Hyderabad: The Congress party’s central leadership has expressed concern over internal conflicts and public discontent within the party in Telangana. The leadership believes that internal strife, caste-based divisions, and the slow implementation of key promises have weakened the Congress’s position in Telangana. According to sources, the All India Congress Committee chief reportedly expressed concern over the party’s situation, especially after the Supreme Court rejected its petition on backward class reservations.

Sources indicated that the party leadership believes that conflicts among cabinet ministers, growing differences among legislators based on caste and community, and increasing public dissatisfaction have reduced the central leadership’s confidence in the Telangana unit. Citing the current situation, the leadership reportedly does not agree with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s repeated claim that the Congress will return to power in the next term. Growing internal strife has worried the party leadership even before the Congress government completed two years in office.

According to party sources, the AICC chief expressed concern over these developments during a meeting with some Telangana ministers and legislators last week at his residence in Bengaluru. The fulfillment of six promises made to the people has been delayed, and the government’s focus has shifted to other pressing issues. Except for the free bus travel scheme for women, the government has made little progress in implementing the remaining promises.

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The government has tried to justify its performance by citing financial crises and an empty treasury, but questions are being raised about its capabilities. Farmers, unemployed youth, retired employees, and others are protesting across the state with their demands. Whenever the situation appears to stabilize, the government finds itself embroiled in new controversies, including corruption allegations, caste-based differences within the cabinet, internal conflicts among ministers over contracts, and even reports of surveillance on ministers’ phone conversations and activities.

Considering such developments, the AICC chief has reportedly questioned whether the Congress can retain power in Telangana in the next elections. The Congress has consistently claimed to have passed a bill in the Telangana Legislative Assembly to provide 42 percent reservation for backward classes in the state. However, the government’s commitment to this issue came under scrutiny when the Supreme Court dismissed its special leave petition to maintain the

Telangana

Telangana is a state in southeastern India, formed in 2014 after a prolonged movement to split from Andhra Pradesh. Its history is deeply rooted in powerful dynasties like the Satavahanas, Kakatiyas, and the Qutb Shahis of Golconda, whose iconic fort in Hyderabad was a renowned diamond trading center. The region’s rich cultural heritage is a vibrant blend of South Indian traditions and distinctive local arts, cuisine, and the annual Bonalu and Bathukamma festivals.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest federal court in the country, established in 1789 under Article III of the U.S. Constitution. It is the final arbiter of the law and is charged with ensuring equal justice and interpreting the Constitution, with its landmark decisions having shaped American civil rights and governance.

All India Congress Committee

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) is the central decision-making body of the Indian National Congress, the political party that led India’s struggle for independence from British rule. It was formed in 1920 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, who used it to organize major national campaigns of non-cooperation and civil disobedience. Today, it continues to function as the primary organizational authority of the Congress party.

Bengaluru

Bengaluru, the capital of India’s Karnataka state, was founded in the 16th century by Kempe Gowda I. Originally known for its pleasant climate and numerous lakes, it has transformed from a colonial garrison town into a global technology hub, earning the nickname “The Silicon Valley of India.”

Telangana Legislative Assembly

The Telangana Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature of the Indian state of Telangana, formed after the state’s bifurcation from Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Its history is tied to the Telangana movement, and it currently convenes in the historic Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly building located in Hyderabad.