Former Minister and MLA T. Harish Rao addresses the audience at the release of the ‘BRS Charge sheet’ on the one-year performance of the Congress government at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad on December 8, 2024.
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Continuing its criticism of the Congress government’s first year in power in Telanganathe main Opposition party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has released a charge sheet titled “Edadi Palana – Edatagani Vanchana” (One-Year Rule – Unending Deception).
The document highlights the alleged failures of the Revanth Reddy-led government in fulfilling key poll promises, including the crop loan waiver and Rythu Bharosa.
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Speaking to the media at the release of the charge sheet at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday (December 8, 2024), senior party leader and Siddipet MLA T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of damaging Hyderabad’s brand image through what he termed “unmindful decisions.”
Highlighting the unfulfilled promise of a ₹2 lakh crop loan waiver — a commitment Chief Minister Revanth Reddy pledged to implement immediately after taking office — Mr. Rao stated, “Even after one year, 50% of farmers are still waiting for loan relief. By making 31 excuses, the government evaded the promise, yet it falsely declared that the crop loans had been waived.”
Mr. Rao further criticised the suspension of Rythu Bandhu assistance for two seasons, contrasting it with the BRS’s record of providing ₹72,817 crore in direct financial support to farmers over 11 installments under the leadership of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR).
The former Minister also pointed out that the Congress government’s failure to implement the ₹2,500 monthly assistance promised under the Maha Lakshmi scheme. Extending his criticism to broader governance issues, Mr. Rao accused the Congress government of administrative failure and neglect of public welfare. He alleged police excesses, the demolition of homes, food poisoning in the government educational institutions and inaction on public grievances, citing them as evidence of the government’s insensitivity.
He also targeted the Congress for failing to deliver its promise of a daily ‘Praja Durbar’, claiming it had been reduced to a farce with absent Ministers and neglected citizens.
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The charge sheet further emphasised economic stagnation under the Congress rule, contrasting it with the BRS’s achievements. Mr. Rao noted that during KCR’s tenure, the State Budget had increased from ₹62,000 crore to ₹3 lakh crore, while the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) rose to ₹14.5 lakh crore.
Mr. Rao also alleged that the Congress had damaged Hyderabad’s brand image by engaging in widespread demolitions through HYDRAA and claimed that the Musi river development project was aimed at exploiting the public.
Published – December 08, 2024 03:29 pm IST
