BRS releases charge sheet on Congress; Harish Rao criticises one-year rule

Releasing an 18-page charge sheet on the one-year Congress rule at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday, Harish Rao said the charge sheet exposed the Congress’ inability to govern effectively, and urged Telangana citizens to hold the Congress party accountable

Hyderabad: Former Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao on Sunday slammed the Congress government for its failed one-year governance and unfulfilled electoral promises. He charged the Congress with creating administrative chaos and neglecting the people’s welfare.

“The one-year rule of the Congress can be summed up in just four words – ‘Thittlu, Kottlu, Vottlu, Notlu‘ (abuses for opposition leaders, lathicharge on people, pledges to deities, money dealings to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Congress leaders),” he said.

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Releasing an 18-page charge sheet on the one-year Congress rule at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday, Harish Rao said the charge sheet exposed the Congress’ inability to govern effectively, and urged Telangana citizens to hold the Congress party accountable.

Harish Rao said Revanth Reddy had prioritised criticism of the opposition over addressing pressing public concerns. He felt that Revanth Reddy should be awarded the title of “Most Abusive Chief Minister” in the country.

He said the Congress government started its term with a negative attitude and controversial decisions like attempts to alter the State emblem, cancelling key projects such as Pharma City, and imposing restrictive measures on businesses in Hyderabad. Following public backlash, the government reversed these decisions but not before damaging the State’s development and Hyderabad’s reputation, he said.

Harish Rao pointed out the Congress’ inability to fulfill its much-publicised six guarantees. He pointed out that promises like Rs 2 lakh crop loan waiver and Rs 2,500 monthly assistance under the Mahalakshmi scheme remain unfulfilled. He noted that the free bus service for women, the only partially implemented guarantee, lacks adequate buses, creating more inconvenience.

The former Minister also criticised the government for halting Rythu Bandhu assistance for two seasons, leaving farmers in distress. He contrasted this with the BRS’ record of spending over Rs 72,000 crore on direct financial support to farmers. “Instead of delivering on promises, the Congress has resorted to blaming the opposition for its failures,” Harish Rao said.

The BRS leader said the Congress administration lacked stability and coordination, citing frequent changes in key positions, including three Police commissioners, four TransCo chairpersons and managing directors, three GHMC commissioners, and three Ranga Reddy District Collectors within a year. He accused Revanth Reddy of mismanaging critical departments, leading to incidents like food poisoning in residential welfare schools and government schools, which is posing threat to students’ lives.

Harish Rao stated that the Congress government not only failed to initiate new projects but also hampered ongoing development. He reminded that Revanth Reddy’s administration is attempting to take credit for projects like the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant, irrigation initiatives, and increased paddy production, all of which were achievements of the BRS government. He challenged Congress leaders to name a single major project initiated and completed during their tenure.

The cancellation of the Hyderabad Metro extension to Shamshabad Airport and restrictions on trade and commerce in the city were highlighted as examples of the Congress’ flip-flops. “These decisions hurt Hyderabad’s brand image, and the subsequent reversals could not undo the damage,” he remarked.

The charge sheet also accused the Congress government of harassing dissenters, failing to address food poisoning incidents in schools, and neglecting senior citizens by delaying pension increases.

Harish Rao alleged that the government spread false propaganda about the BRS government taking huge loans, which was debunked in the Assembly. “The Congress’ one-year rule is marked by broken promises, failed administration, and a lack of focus on development. The people of Telangana must hold them accountable,” he added.

The former Minister said the Congress government’s tenure has been marked by a lack of vision and administrative incompetence. He warned that the Congress’ failures are putting Telangana’s progress at risk and emphasised the need for a stable and efficient government to steer the State towards development.