Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Tensions Rise as BRS Leaders Enter Telangana Power Stations
BRS leaders visited two thermal power stations in Telangana.
They wanted to know why some units had stopped producing electricity.
Police first stopped them from entering the stations.
Later, police allowed a delegation to enter the Yadadri station and speak with officials.
At the Bhadradri station, protesters were not allowed inside.
Former minister G. Jagadish Reddy said the state was facing serious power shortages.
He said industries were using generators and families were relying on inverters.
The BRS also accused the state government of not giving farmers enough electricity.
BRS leaders and workers sought entry into Yadadri and Bhadradri thermal power stations.
They demanded explanations for stopping power generation at some station units.
Police initially blocked the leaders, causing arguments at the premises.
A delegation led by G. Jagadish Reddy was later allowed into Yadadri station.
BRS leaders blamed the Telangana government for power shortages and inadequate farm supply.
- Who
- BRS leaders and workers, including G. Jagadish Reddy and Puvvada Ajay, took part.
- What
- They tried to enter two thermal power stations and demanded explanations for halted generation at some units.
- When
- The article does not specify the date.
- Where
- The Yadadri Thermal Power Station in Damaracherla, Nalgonda district, and the Bhadradri Thermal Power Station in Manuguru, Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Telangana.
- Why
- They sought answers about stopped power generation and raised concerns about power shortages and agricultural electricity supply.
BRS Leaders
State Authorities
Power generation
BRS Leaders
BRS leaders demanded explanations for stopping generation at some units and blamed the government for worsening shortages.
State Authorities
Police prevented protesters from entering the stations, while no detailed government response to the allegations was reported.
Electricity supply
BRS Leaders
G. Jagadish Reddy said shortages were forcing industries to use generators and people to rely on inverters, and alleged inadequate supply to agriculture.
State Authorities
The article does not provide the state government's explanation for electricity availability or agricultural supply.
- Yadadri station
- Located at Damaracherla in Nalgonda district.
- Bhadradri station
- Located at Manuguru in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district.
- BRS delegation
- Led by former Energy minister G. Jagadish Reddy.
- Police action at Yadadri
- Police later allowed the delegation to enter and speak with officials.
- Police action at Bhadradri
- Protesters were not allowed to enter the power station.
- BRS allegation
- The party said the state government had failed to provide six hours of electricity to agriculture.