KTR accuses Telangana Congress govt of betraying farmers, youth and weaker sections

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KTR accuses Telangana Congress govt of betraying farmers, youth and weaker sections

Synopsis

BRS working president KTR used a Khammam party meeting to mount a sweeping indictment of Telangana's Congress government — from stalled crop procurement and unpaid student fee reimbursements to weakened irrigation projects. With KCR's ₹73,000 crore Rythu Bandhu record held up as a benchmark, BRS is clearly sharpening its comeback narrative.

Key Takeaways

BRS working president K.T.
Rama Rao (KTR) addressed party workers in Sathupalli, Khammam district on Wednesday .
KTR accused the Congress government of betraying farmers, students, youth, women, and weaker sections in Telangana .
He questioned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's reversal on crop procurement promises made as PCC president .
KTR cited ₹73,000 crore deposited under Rythu Bandhu to 72 lakh farmers during the BRS tenure as a benchmark.
He demanded immediate release of pending fee reimbursement dues to students.
BRS cadres were urged to remain vigilant during the statewide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of betraying farmers, students, youth, women, and weaker sections of society. Speaking at a party workers' meeting in Sathupalli, Khammam district, KTR declared the only task remaining before the people was to 'send the anti-people Congress government packing.'

Farmers Left in the Lurch, KTR Claims

KTR trained his sharpest criticism on the Congress government's handling of agriculture. He questioned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's reversal on crop procurement, contrasting it with promises made when Reddy served as Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president. 'The Chief Minister now says Telangana can procure only as much crop as the Centre permits. If that is the case, why did he earlier promise to procure all crops and provide bonuses to farmers?' KTR asked.

He alleged the government had failed farmers on multiple fronts — delaying procurement, neglecting the Rythu Bharosa scheme, and failing to ensure adequate fertiliser availability. By contrast, KTR highlighted that former Chief Minister and BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) had deposited nearly ₹73,000 crore in investment support under Rythu Bandhu directly into the accounts of 72 lakh farmers during the BRS tenure.

Students and Youth Left Without Relief

KTR also raised the issue of pending fee reimbursement dues, demanding the immediate release of funds to students. He alleged that the Congress government had failed to honour commitments made to students and unemployed youth, resulting in what he described as widespread frustration across the state.

Khammam Gets Nothing Despite Three Ministers, Says KTR

Addressing party workers in the district, KTR pointed out that despite Khammam having three ministers holding powerful portfolios in the current cabinet, the district had gained little tangible benefit under the present administration. He alleged that the Congress government had weakened welfare and development initiatives launched during the BRS regime, including irrigation projects such as Seetharama.

Party Organisation and Electoral Roll Vigilance

On the organisational front, KTR urged BRS cadres to remain alert during the statewide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and ensure that no eligible voter's name was removed. He also called upon workers to make the upcoming digital membership drive a success, assuring them that BRS workers remained the foundation of every achievement of the party.

KTR claimed that people across Telangana were yearning for the return of KCR's leadership, framing the Congress government's tenure as a reversal of a decade of progress built by the previous administration. With BRS eyeing a political comeback, the Sathupalli meeting signals an intensification of the party's ground-level mobilisation ahead of future electoral contests.

Point of View

Light on specifics about what the party would do differently this time. The ₹73,000 crore Rythu Bandhu figure is a genuine record, but BRS must contend with voter memory of its own unfinished promises, including delayed irrigation projects. The Congress government's vulnerability on farmer welfare and student dues is real, but whether BRS can convert that frustration into electoral capital depends on whether it offers a credible alternative rather than nostalgia alone. The emphasis on electoral roll vigilance also signals that BRS is preparing for a long organisational game, not just a media moment.
NationPress
25 Jun 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What did KTR allege against the Telangana Congress government?
KTR alleged that the Congress government in Telangana had betrayed farmers, students, youth, women, and weaker sections. He specifically accused it of delaying crop procurement, neglecting the Rythu Bharosa scheme, failing to release student fee reimbursements, and weakening irrigation projects launched under the BRS regime.
What did KTR say about Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and crop procurement?
KTR questioned Revanth Reddy's stance that Telangana could procure only as much crop as the Centre permits, contrasting it with Reddy's earlier promise as PCC president to procure all crops and provide bonuses to farmers. He accused the Chief Minister of going back on his word after assuming office.
What was the BRS government's record on farmer support that KTR cited?
KTR cited the Rythu Bandhu scheme under former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, under which nearly ₹73,000 crore was deposited as investment support directly into the accounts of 72 lakh farmers during the BRS tenure.
Why did KTR raise concerns about Khammam district specifically?
KTR pointed out that despite Khammam having three ministers holding powerful portfolios in the current Congress cabinet, the district had reportedly gained little tangible benefit under the present administration.
What organisational tasks did KTR assign to BRS workers?
KTR urged BRS cadres to remain vigilant during the statewide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure no eligible voter's name was removed. He also called on workers to make the party's upcoming digital membership drive a success.
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