Hyderabad, Feb 18 (NationPress) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and former minister T. Harish Rao has labeled the Congress leadership's evaluation of the Telangana government's performance in Delhi as a disrespect to the state's pride and its right to self-governance. In an open letter to the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Harish Rao expressed that this review was not just an administrative task but raised significant concerns regarding the state's autonomy and dignity.

He emphasized, "The act of having the Telangana government’s performance assessed by leaders based in Delhi is far from a routine exercise; it is a direct challenge to Telangana's pride and the essence of its self-governance."

According to him, Telangana was established following a long movement grounded in the ideals of self-rule and the political accountability owed to its citizens.

"Telangana was not formed to operate as a subordinate entity or a political outpost that requires regular approval from Delhi. The movement for Telangana sought self-rule with respect, based on the principle that governance should be conducted by leaders who are answerable to the people of the state," stated the BRS leader.

He also referenced former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s stance that governance should be accountable to the citizens of Telangana.

"He consistently asserted that the people of Telangana are his superiors, encapsulating a clear political doctrine: authority emerges from the people, not from distant power centers," he noted.

Harish Rao pointed to a rising public sentiment that the current Telangana Congress leadership is more accountable to the party's high command in Delhi than to the residents of the state.

"Currently, there is an unmistakable public sentiment suggesting that the Telangana Congress leadership operates politically from Delhi rather than engaging with the people of Telangana. Decisions seem to be influenced more by high-command interests than by the actual conditions affecting farmers, youth, women, students, and workers in the state," added Harish Rao.

In addressing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, he mentioned that while the AICC is reviewing the performance of the Telangana government, the public is assessing the Congress party's electoral promises, including the Six Guarantees and other commitments made prior to the Assembly elections.

"While the AICC evaluates the Telangana Congress government, the people are measuring your Six Guarantees, the Warangal Rythu Declaration, and the Ashok Nagar promises," he said.

He accused the Congress government of failing to fulfill several key promises, including financial aid for farmers, agricultural laborers, and unemployed youth.

"Assistance of Rs 15,000 per acre for both farmers and tenant farmers has yet to be implemented. The promised Rs 12,000 support for agricultural laborers is still pending. Rythu Bharosa for two seasons is incomplete. The MSP bonus promised for ten crops has been limited to fine rice, excluding Rabi crops and leaving cultivators at a disadvantage," he stated.

He also claimed that promises related to employment, such as filling government vacancies and providing unemployment assistance, have not been realized.

"The promise of two lakh government jobs is yet to be translated into action. The Job Calendar lacks urgency. The Rs 4,000 unemployment allowance has not been disbursed to the youth. The Youth Commission and the Rs 10 lakh interest-free loans remain mere announcements without actual delivery," Harish Rao remarked.

In his address to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, the BRS leader questioned the fulfillment of commitments made to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

"These are not casual remarks; they are serious political commitments made in the name of social justice. Today, the disparity between promise and action is glaring. The 18% reservation for SCs remains unlegislated, and the Ambedkar Abhaya Hastham Rs 12 lakh per family is still just a proposal," he stated.

He also mentioned delays in housing initiatives and the implementation of forest rights for tribal communities.

"The Rs 6 lakh Indiramma housing assistance has not been delivered adequately. The implementation of the Forest Rights Act, including Podu pattas, is still incomplete. Telangana demands that all guarantees and declarations made be fulfilled fully, both in letter and spirit, without any dilution or delay," Harish Rao concluded.