Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Sunday objected to chief minister A Revanth Reddy’s comments made during a public meeting in Mahabubnagar and urged him to maintain decorum in political discourse. Addressing the media at the BJP state office, Rao said the BJP was prepared for a public debate on the Centre’s contribution to Telangana’s development and challenged the CM to specify a date and venue for such a discussion.
Allegations of Misinformation
Rao alleged that the Congress government was indulging in misinformation regarding the Centre’s contribution to Telangana. He claimed that the Centre had sanctioned several key projects and institutions for the state, including AIIMS at Bibinagar, the Kazipet coach factory, the Warangal textile park, the Mulugu Tribal University, and multiple national highway projects. He asserted that these initiatives demonstrate the central government's commitment to the state's growth.
State Government's Failures
The BJP president also accused the state government of failing to address issues relating to farmers, fee reimbursement, and development in several districts. He alleged that the administration was increasingly relying on land monetisation while ignoring public concerns. According to Rao, the state government has not taken adequate steps to resolve the grievances of the farming community or ensure timely fee reimbursements for students.
Fruit Market Project Controversy
Turning to the proposed fruit market project at Koheda in Rangareddy district, Rao alleged that farmers’ land parcels have been acquired without payment of compensation. He claimed that around 239 acres of land earmarked for the project belonged to farmers who had been opposing the acquisition. “Several farmers were detained by police ahead of Revanth Reddy’s visit to lay the foundation stone for the project. Farmers protesting the acquisition were taken into custody and released only after the programme concluded,” he alleged. The BJP demanded that the government halt all work related to the project until compensation is paid to affected farmers.
Call for Decorum in Political Discourse
Rao emphasized the need for maintaining decorum in political discourse and urged the chief minister to refrain from making unsubstantiated claims. He reiterated that the BJP is ready for a constructive debate on the development initiatives undertaken by the Centre in Telangana and called upon the CM to fix a date and venue for the same. The BJP state unit remains committed to highlighting the achievements of the central government and holding the state government accountable for its actions.
