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BRS Boycotts Telangana Assembly, Accuses Congress Government of Undemocratic Practices

HYDERABAD, INDIA – January 2, 2026 – The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has announced a complete boycott of the ongoing winter session of the Telangana State Legislative Assembly. The party cites unilateral conduct by the Speaker and what they deem undemocratic behavior by the ruling Congress government as the reasons for their withdrawal.

Following a walkout from the Assembly earlier today, BRS legislators staged a protest at Gun Park. Former Minister T. Harish Rao addressed the media, alleging the humiliation of opposition members and the infringement of their rights. He specifically pointed to a lengthy delay for the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting and accused the Speaker of manipulating the agreed-upon minutes regarding the session’s duration.

Harish Rao further claimed that BRS members’ microphones were silenced during Question Hour when they attempted to question the government, calling it a “direct assault on democratic norms.” He questioned the purpose of convening the Assembly if questioning the Chief Minister was prohibited.

The former minister also accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of using inappropriate language and engaging in body-shaming within the Assembly. He alleged the Assembly was being operated like a party office, rather than a legislative body.

Addressing the Musi River Rejuvenation issue, Harish Rao stated the BRS was prepared for a comprehensive discussion and criticized the government’s silence on crucial issues, including compensation for displaced families and the utilization of Godavari water. He emphasized the previous BRS government’s construction of 32 sewage treatment plants and the submission of proposals for 39 more to the central government.

Harish Rao criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s public commitment to the Constitution, while accusing the Telangana government of undemocratic actions that undermine the Telangana Assembly. The BRS leader concluded by alleging bias on the part of the Assembly Speaker and arrogance within the government, leading to the party’s decision to boycott the remainder of the Assembly session.

Summary of the Text:

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is boycotting the Telangana Assembly’s winter session, citing undemocratic conduct by the Congress government and bias from the Speaker. They allege that their members were silenced, humiliated, and denied their rights during the session. The BRS also criticized the Chief Minister’s behavior and questioned the government’s handling of key issues like the Musi River Rejuvenation project.

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