BRS approaches HC for permission to hold public meeting for silver jubilee

IANS April 11, 2025 224 views

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is challenging the Telangana government's refusal to grant permission for their silver jubilee public meeting. Party leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao, are confident about obtaining court approval for the massive event planned on April 27. The meeting is expected to be one of the largest gatherings in the party's history, with preparations already underway. The court has scheduled a hearing on April 17 to review the party's petition against the government's ban.

"There is no reason why permission should not be given" - K.T. Rama Rao
Hyderabad, April 11: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has approached the Telangana High Court after the state government denied permission for its silver jubilee public meeting at Elkathurthy near Warangal scheduled on April 27.

Key Points

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BRS files court petition against meeting ban

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Event planned for 10-hour Silver Jubilee celebration

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K.T. Rama Rao confident about getting permission

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Meeting venue spans 1,200 acres

The BRS filed a petition, seeking direction to the state government to allow it to hold the public meeting.

The main Opposition party informed the court that the public meeting was scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on April 27.

The court took up the hearing on the petition and posted the case to April 17 for further hearing.

The counsel of the BRS brought to the court’s notice that the party had planned the public meeting as part of its silver jubilee celebrations.

The BRS made Home Secretary, Warangal Police Commissioner, and Kazipet Assistant Police Commissioner as the respondents.

The counsel on behalf of the Home Department sought time till April 21 to file the counter-affidavit. However, the court gave time till April 17 on the grounds that the party has to make arrangements for the public meeting.

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao had said on Tuesday that the party would approach the court if the police denied permission for the public meeting.

“Our leaders in Warangal had already approached the local ACP seeking permission for the public meeting. I personally spoke to the DGP, and there is no reason why permission should not be given,” K.T. Rama Rao had said.

He assured that the public meeting would be held in an area that would avoid traffic disruptions and minimise inconvenience to the public.

The BRS leader said that the venue spans 1,200 acres. The party will also make proper arrangements for parking.

The party requested 3,000 buses from the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). With March 27 being a Sunday — a holiday for students — the BRS believes that the event would not inconvenience anyone.

BRS President K. Chandrasekhar Rao personally reviewed preparations with leaders and representatives from all 33 districts. Committees have been formed to oversee the event.

“This will be one of the largest gatherings in our party’s history, akin to the massive Warangal meeting held previously,” K. T. Rama Rao stated.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Interesting move by BRS to approach the court. If they've planned parking and traffic management properly, why is the government denying permission? 🤔 Hope the court gives a fair hearing.
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Priya M.
I appreciate that they're considering public convenience with parking and Sunday timing. But 3,000 buses? That's going to be a massive crowd! Hope they have proper medical and sanitation facilities too.
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Suresh B.
While I support political gatherings, I'm concerned about the environmental impact of such a large event. 1,200 acres means significant disturbance to local ecology. Parties should consider eco-friendly alternatives.
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Anjali R.
KTR's assurance about traffic management sounds promising. Their Warangal meeting in the past was well-organized. Let's see if they can pull this off too! 💪
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Vikram T.
The government should be transparent about why they denied permission. If there are valid security concerns, they should state them clearly. Otherwise, it looks like political vendetta.
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Meena S.
Silver jubilee celebrations are important for any party. Hope they get permission soon! My father was an early member of BRS and would love to attend this historic event.

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