TPN Correspondent
Hyderabad, Jan 18 : BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) has accused the Congress government of using the "Farmer Guarantee" scheme as an election gimmick and claimed it will be withdrawn after the local body elections. Speaking to the media, KTR asserted that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is only highlighting the scheme for electoral gains.
KTR announced that the BRS had launched a statewide protest in support of farmers, starting with a "Farmer Dharna" on Friday, followed by another planned in Nalgonda on the 21st. He criticized the Congress for failing to implement its promises, particularly concerning tenant farmers. "Revanth Reddy assured benefits for 22 lakh tenant farmers, but now he is silent on the issue," he remarked.
He further stated that former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) had done unparalleled work for farmers, introducing schemes like Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, and irrigation projects. KTR warned that the BRS would continue pressuring the government until it fulfills its promises.
KTR also challenged CM Revanth Reddy to take a live lie detector test at Jubilee Hills Palace to prove his claims. He accused the Congress government of wasting ₹10 crore in public funds on legal battles instead of using it for farmers' welfare.
Corruption Allegations Against Congress
KTR further alleged that a six-member gang, led by CM Revanth Reddy and his associates, is extorting money from companies in Telangana. He named Tirupati Reddy, Kondal Reddy, Vem Narender Reddy, Ronin Reddy, Fahim Qureshi, and AV Reddy as part of this alleged extortion network.
He accused the Congress of engaging in land scams and blackmail tactics while attempting to divert public attention with controversies like Kaleshwaram and phone tapping. KTR also criticized the Congress government for failing to attract investments, despite promising ₹40,000 crore.
Furthermore, he demanded 42% reservation for BCs in local body elections and called out Congress for internal conflicts. He questioned why Rahul Gandhi withdrew a Supreme Court petition related to the National Herald case while criticizing BRS leaders for legal actions.
KTR concluded by reaffirming his commitment to exposing the Congress government’s alleged misdeeds and fighting for farmers’ rights.
