BRS leaders decry Telangana’s exclusion from Union Budget 2025-26

The BRS leaders vowed to continue their fight for Telangana's rightful share, stating that the budget reflected the Centre's apathy towards non-BJP-ruled States

Hyderabad: The Union Budget 2025-26 has sparked strong criticism from the BRS, with party leaders alleging that Telangana was completely ignored despite electing eight MPs each from both the BJP and Congress. They vowed to continue their fight for Telangana’s rightful share, stating that the budget reflected the Centre’s apathy towards non-BJP-ruled States.

BRS MLC K Kavitha took to social media, terming the budget as “Budget Neglect” and highlighting that the State received zero allocations despite having eight MPs each from both the national parties. She pointed out that despite the BJP making tall claims of establishing a Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, no funds were allocated for its operations.

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“The Centre allocated funds for Spices Board, Tea Board, Coffee Board and Rubber Board among others, but did not sanction funds for Turmeric Board and deceived the farmers of Nizamabad district. Without funds, how could the union government expect Turmeric Board to function and conduct researches?” she asked.

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar lamented the absence of key educational institutions in the budget.

“We have been demanding IIM, IIIT, and Navodaya Vidyalayas for Telangana, but they have been ignored once again,” he said. He also criticised the lack of a Sainik school for the State while other States continue to receive such allocations. Charging the BJP of favouring poll-bound States, he called upon Congress and BJP MPs from Telangana to raise their voices in Parliament, while BRS Rajya Sabha members plan to agitate for the State’s due share.

Former Minister and MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy termed the budget a “Bihar budget,” echoing concerns over Telangana’s exclusion. “Even with eight BJP MPs, Telangana has gained nothing. Only regional parties can ensure justice for the State,” he asserted.

Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy raised concerns over the reduction in fertiliser and food subsidies, warning of a severe impact on farmers and the poor. “The fertiliser subsidy has been slashed by Rs 3,412 crore, while food subsidy allocations continue to shrink every year. Instead of focusing on inclusive development, the Centre is making politically motivated allocations,” he said.