KTR accuses Revanth Reddy of running ