The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) staged a complete boycott of the Telangana Legislative Assembly's ongoing winter session on January 2, 2026, citing allegations of biased conduct by the Speaker, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, and 'undemocratic' and 'rude' behavior from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. BRS Deputy Leader T. Harish Rao informed the media that the party would not participate in the remainder of the session, protesting what he called a disregard for democratic values. He specifically accused the Speaker of acting unilaterally and switching off BRS members' microphones during Question Hour when they attempted to question the government. Furthermore, Harish Rao strongly condemned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly using inappropriate and 'abusive' language against former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) on the floor of the House. The BRS also raised concerns over the government's stance on the Krishna river water sharing dispute, with both the Congress and BRS trading accusations of compromising Telangana's interests. The BRS even moved a privilege motion against CM Revanth Reddy, accusing him of misleading the Assembly on irrigation projects and Krishna water sharing. Adding to the political tensions, KCR's limited attendance in the Assembly since the Congress government came to power has also been a point of contention and criticism. The Gulte article itself noted KCR's 'nominal presence,' staying for less than ten minutes during a session where he was expected to fiercely challenge the ruling party. Recent reports also indicate Harish Rao continuing to accuse Revanth Reddy of taking undue credit for irrigation projects initiated and completed during the previous BRS regime. This boycott underscores the heightened political rivalry and deep divisions within Telangana's legislative landscape.