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Telangana police on Tuesday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) deputy floor leader in the assembly, T Harish Rao, and other senior party leaders while they were en route to Parigi town in Vikarabad district to express solidarity with farmers protesting against land acquisition for a proposed industrial park. Accompanied by former ministers P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Errabelli Dayakar Rao and several other BRS leaders, Harish Rao was leaving in a convoy of vehicles to Parigi, when they were in ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former irrigation minister T Harish Rao has said the govt was operating irrigation projects such as Kaleshwaram (package 6,8, 10,11 and 12), Devadula (phase III) and other projects across the state on frequent start-stop cycles. He said such a mode of operation of lifts are fundamentally against the engineering design principles and is likely to cause progressive damage to pumps, impellers, shear pins, shafts and associated electro-mechanical systems. In a letter to irrigation ministe ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Slamming the state government over its "handling" of the Kaleshwaram and Devadula projects, BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Wednesday alleged that the irrigation officials were operating the massive motors of these schemes in an unscientific manner, repeatedly switching them on and off in violation of established norms. In a letter to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, the Siddipet MLA said: "It has come to my notice that frequent starting and stopping of pumps i ...Read More >
The Telangana High Court on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) adjourned to April 22 the pronouncement of verdict in the batch of four writ petitions, including one filed by former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, seeking directions to set aside the P.C. Ghose Commission report which indicted him in execution of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) project. The State government led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy issued G.O. Ms. No. 6 on March 14 of 2024, within three months of coming to pow ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday turned tables against the Bharat Rashtra Samithi top leadership, which he said had grossly compromised on the state's interests concerning the controversial Nadurgul lands on the city outskirts. "Contrary to the successive governments' stand that the lands belong to state, the BRS government registered Nadurgul lands in favour of private companies in 2014 and even got the lands mutated in their name in 2016," the minister said at ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Strongly condemning Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao's allegations of illegal mining in Kotwalguda, land grabbing in Vattinagulapally and Nadergul villages in Rangareddy against Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and his family, the latter described it as a conspiracy to save their own skin by resorting to mudslinging against the ministers to defame the government. Addressing the media at Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat on Wednesday, April 8, Reddy said that the forensic ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) stated that permission for a public meeting to be led by BRS legislative party deputy leader and former Irrigation minister T Harish Rao, scheduled on April 9 in Gollapalli village of Revalli mandal, Wanaparthy constituency, has been revoked by authorities, and the party slammed Congress led Telangana government for curbing democratic dissent. The meeting was to be addressed in support of farmers protesting against the proposed Gollapalli reservoir pr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao on Tuesday hit out at the state government after being placed under house arrest ahead of a planned visit to Parigi to take part in a dharna to protest the government move to acquire land for an industrial estate. He alleged that "the Congress rule under Revanth has become synonymous with repression and betrayal" and claimed that "democracy is being murdered in Telangana. Congress promised "democracy' as its so-called seventh guarantee, but is now atta ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Congress leader and ex-corporator D Rajashekhar Reddy on Tuesday, April 7, alleged that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao has been spreading lies in Koheda regarding the fruit market. Reddy said that in 2012, a Government Order (GO) was issued regarding the relocation of the market, during which 170 acre of land were acquired and handed over to the market committee. "It was during the tenure of YS Rajasekhara Reddy that the idea to relocate the market to Koheda was first ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) deputy leader in Telangana Legislative Assembly and former minister T. Harish Rao and several other party leaders were placed under house arrest on Tuesday to prevent them from leaving for Parigi in Vikarabad district, where they were planning to meet farmers affected by the industrial park project. Former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy and several other leaders from the erstwhile Ranga Reddy and Vikarabad districts were placed unde ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana), April 7 (ANI): In a scathing attack on the Revanth Reddy-led administration, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) condemned the detention of senior party leaders, describing the government's tactics as "cowardly" and a direct assault on democratic values. The outcry follows the police crackdown on BRS Deputy Floor Leaders T Harish Rao and Sabitha Indra Reddy, along with former MLAs Mahesh Reddy, Narender Reddy, and Methuku Anand. The leaders we ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana), April 7 (ANI): In a scathing attack on the Revanth Reddy-led administration, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) condemned the detention of senior party leaders, describing the government's tactics as "cowardly" and a direct assault on democratic values. The outcry follows the police crackdown on BRS Deputy Floor Leaders T Harish Rao and Sabitha Indra Reddy, along with former MLAs Mahesh Reddy, Narender Reddy, and Methuku Anand. The leaders we ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS MLA and former minister T Harish Rao on Monday alleged a conspiracy to divert 200 acres of land -- earmarked for the proposed Koheda fruit market -- to private players. Speaking to the media after visiting the market site on the outskirts of Hyderabad, he claimed that while the previous BRS government had sanctioned funds for the project, the current Congress administration was attempting to sell the land. He said the BRS government had planned a world-class fruit market on 200 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former Minister and BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Hyderabad on Tuesday, ahead of his visit to Parigi to extend solidarity to farmers' protests. Police were deployed in large numbers at outside his residence early in the morning, preventing him from leaving for Parigi. Harish Rao along with BRSLP deputy leader P Sabitha Indra Reddy and other BRS leaders were scheduled to meet farmers who are protesting opposing the acquisition of their lands for ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to constructing a world-class fruit market at Koheda in Rangareddy district, equipped with modern infrastructure and international standards. Speaking to the media at his residence on Monday, April 6, the minister said that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared for the project with an estimated cost of Rs 3,087 crore. He noted that the initiative is aimed at developing a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The BRS on Monday alleged that the Congress government had unveiled a "conspiracy" to divert 200 acres of land worth ₹3,000 crore, which was set aside for setting up a fruit market at Koheda, to private parties. He said the land was acquired when he was marketing minister in the BRS government by paying ₹10 crore to farmers as compensation.A detailed project report was prepared for the ₹1,000-crore project that would include not just a fruit market, but also a flower and fish market i ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Monday, April 6, accused the Congress-led government of trying to sell away the proposed fruit market land of 200 acres in Koheda, which he alleged was a conspiracy against farmers. His remarks came during his visit to the site alongside former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy. Harish Rao alleged that the land worth Rs 3,000 crore is being diverted in favour of some middlemen and against the interest of farmers. He ...Read More >
