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BRS Slams Telangana Govt for Rs 200 Crore Miss World Spend Amid Financial Crisis

March 19, 2025, 3:49 pm

Telangana’s opposition party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has strongly attacked Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his government’s fiscal choices. The party is asking how the Congress-led government can afford to spend Rs 200 crore on organizing the 72nd Miss World pageant when it is struggling with a whopping revenue deficit of Rs 71,000 crore.

The war broke out amid the state’s budget reading in the Assembly on Tuesday. BRS legislators walked into the Well, holding desiccated crops, to drive home what they described as a “Congress-made drought.” They wanted the government to pay Rs 25,000 an acre as compensation to hit hard farmers rather than spend a hefty amount on a beauty contest.

KTR Blasts Congress Over Financial Management

BRS leader KT Rama Rao (KTR) has vehemently criticized the Telangana government’s spending priorities. He branded Congress as hypocritical, referring to its move to prosecute him for supposed irregularities in the Rs 46 crore Formula-E race while sanctioning a much more costly Miss World event.

“Spending Rs 46 crore for a Formula-E race in Hyderabad was wrong and will attract cases… but spending Rs 200 crore of public money to conduct Miss World, a beauty contest is right! What is this perverse logic? Can you please explain, Rahul Gandhi?” KTR tweeted on X (formerly Twitter) last week.

Apparently spending ₹46 Crore for Formula – E race in Hyderabad was wrong & will attract cases being filed

But spending ₹200 Crores of public money to conduct Miss World, a beauty contest is right !!

What is this perverse logic? Can you please explain @RahulGandhi Ji ? https://t.co/Ss2A75vv8z

— KTR (@KTRBRS) March 11, 2025

KTR also questioned Congress’ economic growth claims in the state. “The Congress government wants us to believe all is well in Telangana… If that is true, why did the Chief Minister suddenly confess yesterday that there is negative growth… and a deficit of Rs 71,000 crore? Is Telangana rising or falling?” he questioned.

So Congress Govt wants us to believe that all is well in Telangana

Apparently according to them

– Investments are coming in thick & fast
– Agricultural Sector is growing
– Welfare is at its highest
– CM is working 18 hours a day

Then why did the CM turn approver all of a…

— KTR (@KTRBRS) March 17, 2025

BRS Slams Congress’ “Double Standards”

Though KTR was loud in his denunciation, the BRS too has come out in a statement through spokesperson Krishank. The party has indicted the Congress for “double standards and hypocrisy,” especially in the context of corruption charges against KTR over the Formula-E event.

BRS leaders have raised alarms regarding the management of the state’s economy during CM Revanth Reddy’s tenure. The party has charged the ruling government with misusing public funds and not keeping its pre-poll promises made before the 2023 elections.

Congress Defends Decision, Blames BRS for Financial Crisis

In reaction, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come back at the opposition, blaming the former BRS government for financial mismanagement. He alleged that his government had taken over a record public debt that warrants monthly interest payments of Rs 1.53 lakh crore.

“If such a big amount had been saved, this government would have built houses for all… farm loans could have been waived for another 70 lakh people,” he told news agency ANI.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, also holding the post of Finance Minister, justified the fiscal policies of the Congress government. He asserted the government is working to pay financial arrears and has settled Rs 10,000 crore of arrears already.

India Welcomes Miss World for Second Successive Year

Despite the controversy, India will again host the Miss World pageant for the second year running. The 2024 edition was held in Mumbai, where Czechia’s Krystyna Pyszkova was crowned.

With increasing political unease over fiscal priorities, the Telangana government’s decision to host Miss World is a contentious issue that continues to pose questions. The BRS remains to question the Congress-led government on financial accountability, seeking clarity on why resources are being funneled to events instead of necessary public welfare programs.

‘Not even a seventh of farm loans waived off in Telangana,’ BRS’s KTR slams Congress

August 23, 2024, 3:33 am

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Thursday said that the Congress government in Telangana had not fulfilled its promise of waiving off all farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh.
“We are fighting for the farmers. Congress party had promised that on 9 December, all loans up to Rs 2 lakh will be waived off.

