On December 6, several senior Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders, including T Harish Rao, K Kavitha, and Vemula Prashanth Reddy, were placed under house arrest by the Telangana police. The move came as the leaders planned a protest at Necklace Road near the 125-foot Dr. BR Ambedkar statue. The protest was called to condemn the arrests of various BRS leaders and to criticize alleged constitutional violations by the Congress government. The police have also deployed heavy security at the BRS State headquarters, Telangana Bhavan, where party members were scheduled to gather before marching to the protest site.

The house arrests and heavy police presence prompted sharp criticism from BRS leaders. Harish Rao, questioning the authorities, asked why peaceful tributes to Dr. BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary were being obstructed. He called the actions of the government “authoritarian” and condemned the widespread arrests of BRS leaders and activists across the state. The situation has created a political stir, with BRS accusing the Congress-led government of stifling dissent and democratic protests.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao was expected to join the demonstration at Telangana Bhavan, further escalating tensions. Meanwhile, the party emphasized its commitment to honoring Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy and continuing its fight against what it termed as the Congress’s undemocratic practices. The unfolding events have not only sparked political debates but have also drawn attention to the underlying tensions between the ruling and opposition parties in Telangana.