BRS questions presence of rival parties in Telangana activists’ panel meet

The BRS has criticised the Congress government for inviting parties that opposed the statehood struggle to the Telangana Movement Activists Committee meeting.

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Thursday questioned the inclusion of political parties that opposed the statehood movement in the Telangana Movement Activists Committee meeting held at BR Amebedkar State Secretariat. The party also accused the Congress government of failing to honour its promises to Telangana movement activists .

Speaking to mediapersons after participating in the meeting, former MLC Karne Prabhakar objected to the invitation extended to parties such as the TDP, YSRCP and CPM, which opposed the formation of Telangana. He also criticised the government for constituting the committee without statutory backing, a fixed timeline or even a dedicated office.

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He demanded that the government extend recognition and support to statehood movement activists on the lines of the previous BRS regime. He alleged that despite election assurances, the Congress government did not provide clarity on measures for activists’ welfare.

MLC Dasoju Sravan said the BRS government provided employment to 582 artistes and recognised 610 movement activists who received financial assistance. He urged the government to undertake a comprehensive survey to identify and support those who were yet to receive recognition.

Appreciating the government for the initiative two‑and‑a‑half years after coming to power, he found fault with the government after former MLC Karne Prabhakar who is also a Telangana movement activist was stopped twice from entering the Secretariat to attend the meeting. He also urged the State government to include the history of the Telangana movement in school textbooks.