But it has been 8 months now but now even not 1/7th of the loans have been waived off,” KTR told ANI.
He questioned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s claim that his government had completed the waiving off of all farm loans as promised.

“Deputy CM, who also happens to be the State Finance Minister, has come on record and said that only Rs 7,000 Crores have been disbursed.
Out of the total Rs 49,000 Crores that was initially stated, only Rs 7,000 Crores has been completed. What is even more interesting and exasperating for us is that the CM claims that 100% loan waiver is done,” he said.

“So, we are questioning the Congress Government. Select any constituency and let’s go there. If there is a 100% loan waiver in even one of the locations, and farmers say so, I would resign and quit politics then and there.
“We have not received an answer to this date.

That is why, we tell the Congress Government to announce a date by which they would disburse 100% of the amount. As the principal opposition party, we are telling them to fulfil the promises, the 6 guarantees, that they had promised,” he added.
The Congress had promised a complete loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers as part of its ‘Warangal Rythu Declaration’, ahead of the Assembly elections.

The party had said that if they came to power, it would waive off farmers’ loans of Rs 2 lakh per acre.
However, after coming to power, the government split the waiver scheme into three instalments, which irked the farmers in dismay.

Meanwhile, BRS held protests in all Mandal and Constituency centres on Thursday, demanding an unconditional loan waiver for all farmers in the state.
BRS MLA T Harish Rao on Thursday slammed the Congress government in Telangana for “not waiving off” the farmers’ loans.

“Before the assembly elections, the Revanth Reddy government promised to waive off loans of Rs 2 lakhs to farmers. They promised to waive off loans on 9th December. But they did not waive off loans on 9th December,” Rao told ANI.

“Later, in the parliamentary elections, they went to every district and promised to waive off loans by the 15th of August. They looted the votes of farmers in the parliamentary elections as well. Today, 15th August is over. The loan waiver has not happened yet. Even half of the farmers have not got their loans waived,” he added.

BRS Leader K Kavitha Transferred To DDU Hospital Due To Failing Health

July 16, 2024, 6:43 pm

NEW DELHI: Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader K. Kavitha was taken to Delhi’s DDU Hospital on Tuesday evening after her health deteriorated. She is currently lodged in Tihar jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

K. Kavitha was arrested on March 15 of this year. Six days later, the Enforcement Directorate arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering probe related to the same case.

Initially, K. Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, and the next month, she was arrested by the CBI. She is accused of being part of a group that allegedly gave the AAP kickbacks amounting to ₹100 crore in exchange for formulating a favourable liquor policy.

Earlier this month, K. Kavitha approached a Delhi court seeking “default” bail in the corruption case. In her bail plea, K. Kavitha’s lawyer argued that the chargesheet against her was incomplete. The plea stated that the law requires the CBI to file a complete charge sheet within 60 days of arrest, but she had spent more time in jail than that.

‘It is clear that the third supplementary chargesheet has been filed solely to prevent the release of the applicant on default bail and to circumvent the mandate of Section 309(2) of the Cr.P.C. Such incomplete investigations, aimed at violating the applicant’s right to default bail, cannot be upheld in law,” the plea said.

The court later scheduled the matter for a further hearing on July 22.

In June, the CBI filed a supplementary chargesheet against Kavitha, claiming there was sufficient evidence to prosecute her in the corruption case.

Earlier, she had been questioned by the CBI inside the jail about WhatsApp chats recovered from co-accused Buchi Babu’s phone and about a sum of ₹100 crore allegedly paid to the party.
The ED and the CBI had alleged that irregularities were committed while modifying the excise policy, undue favours were extended to license holders, the license fee was waived or reduced, and the L-1 license was extended without the competent authority’s approval.

Delhi Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC Dismisses Bail Petition Of BRS Leader K Kavitha

July 1, 2024, 5:52 pm

In a major development related to Delhi’s excise policy case, Delhi HC dismissed the bail petition of BRS leader K Kavitha in cases registered by both CBI and ED on Monday.

