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The BRS criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using the Nalgonda public meeting for political attacks instead of announcing development measures. Party leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting the district and challenged the Chief Minister to debate its performance. Hyderabad: Stepping up its attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the BRS charged that he had converted the recent public meeting in Nalgonda into a platform for political rhetoric while failing to announce any tangible benefits for the district. The BRS leaders dared him to hold a discussion on the initiatives taken by the ruling Congress as against the previous BRS regime in the erstwhile Nalgonda district. City & Local Guides Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan on Monday, former MLC Karne Prabhakar said the Chief Minister had used the meeting for self-praise and criticism of the Opposition instead of outlining a development agenda. He said Congress activists were placed under house arrest to prevent them from questioning the government, while Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy had stayed away from the meeting. Rejecting Revanth Reddy’s claims on the State’s debt, Prabhakar accused the Congress government of sharply increasing borrowings in the last two-and-a-half years. He credited the previous BRS government for the rise in paddy production in Nalgonda, attributing it to irrigation projects, SRSP water supply and canal works undertaken during K Chandrashekhar Rao’s tenure by utilising the loans raised. Government He also said the Chief Minister had made no progress on the SLBC tunnel project while continuing to target BRS leaders K Chandrashekhar Rao, KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao on every possible occasion. According to him, surveys indicating declining public support had made the Chief Minister increasingly defensive. Former MLAs Bollam Mallaiah Yadav and Chirumarthi Lingaiah accused the Congress government of neglecting Nalgonda despite repeated visits by the Chief Minister. They said the undivided Nalgonda district’s visible development was largely the result of projects executed during the BRS regime. They stated that the Chief Minister’s speech had failed to resonate with the public. BRS leader Balaraju Yadav also criticised Revanth Reddy over his remarks on family politics, pointing out that several Congress leaders like K Jana Reddy, N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy had multiple family members holding elected positions and accused the Chief Minister of adopting double standards.

With municipal elections resuming in Karimnagar, political parties are actively searching for candidates with strong winning prospects. Despite pressure from senior leaders, parties are prioritising winnability over seniority. Karimnagar: As the process for municipal elections resumes, political parties have begun searching for suitable candidates. Besides conducting surveys, several other methods are adopted to identify the best aspirants among leaders vying to contest the civic polls. There are two municipal corporations and 13 municipalities in the erstwhile Karimnagar district. While parties are looking for winning aspirants, leaders keen on contesting the elections are approaching party leadership circles to secure confirmed tickets. However, political parties determined to win a majority of civic bodies are scouting for capable candidates, irrespective of seniority. In almost all parties, senior leaders mount pressure on the leadership for tickets by projecting their seniority. However, the parties insist on) giving tickets only to candidates with winning prospects. During a recent press conference, Choppadandi MLA and District Congress Committee president Medipally Satyam made it clear that tickets would be given only to winning candidates. He also said that leaders from other political parties would be accommodated if they are willing to contest on behalf of the Congress party. Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also made similar statements. Congress, BRS, BJP and other political parties seek to identify leaders who have influence among people in their respective divisions and wards. To assess the strength of candidates, surveys are conducted across divisions and wards. The ruling Congress party is also frequently receiving intelligence reports on aspirants. The TPCC has already instructed party units to send the names of six probable candidates from each division. As parties focus on the strength of leaders, aspirants try to woo elders and local committees. Former corporators and ward members convene meetings and highlight the works carried out by them in the past. In some municipalities, parties are also enquiring into the financial status of candidates, it is learnt.

