Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Harish Rao Seeks Ponguleti Resignation Over Telangana 22-A Land List
A government land list in Telangana has caused a disagreement.
The list restricts certain properties from being dealt with normally.
BRS leader T. Harish Rao says many private properties and whole colonies were added to it without proper checking.
He says this has worried many families who own the properties.
BRS activists protested in Malkajgiri and asked for the list to be canceled.
Harish Rao also wants Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy to resign.
He says the minister cannot blame officials for a major decision.
The minister has reportedly offered an apology, but Rao says an apology will not solve the families’ problems.
BRS leader T. Harish Rao demanded Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy’s resignation on moral grounds.
Rao accused the Telangana government of adding private properties and entire colonies to the Section 22-A prohibited list.
He said many properties were added overnight without proper verification.
The BRS held a protest in Malkajgiri demanding immediate cancellation of the list.
Rao questioned why properties that had been regular patta lands for nearly two decades were suddenly placed under Section 22-A.
- Who
- BRS leader T. Harish Rao demanded the resignation of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy.
- What
- Rao demanded cancellation of the Section 22-A prohibited properties list and criticized the inclusion of private properties.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- At a BRS protest in Malkajgiri, concerning properties across Telangana.
- Why
- Rao said entire colonies and numerous private properties were added without proper verification, causing confusion and anxiety among property owners.
Harish Rao and BRS
Revenue Minister and Government Position
Responsibility for the list
Harish Rao and BRS
Harish Rao said Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy should accept moral responsibility, resign, and not shift blame to officials.
Revenue Minister and Government Position
The reports say the minister has offered an apology, while Rao quoted him as denying responsibility and blaming officials.
Validity of property additions
Harish Rao and BRS
Rao alleged that private properties and entire colonies were added arbitrarily and without proper verification.
Revenue Minister and Government Position
The reports do not provide a detailed government response defending the additions or explaining the verification process.
Proposed solution
Harish Rao and BRS
BRS demanded immediate cancellation of the Section 22-A prohibited properties list.
Revenue Minister and Government Position
The reports do not state whether the government agreed to cancel the list.
- Main issue
- Large-scale inclusion of private properties in Telangana’s Section 22-A prohibited properties list.
- Main demand
- Harish Rao called for Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy’s resignation on moral grounds.
- Additional demand
- BRS activists demanded immediate cancellation of the 22-A list.
- Reported impact
- The decision allegedly caused confusion and anxiety among lakhs of property owners.
- Alleged process
- Rao said entire colonies and large numbers of properties were added overnight without proper verification.
- Historical concern
- Rao questioned why properties that had been regular patta lands for nearly two decades were brought under Section 22-A.
- Protest location
- Malkajgiri.