This judgement was given today by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Earlier, the court had reserved its order on May 28 after hearing both ED and K Kavitha.

As per Kavitha’s counsel’s submission, Kavitha owing to her gender needs to consider her bail plea as the law keeps woman on a different pedestal.

While both ED and CBI on the other hand were against her bail emphasizing, that she can potentially influence witnesses.

Also, responding on woman clause, the agencies also contended, that a woman is playing a crucial role in this conspiracy and being an active politician, she cannot be kept at a same pedestal with that of vulnerable woman.

Meanwhile, K Kavitha is one of the politicians who was arrested in Delhi excise policy case, as she was a member of ‘South Group’, who allegedly paid AAP kickbacks of Rs 100 crore in exchange for bigger share in liquor licences in Delhi.

KT Rama Rao: Hyderabad May Be Declared as Union Territory Post June 2

April 30, 2024, 4:19 am

BRS’s acting president, KT Rama Rao, suggested the likelihood of the BJP-led government designating Hyderabad as a union territory post June 2. The 10-year term for Hyderabad serving as the joint capital for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, concludes this year. Rama Rao indicated that the Congress might support this move.

He emphasized that the BRS, with sufficient parliamentary representation, could oppose such actions effectively. Rama Rao also highlighted the BJP’s purported plans to eliminate SC/ST reservations with a two-thirds majority in Parliament and divert Godavari water from Telangana under the guise of river linking. Therefore, he stressed the importance of electing more BRS MPs to counteract these potential developments.

Responding to allegations of a BRS-BJP alliance, Rama Rao questioned why the BJP had imprisoned MLC K Kavitha if such a deal existed. He credited the BRS for defeating BJP candidates in recent elections and accused Revanth Reddy of supporting BJP interests by fielding dummy candidates. Rama Rao also highlighted statements made by various politicians regarding the BRS’s electoral prospects.

BRS to unveil ‘Sweda Patram’ in Telangana

December 23, 2023, 7:05 am

In a strategic move to assess and present Telangana’s progress under its governance, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has introduced the “Sweda Patram” or “sweat paper.” This initiative comes as a response to the Congress-led Telangana government’s recent White Papers on state finances and the power sector.

Scheduled for release at 11 am on Saturday, the ‘Sweda Patram’ will be presented by former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao at the party headquarters in Telangana Bhavan. What sets this apart is the utilization of a PowerPoint presentation format, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the state’s achievements during the nine-and-half years under BRS governance.

The decision to opt for a “sweat paper” as opposed to the traditional “white paper” highlights the BRS’s commitment to innovation and a distinctive approach to governance evaluation. The term “Sweda Patram” itself implies a more dynamic and hardworking assessment, emphasizing the effort and dedication put into the state’s development.
Criticism has arisen from BRS leader Dasoju Sravan Kumar, who questioned the Congress government’s method of releasing White Papers during costly Assembly sessions. Kumar proposed a more cost-effective alternative, suggesting that press conferences could effectively convey the information without the substantial expenses associated with Assembly meetings. He argued, “If only press conferences are held and the relevant documents are released, will people not know? Will the opposition not answer them?”

This move by the BRS aligns with their vision for transparent and accessible communication, showcasing their commitment to efficient governance practices. The ‘Sweda Patram’ release signals a departure from the traditional norm, opting for a visually engaging and informative PowerPoint presentation that aims to resonate with a wider audience.

As Telangana eagerly awaits the unveiling of the “Sweda Patram,” it raises questions about the evolving landscape of political communication and the varied approaches parties take to engage with the public. The BRS’s emphasis on cost-effective methods and dynamic presentation formats may set a precedent for future governance evaluations, emphasizing the need for innovation in political discourse.

