KTR asserts BRS won't merge with any party, remains relevant to Telangana politics.

KTR, the working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), denies any plans for a merger with another party, stating that the BRS will remain relevant to Telangana politics as long as it has the people's blessings. He dismissed allegations of a potential merger with the BJP, calling it a ploy to manipulate party workers. KTR criticized the Congress government for incompetence and urged the public to reject the Congress in the upcoming local body elections to ensure the continued development of Telangana under the leadership of KCR.

The working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), K. Taraka Rama Rao (KTR), has categorically dismissed any plans for the party to merge with another political entity. Speaking at a meeting of Bhupalapally district party workers, KTR asserted that the BRS will remain relevant to Telangana politics as long as it has the people's blessings [1]. This comes amidst allegations that the BRS was attempting to merge with the BJP, which were refuted by KTR.

KTR accused the BJP MP C.M. Ramesh of making false claims about a potential merger, stating that it was a ploy to manipulate party workers [1]. He also criticized the Congress government for incompetence and urged the public to reject the Congress in the upcoming local body elections. KTR argued that the Congress government's mismanagement had pushed the state into chaos and that only a strong mandate for the BRS would ensure a course correction [2].

The BRS leader also accused the Congress government of large-scale corruption, failure in welfare delivery, and neglect of farmers. He cited specific instances of unfulfilled promises and mismanagement, such as the failure to allocate ₹ 20,000 crore per year for BC welfare as per the Kamareddy Declaration [2]. KTR also criticized the Congress for failing to ensure timely supply of urea, fertilizers, and seeds, stating that a Chief Minister who cannot provide basic inputs to farmers has no right to stay in office [2].

In response to KTR's allegations, BJP MP C.M. Ramesh refuted any connection with the Rs 1,660 crore contract allegedly awarded to Rithwik Company and denied any interest in supporting a corrupt party [3]. He attributed KTR's accusations to internal turmoil within the BRS and questioned the timing of the allegations.

The BRS's stance on remaining independent and its criticism of the Congress government highlight the political dynamics in Telangana. The upcoming local body elections will be crucial in determining the future course of Telangana's politics and development.

References:
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/no-merger-of-brs-with-any-party-asserts-ktr/article69862678.ece
[2] https://telanganatoday.com/brs-victory-in-local-body-polls-key-to-course-correction-says-ktr
[3] https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2025/Jul/27/bjp-mp-ramesh-refutes-ktrs-charges-alleges-brs-sought-bjp-help-to-shield-kavitha