Published Apr 24, 2026 | 1:26 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 24, 2026 | 1:26 PM
The plenary is expected to finalise a strategy to revive the party from the ground up.
Synopsis: The BRS is set to hold its silver jubilee plenary on 27 April with renewed confidence, buoyed by a strong public show in Jagtial, the induction of T Jeevan Reddy and a favourable ruling by the Telangana High Court on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. The party now aims to rebuild its grassroots network, re-energise cadre and shift to a more assertive political stance against the ruling Congress.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is set to hold its silver jubilee plenary on 27 April with renewed confidence, drawing energy from political optics, legal relief and organisational recalibration.
The party leadership believes recent developments have converged. The massive turnout at K Chandrashekar Rao’s public meeting in Jagtial is one. There, he landed a big catch from the Congress – five-time MLA T Jeevan Reddy.
Another factor is a favourable ruling by the Telangana High Court on the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Together, these have set the stage for a political resurgence after electoral setbacks.
After the High Court verdict, KT Rama Rao said: “It is the victory of the people.”
BRS leader T Harish Rao, who figured in the alleged scam, said: “The High Court ruling is like a slap on the Congress government.”
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Across its 25 years since founding, the BRS has moved from a regional agitation platform to a ruling force, and now to an opposition entity. The focus will be on strengthening the grassroots machinery.
After losing the 2023 election, the party machinery remained subdued. The leadership also did not appoint full-fledged committees in districts and below.
Now, the party is showing green shoots. Leaders believe it is time to strike while the iron is hot. The mood has shifted from introspection to assertion. The emphasis is on reconnecting with cadre and rebuilding booth-level networks.
After bringing Congress heavyweight and old-timer T Jeevan Reddy into the fold, top leaders sense early signs of recovery.
The recent public meeting in Jagtial is being seen as a turning point. Party insiders call the turnout “organic and spontaneous.”
This counters the narrative that the BRS lost its mass connect after the 2023 defeat. K Chandrashekar Rao’s sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has energised cadres. It has given them renewed vigour to take on the incumbent government.
The party has also gained from the Telangana High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.
The court said the contents are not actionable. It noted that the inquiry violated provisions of the relevant Act.
This has come as a shot in the arm for the BRS. The party says it vindicates one of its flagship initiatives.
The Kaleshwaram project was once hailed as an engineering marvel. It was central to Telangana’s irrigation expansion. It later became a political flashpoint. The ruling Congress targeted it over alleged irregularities and structural concerns.
KT Rama Rao was quick to respond. “For months, there has been a concerted campaign to malign Kaleshwaram and, by extension, the BRS. The High Court’s observations have exposed the political motives behind these allegations,” he said.
“This is not just a legal win; it is a moral victory for every farmer who benefited from the project.”
Party leaders say the legal relief gives them breathing space. It helps them reframe their governance narrative. They can now focus on development achievements instead of defensive explanations.
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The plenary is expected to finalise a strategy to revive the party from the ground up. Discussions are on to restructure district- and mandal-level committees. There will be a stronger focus on youth and social media outreach.
KT Rama Rao has stressed the need for evolution. “We need to be more accessible, more responsive, and more aggressive in taking people’s issues to the forefront,” he said.
He also announced a statewide padayatra in 2027. It aims to consolidate the party’s gains and continue the fight against the Congress. The leadership is keen to reclaim the broader political narrative in Telangana.
The plenary will likely pass resolutions criticising the government. Key sectors include agriculture, welfare and infrastructure. At the same time, the party will reiterate its development model. It claims this model delivered tangible benefits during its tenure.
Another goal is to reinforce internal cohesion. After the defeat, there were murmurs of discontent. Some leaders were said to be exploring other options.
K Chandrashekar Rao is expected to deliver a keynote address. He will outline the party’s ideological direction and roadmap.
“KCR garu’s leadership remains our biggest strength. The cadre looks up to him for guidance, especially in challenging times,” KT Rama Rao said.
He dismissed talk of internal rifts. “We are a party that has weathered bigger storms.”
Needless to say, the stakes are high. The silver jubilee is not just symbolic. It is a key moment for introspection, consolidation and repositioning.