BJP sweeps 3 Hindi heartland states; Congress routs BRS in Telangana

December 3, 2023, 7:00 pm

The verdict is 3-1 in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assembly elections 2023. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh were painted saffron as postal ballots and electronic voting machines revealed that the voters had gone with the incumbent in the first-mentioned state and thrown out the ruling party in the other two. The only silver lining for the Congress was Telangana where it delivered the knockout blow to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to bag the second southern state in its kitty after Karnataka.

Madhya Pradesh cemented its position as an impregnable BJP fortress as the party stormed back to power by winning almost 70 per cent of the seats in Assembly elections 2023. Putting to rest all doubts and exit polls about the party not doing well in the state, the BJP came out on top riding on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the development and welfare schemes of the state government.

Continuing with its sweep of the Hindi heartland, the party also secured big victories in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the two states where the Congress was in power. The desert state lived up to its reputation of throwing out the incumbent every Assembly election as the BJP secured a majority easily while the Congress was left licking its wounds.

Chhattisgarh, which pollsters and political pundits had claimed would return the Congress to power, was yet another feather in the BJP’s cap on Sunday (December 3, 2023). Defying all the naysayers, the BJP routed Congress to regain power in the state after five years.

But the Congress, which was betting heavily on a positive outcome in the Hindi-speaking states to bolster its claim as the numero uno opposition party and to claim the leadership position in the opposition INDIA bloc, wrested Telangana, which had since its inception in 2014 had been a pocket borough of BRS’s K Chandrasekar Rao.

The gamble of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the charge in the face of the next Lok Sabha elections due in about six months in May-June 2024 paid off handsomely as his connection and charisma saw the BJP surging past its principal pan-India rival in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

With the next Lok Sabha election approaching and political parties gearing up for the same, BJP’s big win in three states and the upsurge in its vote share in Telangana are a shot in the arm for the party as well as PM Modi. The scale of victory in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh also proves that the BJP versus Congress battle is heavily loaded in favour of the former.

How The States Voted

A comparison between the 2018 and 2023 election results reveals that the BJP has widened the gap between itself and the Congress. In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP’s tally jumped from 109 in the last polls to 165 five years later while the Congress slumped from 114 to just 63 in the 230-member Assembly.

Rajasthan, which has a habit of giving narrow victories, gave the BJP 115 seats, a big jump from the 73 it had won in 2018 and ensured a comfortable majority in the 200-member Assembly. On the other hand, the Congress saw a dip of 30 seats as its score came down to 70 from 100 five years ago.

Chhattisgarh, which is a 90-MLA House and had given a massive mandate to the Congress in 2018, saw the tables turned in 2023 as the party’s candidates came out on top in only 34 constituencies leading to its numbers falling by the same number of seats. The BJP gained massively taking its tally to 54 from the lowly 15 in 2018.

In Telangana, too, the BJP registered a quantum jump with its tally going up nine times in five years. The party had just one MLA in the state Assembly after the 2018 polls, but it saw nine of its candidates romping home in the 2023 edition.

Congress claimed just one state in the battle where it had been boasting that it would come out on top in the other three states too. The battle for Telangana was between the ruling BRS of K Chandrashekar Rao and Congress.

After a 10-year-long rule in the state, KCR’s party saw a resurgent Congress decimating it by winning 64 seats to the later 40. The state has 119 constituencies.

Telangana Election Results 2023: BRS Concedes, Extends Congratulations to Congress

December 3, 2023, 6:27 pm

Telangana Election Results 2023: K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has conceded defeat in the Telangana Assembly elections, as the Congress surged ahead, crossing the majority mark early in the day and maintaining a commanding lead. Celebrations have erupted in Hyderabad as the grand old party consolidates its hold on over 60 seats.

Party leader KTR, taking to X, extended congratulations to the Congress on securing the mandate and wished them good luck in their newfound success. The unexpected concession from KCR’s party signals a significant shift in the political landscape of Telangana.

The Congress, with a staggering lead on 65 seats, has left the ruling BRS trailing with only 40. The BJP and AIMIM find themselves behind, with leads in 8 and 6 seats, respectively. In the 119-seat Telangana Assembly, parties need to reach the magic number of 60 to form a government.

