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The Congress leadership has decided to speed up filling of long-pending nominated posts in Telangana. Discussions also covered delimitation, Cabinet reshuffle and party strengthening, with key decisions expected soon after a Political Affairs Committee meeting.

Former Minister T Jeevan Reddy has resigned from the Congress and announced his decision to join the BRS, citing the Congress government’s failure to deliver on promises, particularly job creation and fee reimbursement for marginalised students. He accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of centralising power and ignoring party forums, while predicting a major political shift in Telangana.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy indicated possible further arrests in the phone tapping case and said investigations would follow due process. He also spoke on the Formula-E case and hinted at education reforms, including scrapping SSC exams under a new system.

Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy sparked controversy by backing Jagga Reddy for the TPCC president post, claiming the Congress could win 100 seats under his leadership, despite party leadership advising against informal media interactions.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said DCC presidents from eight constituencies raised concerns over non-cooperation from MLAs. Rahul Gandhi and AICC leaders reviewed the issue. He also spoke on Maoists joining Congress and Rajya Sabha candidate selection.

TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy’s recommendations for Rajya Sabha nominations to AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge have intensified internal differences in the Telangana Congress. The AICC is likely to call Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud for discussions.

Balka Suman, BRS district president, accused the Congress of attempting to seize the Kyathanpalli municipality chairperson’s post despite lacking an absolute majority. The BRS‑CPI alliance won 11 of 22 wards, while Congress secured seven and Independents one.

The contest for the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor’s post has turned into a high-stakes battle between the BJP and Congress. Despite the BJP initially securing the required majority with independents and AIFB support, Congress reshaped the scenario by drawing defections.

An independent councillor’s decision to join the BRS has handed the party the advantage in Indresham Municipality ahead of Monday’s chairperson and vice‑chairperson elections.

With no party securing a majority in the 36-member Mahabubabad Municipality, independents have become decisive in the upcoming chairperson election. Congress, with 16 seats including CPI(M) support, and BRS, with 14 seats including CPI backing, are vying for control.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for claiming he would continue in the next term. He termed the remarks arrogant and said the Congress follows established procedures in selecting its Chief Minister

Congress registered a sweeping victory in Khammam district, winning all five municipalities, including 24 of 32 wards in Edulapuram. The party’s total tally across Wyra, Edulapuram, Sathupalli, Kallur, and Madhira stood at 83 wards.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao described the party’s victory in over 700 municipal wards as a clear sign of public dissatisfaction with the Congress government in Telangana. He vowed that BRS would continue to hold the Congress accountable.

The BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused the ruling Congress party of intimidating voters and candidates during the municipal elections, drawing parallels with the Emergency era.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy convened a meeting with senior Congress leaders to strategise for the upcoming municipal elections after internal surveys suggested the party was trailing behind rivals, particularly the BRS.

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.

The Congress party has denied promising two lakh government jobs in the first year of its term in Telangana, triggering criticism. The assurance is mentioned in the party’s manifesto, while delays in recruitments and the job calendar have further drawn opposition attacks

The Telangana Congress is facing internal discord as several senior leaders and ministers bypassed the Screening Committees and unilaterally announced candidates for upcoming municipal elections. Some leaders have released candidate lists without approval.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud dismissed speculation over Ministers meeting Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka during CM Revanth Reddy’s foreign tour, calling it routine administrative practice. He said party organisation issues were discussed with AICC leadership in Delhi

The Congress-CPI alliance in Kothagudem is under strain ahead of the municipal corporation elections, with both parties demanding a larger share of seats. The CPI has sought 30 corporator seats and the mayor’s post, while Congress leaders are unwilling to concede the mayor’s seat, offering only 20 seats instead.