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Criticises government for failing to purchase paddy effectively, leaving farmers with unsold produce despite producing 1.53 crore tonnes during Vaanakalam season

BRS working president KT Rama Rao hailed PV Narasimha Rao as a visionary who rescued India from an economic crisis and laid the groundwork for modern India with his bold reforms. Referring to him as Telangana's pride, he emphasized that the BRS government had honored Telangana's son by celebrating his birth centenary, renaming Necklace Road as PV Marg, and erecting a statue in his memory. The state also recommended him for the Bharat Ratna, he added.

Addressing a news conference at Telangana Bhavan, Lakshmaiah accused Revanth Reddy of feudalistic behaviour and misleading the public on various issues, including the Lagacherla incident

Challenges government to prove its claim of 100 per cent loan waiver, stating that if they could, he would be ready to resign

The BRS leader condemned the Congress government for making empty promises during elections and failing to fulfill them after coming to power. He accused the Congress of deceiving farmers with assurances of loan waivers, only to fall short in implementing them effectively.

Responding to the statement, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy accused the BRS government of providing electricity for only 11 to 14 hours a day. He further claimed that the supply was interrupted five to six times daily and stated that he had personally verified the logbooks at the substations to confirm this.

Former Ministers G Jagadish Reddy, Vemula Prashanth Reddy, and Talasani Srinivas Yadav said the government was using false allegations against Rama Rao to divert attention from its unfulfilled promises to the public

Senior Counsel CS Sundaram, representing KT Rama Rao, argued that the Anti-Corruption Bureau's case against his client was "politically motivated." He emphasized that there was no evidence of criminal misconduct and pointed out that the First Information Report (FIR) was filed after an unusually long delay of 14 months.

This is nothing but political vendetta, there is no corruption in formula e-race, says Legislative Council Leader of the Opposition S Madhusudana Chary

He presented crucial details about the event’s cancellation and financial transactions that were deliberately suppressed from public domain by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, and explained how the Chief Minister had played foul games to get the event cancelled and then accuse him of corruption.

The ACB has listed Rama Rao as Accused No. 1, Arvind Kumar as Accused No. 2, and BLN Reddy as Accused No. 3 in a case involving alleged irregularities of Rs. 55 crore related to the Formula E car race held in Hyderabad in 2023 and its proposed second edition scheduled for February this year. On Tuesday, Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari wrote to the Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), requesting an investigation into the allegations against Rama Rao.

Responding to speculative reports on Rama Rao's possible arrest, Kavitha stated that the people of Telangana were closely watching the scripted drama by the Congress party, which was desperate to use legal tactics to target the BRS and its supremo K Chandrashekhar Rao, as it could not face the opposition politically.

The Telangana Bhavan, which was bustling with BRS leaders until the afternoon, saw a heavy deployment of police in the evening, creating a tense atmosphere in the area. At one point, the number of policemen surpassed the party cadre present at the premises. BRS leaders, including spokesperson Manne Krishank, criticized the heavy police presence, accusing them of intimidating party activists. The police, however, stated that they were acting on orders from their superiors.

Rama Rao praised Mogulaiah’s contribution, stating that his songs rekindled family bondings and showcased Telangana’s strength and love for life. "Even in death, he lives on through his music," he stated.

Responding to Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy's remarks to construct a new Assembly in the location, he charged Congress with disrespecting Telugu pride and erasing historical symbols

"Relief after 35 days of agony to Kodangal Farmers and former MLA. This is a victory of the Kodangal farmers who fought valiantly against the oppressive Congress government," KTR posted on X.

Charging the Congress government with spreading baseless propaganda, he said a detailed discussion in the legislature would reveal the facts to the public.

Slamming the Congress government for hypocrisy, he challenged Revanth Reddy to cancel the State government's agreements worth Rs 12,400 crore signed with Adani if his stand against corruption was genuine

Following a call given by BRS working president KT Rama Rao, the party leaders submitted petitions at the statues of Dr BR Ambedkar in all constituencies, demanding immediate withdrawal of cases and release of the jailed farmers.

"If Revanth Reddy has the courage, let us start with issues of farmers, weavers, auto drivers, and students of Gurukul schools. After debating the people's issues, we can also discuss about allegations against the BRS including the Formula E controversy," he asserted.