The acknowledgement of defeat by the BRS marks a momentous moment in Telangana’s political history, prompting widespread celebrations in Hyderabad. As the Congress emerges as the dominant force, the city is alive with jubilant expressions, reflecting the changing tides in the state’s political narrative. The unfolding situation sets the stage for a new era in Telangana politics, with the Congress at the forefront of this unexpected triumph.

Telangana polls: Congress Surges Ahead in Telangana, Exit Polls Suggest Trouble for KCR’s BRS

November 30, 2023, 8:33 pm

Telangana polls: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) and his Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) are facing a formidable challenge as exit polls show the Congress with a significant lead in the state’s assembly elections. With 119 assembly seats at stake, the India TV-CNX exit polls predict that the Congress will win 63-79 seats, while the BRS will win 31-47 seats.

The Jan Ki Baat exit poll offers a similar narrative, forecasting the Congress to secure 48–64 seats, the BRS 40–55 seats, and the BJP 7–13 seats. Meanwhile, the TV9 Bharatvarsh-Polstrat exit polls paint a neck-and-neck scenario, with Congress and BRS projected to secure 49-59 and 48-58 seats, respectively. Republic TV-Matrize exit polls suggest the Congress winning 58–68 seats, while BRS is expected to claim 46–56 seats.

In a decisive projection, News 24-Today’s Chanakya exit polls indicate a massive victory for the Congress, securing 71 seats, leaving BRS with 33 seats and the BJP trailing with seven seats.

The Congress, KCR’s BRS, and the BJP are the key contenders in the southern state. According to the seat-sharing agreement, the BJP and actor Pawan Kalyan-headed Jana Sena are contesting in 111 and 8 seats, respectively.

The Telangana Legislative Assembly elections took place on December 7, 2018, where the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), led by K. Chandrasekhar Rao, secured a significant mandate to form the government. In the current scenario, exit polls signal a shift in momentum, with the Congress gaining ground, setting the stage for an intriguing political landscape in Telangana.

As the state eagerly awaits the results scheduled for December 3, the outcome will not only shape the political landscape of Telangana but also carry implications for the broader regional and national political scenario. The exit poll projections highlight the evolving dynamics and the intense competition among key political players in this crucial electoral battle.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra: BJP, BRS joined hands to keep hold of power at Centre, Telangana

November 28, 2023, 5:27 pm

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took aim at the ruling BRS in Telangana on Tuesday, claiming that corruption was rife under Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s administration. The state is facing an impending election. Before the Telangana Assembly elections on November 30, the Congress has accused the BJP of working together with the ruling party. Priyanka, however, attacked the BJP and asserted that both parties’ only goal is to hold onto power.

Addressing a public meeting at Zaheerabad in Telangana on Tuesday, the Congress national general secretary said, “Corruption is rampant in the state on the watch of this government. Commissions are being taken in lieu of projects, both big and small. For big projects, thousands of crores (in commissions) are going into the pockets of some leaders. Such is the level of inflation these days that common people are literally at pains to make ends meet.”

The Congress leader asserted that the BJP and BRS have united for the shared goal of maintaining control over the federal government and the state, saying, “The BJP and BRS joined hands with the common cause of staying in power at the federal government and the state.” Here in Telangana, the BRS has the fattest purse, but the BJP is the richest party in the nation. But in reality, the money they possess is the common man’s. These money ought to have gone toward paying government employees’ pensions and writing off farmer loans. The money of the people is returned to them by our governments.”

PM Modi Claims BJP as Emerging Choice in Telangana; Expresses Gratitude in Final Campaign Push

November 28, 2023, 4:45 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his vigorous campaigning in Telangana, expressing immense gratitude to the people of Hyderabad for their unwavering support during his mega rally. In a tweet, PM Modi emphasized that the BJP is gaining ground as the favored option in Telangana, underscoring the party’s commitment to the state’s progress.

Immense gratitude to the people of Hyderabad for their unforgettable support!

