Telangana politics
K Kavitha Fights Back: Legal Action Over Land Allegations as She Vows Future Chief Ministership
Dec 12, 2025 05:22 pm CST
Former Telangana lawmaker K Kavitha has issued legal notices demanding apologies for allegations against her husband regarding land dealings. After being expelled from BRS by her father, she has vowed to become chief minister and investigate irregularities dating back to 2014. Kavitha denies all allegations and accuses both BRS and Congress leadership of corruption and political targeting.
KTR Condemns Rahul Gandhi's Leadership: Claims Congress Weakened as National Opposition Force
Dec 03, 2025 02:43 am CST
Telangana's BRS leader KT Rama Rao delivers a strong critique of Rahul Gandhi and Congress at the IGNITION Summit, claiming Gandhi has become "an albatross" for the opposition. Rao argues Congress lacks vision to counter BJP, predicts regional parties will emerge as the effective opposition force, and laments the failure to create a viable non-Congress, non-BJP coalition.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Comments on Hindu Deities Spark Political Controversy
Dec 03, 2025 02:42 am CST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy faces intense backlash from BJP and BRS after his casual remarks about Hindu deities during a party meeting. Opposition parties have called for protests and apologies, claiming his comments insulted Hindu sentiments and revealed anti-Hindu bias in the Congress party. The controversy has rapidly escalated into a significant political issue across the state.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Criticizes BRS Legacy, Highlights Congress Achievements Ahead of Jubilee Hills Bypoll
Nov 10, 2025 01:53 am CST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has delivered a comprehensive critique of the previous BRS government while highlighting Congress achievements in welfare and development. Speaking at a 'Meet the Press' event in Hyderabad, Reddy accused former CM KCR of financial mismanagement, claiming he left the state with an Rs 8.11 lakh crore debt burden despite inheriting a surplus. The Chief Minister showcased his government's accomplishments including farm loan waivers and healthcare reforms while urging voters to support Congress candidate Naveen Yadav in the upcoming Jubilee Hills bypoll.
BJP Minister Bandi Sanjay Sparks Controversy Over Skull Cap Comments Against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Nov 07, 2025 12:47 pm CST
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay ignited political controversy during a Hyderabad campaign rally by criticizing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for wearing a skull cap, saying he would "rather cut his head off" than wear religious headwear for votes. The BJP minister accused Congress of vote-bank appeasement and alleged a conspiracy to turn Telangana into an "Islamic state," drawing immediate condemnation from opposition parties for divisive rhetoric ahead of the November 11 by-election.
Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills Bypoll: High-Stakes Political Battle Testing Revanth Reddy's Leadership
Nov 06, 2025 07:24 pm CST
The Jubilee Hills constituency bypoll in Hyderabad has transformed into a significant political confrontation despite being a single-seat election. As Chief Minister Revanth Reddy faces off against BRS and BJP, the election has become a proxy battle between major political forces with controversial statements about Muslim voters, allegations of secret alliances, and high-profile challenges dominating the campaign. The outcome could significantly impact Telangana's political landscape beyond the immediate result.
Tensions Rise in Telangana: Cow Vigilante Shot in Alleged Cattle Smuggling Confrontation
Oct 23, 2025 01:41 pm CST
A shooting incident involving a cow vigilante in Hyderabad has escalated into a major political controversy in Telangana. BJP leaders claim the victim was attacked while trying to prevent illegal cow transportation, allegedly by a person connected to the AIMIM party. The incident has sparked political tensions, with BJP officials demanding swift action and blaming Congress for protecting what they describe as "rowdyism" in the region. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused while additional security forces maintain order in the area.
KTR Alleges Massive Electoral Fraud in Jubilee Hills By-Election: BRS to Approach High Court
Oct 15, 2025 03:06 am CST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao has accused the ruling Congress of orchestrating electoral fraud in the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, claiming 23,000 suspicious votes were added to voter rolls. BRS plans to approach the Telangana High Court after receiving inadequate response from election authorities. The article details specific allegations of voter manipulation and Congress's denial of any wrongdoing.
Telangana High Court Stays 42% BC Reservation Policy: Impact on Local Elections and Political Fallout
Oct 09, 2025 09:38 pm CST
The Telangana High Court has issued an interim stay on the Revanth Reddy-led government's notification increasing Backward Classes reservation to 42% for local body elections. This decision has sparked protests from BC communities and created political challenges for the Congress government, which must now defend its policy against claims that it exceeds the 50% reservation ceiling established by the Supreme Court. The court has given the government four weeks to file a counter-affidavit while opposition parties question the administration's legal approach.
Congress Names V Naveen Yadav for Jubilee Hills Bypoll Despite Voter ID Distribution Controversy
Oct 09, 2025 02:55 am CST
Telangana's ruling Congress party has selected V Naveen Yadav, a 41-year-old politician with a controversial past involving voter ID distribution, as their candidate for the November 11 Jubilee Hills assembly constituency bypoll in Hyderabad. The election follows the unexpected death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath from a heart attack in June.