Archive · 22 Sep 2026
BJP Accuses Telangana Government of Suppressing Tribal Protest
The BJP held a protest in Hyderabad for tribal people.
They wanted the government to release Rs 1,700 crore in promised subsidy money.
This money was meant to help tribal beneficiaries repay or manage bank loans for their businesses.
Police detained about 200 protesters and leaders, according to the BJP.
BJP leaders said the arrests and alleged lathi charges were unfair.
They accused the Congress-led government of ignoring tribal welfare.
The government’s response to these accusations was not included in the report.
The BJP said it would organize larger protests if the money was not deposited into beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
The Telangana BJP condemned a police crackdown on its Tribal Morcha’s Mahadharna in Hyderabad.
The protesters demanded the release of Rs 1,700 crore in self-employment subsidy funds for tribals.
The BJP said around 200 leaders and activists were detained at Afzalganj Police Station.
Party leaders accused the Congress government of betraying tribals and suppressing peaceful democratic demands.
The BJP demanded unconditional releases and warned of intensified state-wide protests if the arrears remain unpaid.
- Who
- The Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, its Tribal Morcha, and detained protesters and leaders.
- What
- A BJP-organized Mahadharna was met with a police crackdown, while protesters demanded Rs 1,700 crore in tribal self-employment subsidies.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- At the Industrial Commissioner’s office in Abids, Hyderabad; detainees were taken to Afzalganj Police Station.
- Why
- The protesters sought the release of subsidy arrears for tribal beneficiaries who established businesses through bank loans.
- Organizer
- Telangana BJP State Tribal Morcha
- Demand
- Immediate release of Rs 1,700 crore in self-employment subsidy funds
- Reported detentions
- Around 200 leaders and activists
- Protest location
- Industrial Commissioner’s office, Abids, Hyderabad
- Detention location
- Afzalganj Police Station
- BJP demand
- Unconditional release of detainees and direct payment of subsidy arrears
- Next step threatened
- State-wide agitation and a Secretariat siege if the government does not act