Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Political Developments in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
In Telangana, K.T. Rama Rao, a leader in the BRS party, had a meeting in Hyderabad.
He said that Congress leaders should first ask their own Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, about some mean things he said in the past about the Gandhi family.
KTR said he was just repeating what Revanth Reddy had said.
He also said that Congress leaders are not being brave by criticizing him instead of asking Revanth Reddy about his comments.
KTR admitted some Congress members into his party during the meeting.
Meanwhile, in Andhra Pradesh, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy asked newly elected sarpanches to ensure good governance and the delivery of welfare schemes to every eligible family.
He emphasized the importance of rural development and improving living conditions in villages.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu spoke about the need for cooperation between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over water resource management, highlighting the importance of completing projects like Polavaram to benefit both states.
K.T. Rama Rao challenged Congress leaders to question Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's past remarks about the Gandhi family.
Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy urged sarpanches to ensure the delivery of welfare schemes to every eligible family in rural areas.
N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need for cooperation between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over water resource management.
KTR admitted Congress leaders and workers from Serilingampally constituency into the BRS.
The Congress government in Andhra Pradesh is committed to women’s empowerment and promoting women entrepreneurship.
- Who
- K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Political developments and welfare schemes in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, Yellandu, Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Rayavaram village, East Godavari district
- Why
- To address political tensions, ensure delivery of welfare schemes, and discuss water resource management
Congress Party
BRS Party
Comments on Gandhi Family
Congress Party
Congress leaders criticize KTR for repeating Revanth Reddy's past remarks about the Gandhi family.
BRS Party
KTR defends his statements by claiming he was only repeating what the Congress Chief Minister had said.
Political Courage
Congress Party
Congress leaders focus on criticizing KTR instead of addressing Revanth Reddy's past comments.
BRS Party
KTR challenges Congress leaders to question Revanth Reddy first before attacking him.
- Person
- K.T. Rama Rao (KTR)
- Position
- BRS Working President
- Event
- Meeting at Telangana Bhavan
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Recent Action
- Admitted Congress leaders and workers from Serilingampally constituency into BRS
- Controversial Remarks
- Repeated Revanth Reddy's past remarks about the Gandhi family
- Person
- Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
- Position
- Revenue Minister
- Event
- Felicitation meeting of Congress-supported sarpanches
- Location
- Singareni Grounds, Yellandu, Bhadradri-Kothagudem district
- Welfare Schemes
- Fine rice distribution, Indiramma housing, free electricity, free bus travel for women, Rythu Bharosa investment support scheme
- Person
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Position
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
- Event
- Public meeting at Rayavaram village, East Godavari district
- Location
- Rayavaram village, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
- Projects
- Polavaram-Nallamalla Sagar project, Rayalaseema lift irrigation project, Pattiseema lift irrigation project
Sources
MLA and MLC Advise Elected Sarpanches to Uphold Public Trust
Revanth Eyes for Win in All Municipal Polls
YSRCP chief claims Naidu ‘betrayed’ people by undermining Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation project
BJP State Chief Recalls Party Won 1 of Its 2 Seats from Warangal in 1984
Stop Abusing Me, Ask Revnath Why He Abused Sonia, Rahul, says KTR
Ramchander: BJP to Contest Municipal Polls Alone
CM eyes landslide win in municipal elections
Cong trading state assets to stay afloat, alleges BJP chief
Bandi Sanjay accuses BRS, Cong of betraying Telangana
Cong depends on land sales to run govt: NRR
Revanth Reddy Govt Implemented Major Schemes: Hanumantha Rao
Politics Should Not Govern Water Disputes: Revanth Reddy
Ponguleti Asks Sarpanches to Ensure Delivery of Welfare Schemes
