BRS Leader Accuses Telangana Government of Diverting Farmer Funds
In a sharp political attack, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao has accused Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of creating a new scheme called 'Rahul Bandhu' by allegedly diverting funds originally designated for farmers under the Rythu Bharosa assistance program.
Allegations of Fund Diversion and Delayed Payments
Speaking at a felicitation event for newly elected councillors in Sircilla on Monday, KTR launched a comprehensive critique of the Congress government's agricultural policies. He asserted that the administration has consistently delayed and denied the Rythu Bharosa financial assistance that farmers across Telangana are legally entitled to receive.
"While farmers across the state have been waiting patiently for the promised Rythu Bharosa assistance, which the Congress party claimed it would enhance during elections, the state government has completely failed to release these crucial funds," KTR stated during his address.
The 'Rahul Bandhu' Scheme Allegation
Mocking the Congress leadership, KTR suggested that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy appears to have introduced an unofficial program named "Rahul Bandhu". According to the BRS leader, this scheme involves diverting Telangana farmers' money to benefit Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the party's high command in Delhi.
KTR presented specific financial allegations, claiming that nearly Rs 1,000 crore annually meant for agricultural support is being effectively redirected for what he described as "political appeasement" rather than supporting the farming community. He emphasized that this diversion occurs while the government has already defaulted on Rythu Bharosa payments multiple times and has once again delayed the scheme during the current agricultural season.
Broader Accusations of Unfulfilled Promises
The BRS working president expanded his criticism to encompass the Congress government's overall performance since taking office. He accused the administration of failing to implement the electoral promises that brought them to power.
"The Congress came to power by making extravagant promises through various declarations and manifestos, but after assuming office, they have failed to implement those commitments and instead betrayed all sections of society," KTR declared, highlighting what he perceives as a pattern of broken promises.
Legislative Response Planned
In response to these alleged failures, KTR announced that the BRS would take the matter to the legislative arena. The party plans to raise the issue prominently during the upcoming assembly session and will introduce a private member bill demanding legal backing for the six guarantees originally promised by the Congress party.
KTR asserted that through this legislative pressure, the BRS intends to ensure that the Congress government honors its commitments and delivers the guarantees promised to the people of Telangana. This strategic move represents an attempt to hold the ruling party accountable through formal parliamentary procedures.
The allegations come at a time when agricultural distress remains a significant concern in Telangana, and political parties are positioning themselves on farmer welfare issues ahead of future electoral contests. The BRS's accusations signal an intensification of opposition criticism against the Congress government's agricultural policies and financial management.
