Published Apr 21, 2026 | 9:29 AM ⚊ Updated Apr 21, 2026 | 9:29 AM
KCR felicitating Jeevan Reddy. Credit: facebook.com/Jeevanreddythatiparti
Synopsis: BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao appointed senior leader T Jeevan Reddy as party general secretary, tasking him with strengthening the organisation. At a Jagtial rally, KCR praised Reddy’s leadership, attacked the Congress government over financial distress and welfare lapses, defended BRS’s governance record, opposed HYDRAA machinery, and vowed a political resurgence to “rebuild Telangana.”
K Chandrashekar Rao, president of the BRS, on Monday, 20 April, announced the appointment of senior leader T Jeevan Reddy as the party’s general secretary, signalling a strategic push to strengthen the organisation ahead of future electoral battles.
Addressing the BRS Praja Aashirvada Sabha in Jagtial, Telangana, Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) described Jeevan Reddy as a “proven leader” and a role model, expressing confidence that his entry into the party would bolster its prospects not only in his constituency but across the region. He said Jeevan Reddy would take charge of party activities in the undivided Karimnagar district and play a key role in rebuilding the organisation.
KCR highlighted their long-standing personal association, noting that despite being in different political parties earlier, they had remained close friends for over four decades. He assured that committed leaders like Jeevan Reddy would be given crucial responsibilities when the BRS returns to power.
Launching a broadside against the Congress government led by A Revanth Reddy, KCR accused it of failing across sectors and pushing the state into financial distress. He alleged that farmers, employees, students and workers were facing increasing hardships under the current administration.
The BRS chief questioned the implementation of welfare schemes, claiming that several promises made by the Congress during elections remained unfulfilled. He alleged that the state’s financial position had worsened and that multiple sectors, including agriculture and real estate, were under stress.
Raising concerns over agriculture, KCR said farmers were struggling with the availability of urea and questioned the government’s approach to distribution. He also alleged that bonuses promised to paddy farmers had not materialised and that maize farmers lacked adequate procurement support.
He further claimed that students were suffering due to delays in fee reimbursement and that retired employees were not receiving their terminal benefits, adding that “everyone is unhappy” under the present government.
KCR defended the BRS government’s track record, stating that key sectors such as power and water supply had improved significantly during its tenure. He said installed power capacity had increased from 7,000 MW to 20,000 MW under BRS rule and claimed there were no power cuts during that period.
He also pointed to irrigation and drinking water initiatives, including Mission Kakatiya, asserting that they had addressed long-standing water issues in the state. Questioning the current government, he asked why similar results were not being achieved now.
The BRS supremo strongly opposed the use of ‘Hydra’ machinery in the Musi River development project, alleging that it was being used to demolish houses of the poor under the pretext of development. He assured that the system would be scrapped if the BRS returns to power.
He also accused the government of agreeing to install meters on agricultural motors to secure additional borrowings under fiscal rules, reiterating BRS’s opposition to such measures during its tenure.
Responding to recent remarks by CM Revanth Reddy, KCR dismissed them as rhetoric and asserted his political resilience. He maintained that the BRS would return to power and called on party workers to mobilise support for what he described as a “triumphant march” beginning from Jagtial.
Invoking the Telangana movement, KCR said the state had once faced neglect and oppression but was rebuilt through collective struggle. He said a similar effort would be required to “rebuild Telangana” if the BRS is voted back to power.
Speaking at the event, Jeevan Reddy said he joined BRS without seeking any position and expressed his commitment to strengthening the party.
KCR, however, made it clear that he would be entrusted with key responsibilities and would play a central role in expanding the party’s influence in neighbouring districts.
The developments mark a fresh escalation in Telangana’s political contest, with both ruling Congress and opposition BRS sharpening their rhetoric ahead of future elections.
While the Congress government has focused on welfare measures and governance claims, BRS is attempting to rebuild its organisational strength and mount a counteroffensive by highlighting alleged shortcomings in the current administration.
With strong statements from both sides, the political battle in the state appears set to intensify in the coming months.
