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Ahead of Telangana gram panchayat polls, Congress has relaunched the Bathukamma saree scheme as Indiramma sarees to woo women voters. Analysts question its impact given delays and unfulfilled promises in housing, welfare, education, and pension schemes for women

The Congress high command appointed multiple MLAs as District Congress Committee presidents, leaving many senior leaders and grassroots aspirants dejected despite prior assurances of recognition and key organisational roles

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes in Telangana, saying it aims to resolve community differences and enable members to excel professionally, despite stiff criticism from Congress leaders, including Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy

BRS leader Dasoju Sravan condemned the Congress Party for its perceived double standards regarding legislative defections, particularly highlighting Rahul Gandhi's silence on issues in Telangana. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy government is misusing the Speaker’s Office to delay action against defected MLAs, referencing a Supreme Court warning on inaction.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy travelled to New Delhi with senior Congress leaders and is expected to meet Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to discuss party matters, including the Jubilee Hills by election. His visit also sparked speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle in Telangana

Commuters in Hyderabad faced severe traffic congestion on the Yousufguda–Venkatagiri stretch after political party supporters thronged Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Indoor Stadium during vote counting. Police enforced Section 144 and restricted entry without valid passes.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has termed the Jubilee Hills bypoll outcome as an endorsement of Congress governance, urging BRS and BJP to cooperate in Hyderabad’s development. He criticised Union Minister G Kishan Reddy for obstructing growth and thanked AIMIM, CPI and CPI(M) for their support.

The Jubilee Hills Assembly byelection witnessed a marginally higher voter turnout but was overshadowed by EVM malfunctions, allegations of bogus voting, and Model Code of Conduct violations. The BRS and Congress traded serious accusations, with multiple FIRs filed and the Election Commission stepping in to ensure order.

Hours after Jubilee Hills by-poll campaigning ended, videos emerged alleging Congress continued canvassing and distributed money and sarees. Police raided a hotel in Erragadda; 11 detained. BRS accused Congress of threatening a senior Muslim leader, Shareef Bhai.

Civil society organisations in Hyderabad have demanded Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s removal, accusing him of making anti-Muslim remarks during a campaign speech. They urged the Muslim community not to support the Congress in the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election

The BRS has accused the Congress and AIMIM of orchestrating police intimidation and communal provocation ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. BRS leaders claim police raided Abdul Wahid’s residence past midnight and harassed his family. They also allege Congress activists attacked minority leaders and forced Sharif Qureshi to switch allegiance under threat.

vIn a bid to quell dissent ahead of the local body polls, the Congress government appointed Bodhan MLA P. Sudarshan Reddy as Advisor and Mancherial MLA K. Prem Sagar Rao as Civil Supplies Corporation Chairman, sidelining Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy.

The decision comes as a surprise since the Chief Minister, along with several Telangana Congress leaders, had actively participated in the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar in August

BRS leader and former minister Singireddy Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of betraying voters and pushing Telangana into economic turmoil within 23 months. He cited unfulfilled promises on jobs, welfare schemes, and farmer support while urging voters to reject Congress in bypolls.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud have been summoned to New Delhi to discuss pending DCC appointments. The high command is reportedly concerned over ministerial rifts and administrative controversies

Several Telangana Congress leaders aspiring to become DCC presidents are upset with the leadership for enforcing the ‘one family, one position’ rule and other eligibility norms. They allege selective implementation of the party’s Udaipur Declaration and fear favouritism in appointments

Former MLC Jeevan Reddy alleged discrimination in Jagtial, questioning why Gowrishankar Infra and Builders Pvt Ltd received repeated allotments for municipal and water projects. He accused Congress leaders of favouring turncoat MLAs, sidelining loyal party workers, and causing him mental harassment.

A group of unemployed youth in Telangana has decided to contest the Jubilee Hills bypoll, citing frustration over the Congress government's delay in issuing job notifications. They have presented 30 demands, including recruitment drives and unemployment benefits.

The Konda Surekha controversy has reignited caste tensions within the Telangana Congress, with Backward Class leaders alleging systemic bias and unequal disciplinary action. The episode, compounded by recent protests and public dissent, has exposed what many perceive as Reddy dominance in party affairs.

A dramatic police attempt to arrest Minister Konda Surekha’s aide has triggered a political storm in Telangana, exposing deep divisions within the Congress Cabinet. Allegations of corruption, caste bias, and interference in Medaram Jathara contracts have intensified tensions, with Surekha and her family accusing senior leaders of conspiracy.