Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Telangana Prepares for Medaram Jatara
The Telangana government is getting ready for a big festival called Medaram Jatara, which is expected to have three crore visitors.
They want to make it even better than a famous festival in Uttar Pradesh.
The government has set aside a lot of money for this event.
There will also be a cabinet meeting before the festival to discuss important things like municipal elections and water disputes.
The BJP and Congress parties are both preparing for the municipal elections, with the BJP planning to go alone and the Congress dismissing the BJP's chances.
The Congress also talked about forming a committee to reorganize districts and protect Telangana's water interests.
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will operate 3,495 special buses for the festival, and women can travel for free in special buses under the Mahalakshmi Scheme.
The health department is setting up hospitals and medical camps for the event.
Medaram Jatara expected to attract three crore devotees from January 28 to 31.
Government allocated Rs 260 crore for the festival, aiming to surpass Kumbh Mela in scale.
Cabinet meeting on January 18 to discuss municipal elections, water disputes, and other key issues.
BJP to contest municipal elections independently, citing success in recent gram panchayat elections.
Congress dismisses BJP's prospects, asserts no possibility of Kavitha joining the party.
- Who
- Telangana government, ministers, BJP, Congress, TGSRTC
- What
- Preparations for Medaram Jatara and upcoming municipal elections
- When
- Medaram Jatara from January 28 to 31, Cabinet meeting on January 18
- Where
- Medaram, Telangana
- Why
- To ensure a successful and well-organized event and to strategize for municipal elections
Congress
BJP
Municipal Elections
Congress
Congress is confident in its prospects and dismisses the BJP's chances, asserting that communal politics will not work in Telangana.
BJP
BJP plans to contest the municipal elections independently and believes it will perform well, citing its success in recent gram panchayat elections.
- Event
- Medaram Jatara
- Expected Devotees
- 3 crore
- Event Dates
- January 28 to 31
- Funds Allocated
- Rs 260 crore
- Cabinet Meeting Date
- January 18
- BJP's Municipal Polls Strategy
- Contest independently
- Congress's Stance on Kavitha
- No possibility of joining Congress
- District Reorganisation
- Committee to be formed
- Special Buses
- 3,495
- Free Travel for Women
- Under Mahalakshmi Scheme
- Health Facilities
- 50-bed hospital, 2 mini hospitals, 30 medical camps
Sources
No room for Kavitha in Cong, BRS a party of the past: TPCC chief
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