It’s clear that BJP is emerging as Telangana’s preferred choice, reflecting our commitment to the state’s progress and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/E2kHLvFsti

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 28, 2023

During a mega roadshow held on Monday in Hyderabad ahead of the state assembly elections, PM Modi received an enthusiastic welcome from a massive crowd. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and BJP MP K Laxman accompanied the Prime Minister during the event, witnessing an overwhelming response from supporters lining both sides of the roads.

Taking aim at the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress, PM Modi emphasized corruption, appeasement, and dynastic politics, claiming that both parties’ actions have hampered Telangana’s growth.

“Telangana’s trust is with the BJP because we are synonymous with development and prosperity,” PM Modi declared during his visit to Karimnagar.

During his campaign, PM Modi also paid a visit to Tirupati’s revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, offering prayers and marking an important milestone in his electoral journey.

Telangana’s upcoming elections on November 30 promise a triangular battle between the Bharat Rasthtra Samithi, the Congress, and the BJP. In the previous 2018 Assembly elections, the BRS, then known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), won 88 out of 119 seats and a sizable 47.4 percent of the total vote share, leaving the Congress in a distant second place with only 19 seats.

Cong disparages BRS over EC’s withdrawal of permission for giving aid to Telangana farmers

November 27, 2023, 2:04 pm

The Congress attacked the BRS on Monday for the EC’s decision to revoke the Telangana government’s authorization to provide financial aid to farmers under the Rythu Bandhu Scheme. The Congress claimed that this decision was the consequence of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led party’s “irresponsible and self-serving” strategy. The Election Commission (EC) withheld permission for the Telangana government to provide financial aid to farmers for rabi crops under the Rythu Bandhu Scheme after a state minister publicly announced that the minister had broken the model code. This prompted the Congress to launch an attack on the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

The state government was approved by the poll panel to pay the rabi installment under the model code of conduct provided that certain requirements were met. As a condition, the state was asked not to disclose the payment made during the poll code. “Due to the irresponsible and narrow self-serving approach of the BRS and Harish Rao, under the instructions of his boss KCR, the ECI has denied permission for the disbursement of the Rythu Bandhu installments,” K C Venugopal, general secretary of the Congress organization, wrote in a post on X. He asserted that the farmers were entitled to the money and that it was their just reward for their arduous labor throughout the previous year.

Telangana: Poll officials examine vehicle of K Kavitha, second time this month

November 19, 2023, 11:59 am

In preparation for the Telangana Assembly elections on November 30, Election Commission officials examined the car of ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Sunday. This was the second time this month that such an inspection had taken place. The BRS leader was on her way to Dharmapuri to campaign for the polls scheduled for November 30 when her car was stopped by poll panel officials at the Chalgal checkpoint in Karim Nagar, according to sources.

“Officials of the Election Commission checked the car of BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha at Chalgal check post while she was on her way to Dharmapuri to campaign for the Assembly elections,” a party source said.
A video of the purported checking of her vehicle was shared widely on social media.
In the video clip, Kavitha is purportedly seen getting out of her vehicle and watching from the sidelines as an official from the poll panel proceeds to check her vehicle.
Following the checking, the BRS leader drove off for the scheduled campaign event, sources informed.
On November 7, the officials of the Election Commission had similarly checked her vehicle in Nizamabad.
Earlier, on Saturday, Kavitha was seen fainting on Saturday during an election campaign in Telangana’s Itikyal.

Telangana CM KCR : BRS neither with I.N.D.I.A nor with NDA

August 2, 2023, 12:27 pm

Telangana Chief Minister and BRS national president K Chandrashekar Rao said on Wednesday that his party was not with the I.N.D.I.A, the Opposition bloc, nor the BJP-led NDA, despite the Opposition’s efforts to amass enough votes in both Houses of Parliament in support of the no-confidence motion against the Centre and against the Delhi Services Bill.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, KCR made it clear that the BRS has allies who share its values. The Telangana Chief Minister criticised the Congress and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) by asking, “What is this I.N.D.I.A? Congress dominated the nation for more than 50 years without being able to alter anything. The nation is requesting change.

