On 14 March 2025, BRS members staged protests at major junctions in Kalwakurthy city (Nagarkurnool, Telangana) against the INC-led state government over the suspension of a BRS MLA and former MP from the Telangana Assembly budget session, for comments against the Speaker, and demanded his reinstatement. The protesters burnt effigies of the Chief Minister and raised slogans to mark their protest.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, peaceful protests occurred in Kalwakurti city in the Nagarkurnool district of Telangana state, India, protesting the suspension of a BRS party member. Demonstrators held rallies condemning the state government at major intersections and burned effigies of the Chief Minister, but this was classified as a low-risk peaceful protest.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Short-term regional transport network impact — Temporary traffic congestion possible due to protests at major intersections in Kalwakurti city
• Minor agricultural logistics disruption — Telangana state is a major producer of rice, cotton and other agricultural products, with limited impact on regional agricultural transport
• Minimal direct manufacturing impact — Limited direct impact on industrial production activities due to low manufacturing concentration in the area
• Political instability — Potential for escalation to larger-scale protests if conflicts between state government and opposition parties continue

3. Watch points

• Whether follow-up protests spread — Track BRS party's additional protest activity plans and trends of protest expansion to other regions
• Telangana state political situation — Monitor progress of state assembly budget session and degree of intensification in ruling-opposition confrontation
• Regional transport network normalization — Confirm timing of road traffic situation recovery in Kalwakurti and surrounding areas