The official X handle of the Telangana Congress, @INCTelangana, conducted an online poll asking users to choose between “Farmhouse governance” and “Prajala Vaddaku Palana.” The poll, intended to highlight the Congress’s governance as superior, saw over 70% of voters favoring the BRS, led by K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR).
She feels content with her successful tenure as Mayor, having made significant contributions to the city’s development and governance.
Vijayalakshmi believes in providing opportunities for new leaders to emerge and contribute to the city’s progress.
Several BRS leaders, including the former Grandhalaya Samshtha chairman Amarender Goud, former Rythu Bandhu Samithi president Kolupula Amarender, Aleru MLA Budida Bikshamaiah Goud, former MLAs Kusukuntla Prabhakar Reddy and Gongidi Sunitha, have been placed under house arrest. BRS leaders resented the police action and alleged that many of the accused who were involved in the attack were let off.
The ACB had registered a case against KTR and two others, alleging misappropriation of funds in the Formula E car racing event. KTR was named as Accused No. 1 (A1), IAS officer Arvind Kumar as Accused No. 2 (A2), and retired HMDA Chief Engineer BLN Reddy as Accused No. 3 (A3).
The personal assistant of Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, Sandhu Jagadish, has become the first casualty of this stricter observation. Jagadish was removed from his position following allegations of corruption. Reports suggest that Jagadish was involved in illegal collections for transfers, postings, and recommendations. Additionally, he was accused of engaging in settlement scams.
A notable factor in the party’s staying power is its renewed focus on grassroots mobilization. The Congress’s outreach programs, rallies, and public campaigns have bolstered its perception among voters. This has not only helped consolidate its base but also given leaders a reason to work together toward shared electoral goals.
On Monday, Chikkadpally police issued notices to Allu Arjun, asking him to appear at the police station for questioning. Sources reveal that Allu Arjun is currently consulting with his legal team regarding the incident. The stampede at Sandhya Theatre resulted in one death and left another person in critical condition.
The Congress party has resumed efforts to lure BRS MLAs, with Goud claiming that some MLAs close to BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao are in touch with the Congress. It remains unclear whether this is a strategic mind game by the Congress or if there are genuine intentions of defection among the BRS MLAs.
The Adani Foundation’s donation aimed to support the development of industry-specific skills among young people in Telangana. However, the donation has sparked sharp criticism from opposition parties, including the BJP and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), who accused the Congress of “double-talk” in its stance on Adani.
The case against Varma involves allegations of morphing images, and he was initially summoned for questioning on November 19. Varma requested a week’s extension, citing his busy film shooting schedule, which the police granted. However, when the extended deadline expired, Varma failed to appear for questioning at 11 AM on Monday, prompting the police to take further action.