As part of his efforts to unify the Opposition against the Centre last year, KCR met with former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav. This meeting led to KCR taking a neutral stance on whether to support the opposition bloc or the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Replying to queries on the BRS’ political programmes and activities in Maharashtra, the chief minister said, “The BRS is in the process of constituting party committees at various levels (in Maharashtra). The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has sounded the poll bugle and our scheduled events have already begun. We have put together a brigade of 14.10 lakh workers, who have begun the party’s groundwork in Maharashtra.”
The BRS Supremo said over 50 per cent of the groundwork in Maharashtra has already been completed. The remaining work in every village will be done in the next 15 to 20 days.

Revanth Reddy refutes Eatala’s allegation of congress accepting Rs 25 crore from BRS for bypoll

April 23, 2023, 3:44 pm

BY MADHU SHARMA

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president A Revanth Reddy had burst into tears because he had realised that he had no chances of becoming the chief minister of the state but not because of the allegation made against him by Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Eatala Rajender.

This was stated by state BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar, while speaking to reporters after paying homage to the Basaveshwara statue at Tank Bund on Sunday.

“What is wrong in Eatala’s comment that Bharat Rashtra Samithi president and chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao had paid a bribe of Rs 25 crore to the Congress party in the Munugode by-elections? In fact, I have been saying this for a long time and the Congress leaders themselves are openly talking about it,” Sanjay pointed out.

Reacting to Revanth Reddy’s demand for a proof for Eatala’s allegations, the BJP president said it was an open secret. “Even senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai said KCR had offered to bear the election expenditure of all the opposition parties in the country if he is made the chairman of the opposition front. Did anybody ask for proof for this?” he asked.

Sanjay, however, said there was no surprise if Revanth Reddy had felt bad and burst into tears. “Yes, he is feeling sad, but for what? He wants to become the chief minister but now he has realised that his dream cannot be fulfilled as the alliance between the Congress and the BRS is imminent,” he said.

Sanjay asked whether it was not a fact that the BRS was funding the Congress campaign in Karnataka elections. “Everybody knows that any vote for the Congress party is nothing but a vote for the BRS. Even senior Congress leaders Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and K Jana Reddy spoke openly about a possible alliance with the BRS. AICC president Mallikharjun Kharge also told Rajdeep Sardesai that the Congress would take the BRS along with it. What does Revanth say about it?” he asked.

On the PCC chief taking a vow at Bhagya Lakshmi temple, Sanjay said the credit of the former going to the temple would go to the BJP. “The BJP has the objective of bringing every politician to the Bhagya Lakshmi temple and it is now fulfilled,” he said.

The BJP president lashed out at the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen for making a statement in favour of gangster Atiq Ahmed who was killed in a shootout and his son who was killed in an encounter with the police.

“Atiq Ahmed and his son had killed policemen and looted the poor people. It is shameful on the part of the MIM leaders to speak in favour of such gangsters and pay tributes to them,” he said and asked the people whether they needed such politicians who spoke in support of terror elements.

BRS leader K Kavitha tries to put pressure on govt to bring Women’s Reservation Bill

March 15, 2023, 1:55 pm

BRS leader K Kavitha has been raising the issue of the Women’s Reservation Bill to increase the representation of women in the Parliament.

She said in Parliament on Wednesday that “the women’s Reservation Bill should be immediately brought. It will also help increase women’s participation in Parliament. For this, we are organizing a round table meeting. Those who support this bill are called today. We are trying to put pressure on the government to pass this bill. We have requested Congress to participate”.

Further, she slammed the central government, saying, “Whoever speaks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi is called and questioned. It is wrong, everyone has the right to ask questions. They (BJP) first raided business houses and tried to control them, then they tried to control political parties”. “We will fight,We have not done anything wrong. Whenever we will be called by them (ED) we will go and answer,”.

