KT Rama Rao holds Congress responsible for Telangana’s crisis, farmer suicides

Holding the Congress party responsible for the surge in suicide cases and the deteriorating state of affairs in Telangana, BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday expressed concern over the State’s fall from a prosperous "Annapurna" to once again a land plagued by starvation deaths and suicides

Hyderabad: Holding the Congress party responsible for the surge in suicide cases and the deteriorating state of affairs in Telangana, BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday expressed concern over the State’s fall from a prosperous “Annapurna” to once again a land plagued by starvation deaths and suicides.

In a post on X, Rama Rao recalled that under the leadership of K Chandrashekhar Rao, Telangana had emerged as a significant agricultural hub, regarded as the “Annapurna” of the nation. His administration was credited with boosting the agricultural sector and instilling confidence among farmers.

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But the shift in governance to the Congress party has led to severe challenges. The State, once known for its agricultural prosperity, is now facing a lack of irrigation water, electricity shortages and an absence of support for farmers. These issues have contributed to a surge in farmer suicides. Other projects like the cleaning of the Musi River have reportedly disrupted the real estate sector, causing financial strain on aspiring entrepreneurs.

Rama Rao criticised the current administration, led by A Revanth Reddy, for its inability to provide essential services and support to farmers. The lack of crop procurement, failure to deliver on promises of farmer support and unfulfilled loan waivers have left farmers in despair, he said.

This shift from a prosperous State to one grappling with multiple crises has raised concerns among citizens. The call for action is growing louder as people demand a return to effective governance and support for the agricultural sector, he remarked.