Deceiving farmers hallmark of Cong rule, says Harish Rao on unfulfilled poll promises

Questions Congress leadership’s credibility, points out delays and postponements in implementing welfare schemes

Hyderabad: Former Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao has launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the Congress government, for repeatedly reneging on promises made to the people, particularly farmers. He questioned the Congress leadership’s credibility, pointed out delays and postponement of implementing welfare schemes, and also unfulfilled assurances under the Congress rule.

“How many more times will Revanth Reddy break his promise? Changing commitments and deceiving the people has become the hallmark of Congress rule,” he said.

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In a post on X, Harish Rao cited the much-delayed crop loan waiver scheme, with the deadline for implementation being shifted repeatedly and farmers yet to see the promised relief. “First, it was December 9, 2023, then August 15, 2024, then Dasara. To this day, loans of over 20 lakh farmers remain unpaid,” he said.

Similarly, the BRS MLA stated that the Congress government has consistently let farmers down on the implementation of the Rythu Bharosa Scheme. He said Revanth Reddy promised to enhance Rythu Bandhu investment support from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 per acre after the Congress assumes power. While the Congress government skipped Rythu Bharosa amount for the Vaanakalam (Kharif) season, it promised to release Yasangi amount by January 14 this year and then shifted the date to January 26.

“Now, he has set another deadline of March 31. Farmers are left in the lurch with no clarity,” he added.

Harish Rao contrasted the Congress government’s failures with the proactive measures under former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s leadership. “He ensured Rythu Bandhu reached farmers on time. Under Congress, farmers are left insecure and unsupported,” he remarked.