To introduce the Women’s Reservation Bill in the ongoing budget session of Parliament, the BRS MLC also went on a hunger strike on Friday in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Earlier today, the Supreme Court agreed to list K Kavitha’s plea against the ED summons to her in the Delhi excise police case, on 24 March.

However, the apex court refused to grant her any interim relief in the matter. Kavitha was questioned by the ED on 11 March in connection with the case. She will be again summoned by the ED on 16 March in the matter.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi urges President Murmu to advise Centre to bring ‘Adani Act’

January 31, 2023, 5:04 pm

Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) on Tuesday urged President Murmu to advise Centre to bring ‘Adani Act’ claiming there is only ‘crony capitalism’ now.
“We heard the President’s address today, but the issues like unemployment or price hike were not included in it. I suggest to the President to advise the PM to bring an act called the ‘Adani Act’ as there is only crony capitalism now,” BRS MP K Keshava Rao said while addressing the reporters here.
Notably, the party along with AAP, boycotted President Murmu’s address.

BRS hit out at the Central government and said that it has failed in all the sectors of development and governance.
“Modi government has failed in all sectors of development and governance during the last eight years. Since we wanted to focus on concerning issues so that the debate will go on the right path,” he further said.
Rao also said that the protest by the party is absolutely a “democratic and demonstrative” protest against Murmu’s address.
“We have respect for her like everyone. The protest by the party is absolutely a democratic and demonstrative protest against her address,” he added.
The President’s usual speech to a joint session and the Finance Minister’s submission of the Economic Survey signalled the start of the Parliament’s budget session on January 31.
Today in the Central Hall of the Parliament, the President addressed both Houses for the first time.
Along with the BRS party, the Aam Aadmi Party abstained from Murmu’s speech.

Budget 2023: AAP, BRS to boycott President’s address in Parliament today

January 31, 2023, 1:21 pm

President Droupadi Murmu’s address to a joint sitting of both Houses of the Parliament on Tuesday ahead of the budget session will be boycotted by Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Aam Aadmi Party, BRS MP K Keshava Rao said.
Rao said that the parties are not against the President and their boycott is a protest against the Centre’s “failures”. “BRS and AAP have decided to boycott the President’s address to Parliament today. We are not against the President but only want to highlight through democratic protest the governance failures of the NDA government,” Rao said.
Earlier today, AAP MLA Sanjay Singh called the President’s speech “a bundle of false promises and false claims by the Narendra Modi Government,” and their party will boycott her address.
“Hon’ble President’s speech is a bundle of false promises and false claims by the Modi Government. In this, there is not a word of her own. Modi government has proved to be a failure on every front, so @AamAadmiParty will boycott the President’s address,” Singh said.
Aam Aadmi Party’s MPs will stay out of the Parliament House at the time of the address. The Parliament has a total of 10 MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party.
On the opening day of a session, the President addresses the members of both Houses in the Central Hall of the Parliament.
President Droupadi Murmu will make his first speech to the combined session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
At 12 o’clock, the party will conduct a press conference at Vijay Chowk to explain its case.
The Economic Survey report, created by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and developed under the direction of chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, will provide details on the state of the economy and a range of indicators for the current financial year 2022–23 (April–March) as well as a forecast for the following year.
The session will include 27 sittings and last through April 6, after which there will be a month-long break to review the budget documents.
The first section of the session, which will be split into two halves, will end on February 13. The second segment will begin on March 13 and run through April 6.

Complaint filed against 12 MLAs by Congress

January 6, 2023, 7:06 pm

Against 12 MLAs who had defected into Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) from Congress in 2018, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee Chief (TPCC) Revanth Reddy filed a complaint. “We have filed a complaint at the Moinabad police station against MLAs who won elections in 2018 on Congress tickets and defected to the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (now BRS), “Revanth Reddy said. “So we lodged a complaint against these MLAs and demanded to take stringent action against the culprits,” Reddy said. However, at Moinabad Police station in Hyderabad, the complaint was filed.