HYDERABAD Deputy Floor Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the Assembly T. Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of betraying tribal communities, failing farmers, misleading people on job creation and neglecting the welfare of SCs and STs. Speaking to newspersons at Kodangal on Friday Mr. Harish Rao said it was ironic that Mr. Revanth Reddy was travelling to other States like Kerala and speaking about good governance and welfare while ST communities continue to face ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The BRS on Saturday demanded immediate and strict action over vandalism of the MLA office in Gajwel, the camp office of Gajwel legislator and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao. Trouble erupted when a group of Congress workers and local party leaders marched to the camp office and forced their way in and tried to install a portrait of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in the office room. The BRS alleged vandalism by Congress workers who, they said, damaged door and window panes, as wel ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Congress workers, on Saturday, April 4, allegedly attacked the Gajwel camp office of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) supremo K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and placed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's portrait in protest. Gajwel Assembly constituency is represented by former chief minister KCR. Led by District Congress Committee (DCC) president Tumukunta Aknsha Reddy, the party workers purportedly damaged the window pane, local media reported. However, the Gajwel Police are yet to lodge a c ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Friday questioned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the claims the latter made during election campaigning in Kerala on implementation of welfare schemes in Telangana. Speaking to reporters in Kodangal, the BRS leader said that people of other states, including Kerala, are aware of Revanth's "exaggerated" claims and the ground realities in Telangana. Alleging that Revanth betrayed tribal communities, misled people on job creation and ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union minister G. Kishan Reddy accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of spreading false propaganda during his election rallies in Kerala about the implementation of the Congress' Six Guarantees in Telangana and urging people to witness their fulfilment in the state. Speaking to newspersons, Kishan Reddy alleged that the Congress government had failed to deliver a single poll promise. "The Congress and its leaders have a habit of pathological lying -- it's a massive fraud on the peo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS has sought a response from the Centre over remarks made by Union jal shakti minister CR Patil on the Kaleshwaram project, with senior leader and former MP B Vinod Kumar terming the comments "uncalled for" and demanding clarification in Parliament. Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan on Wednesday, Vinod Kumar said BRS MPs had raised the issue, objecting to the minister's statement that ₹1 lakh crore spent on the Kaleshwaram project had "gone down the drain." He said ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former irrigation minister and BRS Assembly deputy floor leader T. Harish Rao on Thursday condemned Union minister G. Kishan Reddy's statements in the Rajya Sabha on Telangana formation, and issues surrounding the statehood. Harish Rao, in a statement, said Kishan Reddy, "who failed to stand firmly with the Telangana movement when it mattered, has once again betrayed Telangana in Parliament through misleading and irresponsible statements. He is distorting history, and insulting the s ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) senior leader Harish Rao disagreed with Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy's statement on the merger of seven mandals in Telangana with Andhra Pradesh. Reddy, in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, April 2, said the merger was a part of the AP Reorganisation Act of 2014, which Rao called "false, a distortion of history, and an insult to the self-respect of Telangana." "It was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gove ...Read More >
A Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) delegation on Monday submitted a memorandum to the Telangana governor, demanding the immediate removal of state revenue and housing minister, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, pending inquiry into allegations of illegal mining and encroachment against his construction firm. The delegation to the Lok Bhavan was led by party working president KT Rama Rao (KTR). The delegation alleged that Raghava Constructions, owned by Srinivas Reddy, undertook mining activity in restrict ...Read More >
Hyderabad: T Harish Rao, Deputy Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRSLP), on Tuesday said the recently concluded Assembly session ended without direction, seriousness, or accountability to the people of Telangana, as they had expected clarity on the six guarantees but instead witnessed disappointment, diversion, and disorder. He said the public had anticipated meaningful legislative debate, but the session was conducted merely to complete constitutional formalities, pass the budget and bill ...Read More >
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao on Sunday accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of attempting to divert public attention from the 'failures' of his government by proposing the construction of a temple, mosque and church along the Musi River using government funds. Drawing a comparison, Mr. Rao said the BJP-led Central government had facilitated the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya through a Trust and voluntary contributions from people across the country. He alleged that th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former Irrigation minister T Harish Rao strongly criticised Union Minister CR Patil over his remarks on the Kaleshwaram project, calling them "highly objectionable." He said Patil's comments closely resemble those made by chief minister Revanth Reddy. Harish Rao termed it "laughable" that the Union Minister alleged that Rs 1 lakh crore had been misappropriated in the Kaleshwaram project, pointing out that all necessary clearances for the project were granted by ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former irrigation minister T. Harish Rao on Wednesday condemned jal shakti minister C.R. Patil for saying that Rs.1 lakh crore was wasted on the Kaleshwaram project, saying, "Patil's language mirrors that of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. This was a political attack by Patil exposing the bond between the Congress and the BJP when it comes to attacking the BRS." He said the Economic Survey previously released by the Centre had reported that Telangana's cultivat ...Read More >
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