, violating organisational norms, prompting disciplinary action.

A press meet at the BJP State headquarters in Hyderabad turned chaotic when leaders of Backward Classes organisations clashed over a disagreement regarding the display of photographs. The altercation, which occurred in the presence of senior leaders including R Krishnaiah and N Ramchander Rao, escalated into a physical confrontation before being brought under control.

During a condolence visit by BJP State president N Ramchander Rao in Vemanapalli, internal bickering surfaced between leaders Dr B Venkatesh Netha and Gomasa Srinivas. The altercation went viral, exposing factional differences within the BJP’s local unit in Mancherial.

A meeting of Telangana BJP leaders at the party’s Nampally office revealed deep internal differences and lack of coordination. MPs and MLAs criticised district-level leadership and weak grassroots mobilisation. The State unit president N Ramchander Rao has proposed to set up a special committee to address the issues.

Telangana Congress MLA Bhupathi Reddy ignited a political firestorm with remarks questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longevity and invoking Lord Rama. In a video shared by BJP leaders, Reddy is heard saying, “If Modi dies, will Rama cease to exist?”