రైతు భరోసా సదస్సు నిర్వహణపై తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం కీలక నిర్ణయం తీసుకుంది. మంగళవారం ఖమ్మం జిల్లా మధిరలో రైతు సభ జరగాల్సి ఉంది. అయితే వర్షాల నేపథ్యంలో ఆ సభను ప్రభుత్వం రద్దు చేసింది. హైదరాబాద్‌ శిల్పకళా వేదికలో రైతు భరోసా సదస్సు నిర్వహించాలని నిర్ణయించింది. మంగళవారం సాయంత్రం 4 గంటలకు శిల్పకళా వేదికలో రైతు భరోసా సమావేశం జరగనుంది. తెలంగాణ వ్యాప్తంగా ఉన్న లక్షలాది మంది రైతులకు రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వం అత్యంత తీపి కబురు అందించింది. ఎప్పుడెప్పుడా అని అన్నదాతలు వెయ్యి కళ్లతో ఎదురుచూస్తున్న రైతు భరోసా నిధుల విడుదలకు అంతా సిద్ధమైంది. మంగళవారం సాయంత్రమే సీఎం ఎనుముల రేవంత్ రెడ్డి రైతుల ఖాతాల్లోకి ఈ నిధులను జమ చేయనున్నారు. అయితే ఈ సదస్సు నిర్వహణపై తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం చివరి నిమిషంలో ఒక కీలక నిర్ణయం తీసుకుంది. వాస్తవానికి మంగళవారం ఖమ్మం జిల్లా మధిరలో భారీ ఎత్తున రైతు సభ నిర్వహించి.. అక్కడి నుంచే ఈ పథకం నిధులను విడుదల చేయాలని ప్రభుత్వం అన్ని ఏర్పాట్లు చేసింది. అయితే రాష్ట్రంలో గత రెండు రోజులుగా కురుస్తున్న భారీ వర్షాల నేపథ్యంలో ఖమ్మం జిల్లాలో సభ నిర్వహణకు వాతావరణం అనుకూలించలేదు. దీంతో రైతులు, ప్రజల ఇబ్బందులను దృష్టిలో ఉంచుకుని మధిర రైతు సభను ప్రభుత్వం తక్షణమే రద్దు చేసింది. హైదరాబాద్ శిల్పకళా వేదికకు మారిన సదస్సు.. మధిరలో బహిరంగ సభ రద్దయినప్పటికీ.. నిధుల విడుదలలో ఎలాంటి ఆలస్యం జరగకూడదని సీఎం రేవంత్ రెడ్డి భావించారు. అందుకే ఈ సదస్సును తక్షణమే హైదరాబాద్‌కు తరలించారు. మంగళవారం సాయంత్రం 4 గంటలకు హైదరాబాద్‌లోని శిల్పకళా వేదికలో రైతు భరోసా సమావేశం జరగనుంది. ఈ సదస్సులోనే సీఎం రేవంత్ రెడ్డి, డిప్యూటీ సీఎం భట్టి విక్రమార్క, వ్యవసాయ శాఖ మంత్రి తుమ్మల నాగేశ్వరరావుతో కలిసి నిధులను రైతుల అకౌంట్లలో జమ చేస్తారు. అన్నదాతల్లో హర్షం.. రైతు భరోసా మార్గదర్శకాలపై సుదీర్ఘ కసరత్తు చేసిన ప్రభుత్వం, అర్హులైన ప్రతి రైతుకూ ఈ సహాయం అందేలా చర్యలు తీసుకుంది. పెట్టుబడి సాయం కోసం ఎదురుచూస్తున్న రైతులకు ఈ వానాకాలం సీజన్‌లో ఈ నిధులు ఎంతో ఊరటనివ్వనున్నాయి. మంగళవారం సాయంత్రం 4 గంటల తర్వాత ముఖ్యమంత్రి బటన్ నొక్కగానే డీబీటీ ద్వారా నిధుల జమ ప్రక్రియ ప్రారంభం కానుంది.

Telangana’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic turn as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao held parallel public meetings on the same day, transforming North Telangana into the centre of a high-stakes political battle. The simultaneous rallies drew statewide attention, with both leaders seeking to demonstrate their political strength and connect with the public ahead of future electoral contests. KCR’s meeting marked one of his most significant public appearances in recent months. The BRS chief used the platform to criticize the Congress government’s policies and highlight issues related to farmers, irrigation projects, and rural development. Party leaders projected the rally as a show of revival for the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), aiming to energize its cadre and regain political momentum after losing power in 2023. At the same time, Revanth Reddy conducted an extensive tour of the region, focusing on welfare initiatives and government performance. His visit included inspections of key irrigation projects and public meetings where he highlighted the Congress government’s welfare schemes and development agenda. The Chief Minister sought to reinforce his government’s commitment to farmers and rural communities while countering the opposition’s criticism. The political significance of these parallel rallies extends beyond a single day. Analysts view the events as a direct contest between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS for public perception and political dominance in Telangana. The rivalry has intensified in recent weeks, with Revanth Reddy challenging KCR to debate governance records and BRS leaders launching sharp attacks on the Congress administration. For Karimnagar and the broader North Telangana region, the twin rallies underscored the area’s continuing importance as a political battleground. Massive mobilization efforts by both parties, competing narratives on development and governance, and the visible presence of top leadership transformed the day into a symbolic test of political influence. As Telangana moves toward future electoral battles, the parallel rallies of Revanth Reddy and KCR have signaled the beginning of a renewed political confrontation. The contest is no longer just about governance; it is about who can shape the state’s political narrative and emerge as the dominant force in Telangana’s evolving political landscape.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a landmark political victory by capturing the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation (KMC), marking a significant milestone in Telangana’s political landscape. The party secured the Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts, establishing its first municipal corporation administration in Telangana since the state’s formation in 2014. Karimnagar has long been regarded as the political nerve centre of North Telangana, making this victory strategically important for the BJP. The party emerged as the single largest force in the municipal elections, winning 30 of the 66 divisions. With support from independents, an AIFB corporator, and the ex-officio vote of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the BJP secured 34 votes and successfully formed the corporation administration. The election of Kolagani Srinivas as Mayor and Y Sunil Rao as Deputy Mayor reflects the party’s growing grassroots strength in urban Telangana. Political observers view the result as a major boost for the BJP’s expansion strategy in the state, particularly in regions where it has steadily increased its influence over recent years. The victory is also symbolic because Karimnagar has been a strong political base for several major parties over the years. By gaining control of the municipal corporation, the BJP has strengthened its position ahead of future electoral battles and demonstrated its ability to convert electoral support into administrative power. Party leaders described the result as a mandate for development-oriented governance and a sign of growing public confidence in the BJP’s leadership. With the BJP now at the helm of the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation, the city is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the party’s future political strategy in Telangana. The outcome not only reshapes local governance but also reinforces Karimnagar’s importance as a key battleground in the state’s evolving political landscape.