Rajanna Sircilla, Dec. 16 -- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Monday met newly elected Sarpanches and Upa-Sarpanches from the Sircilla Assembly constituency and assured them of the party's full backing against any alleged harassment by the ruling government.

Addressing the gathering, Rama Rao said nearly half of the present government's tenure had already elapsed, with only about two years remaining before the next Assembly elections. He urged the elected village representatives to stay patient and focused, noting that they would serve for only two to two-and-a-half years under the current dispensation, but could continue for a similar period under a future BRS government.

"Even if you face pressure or diffi...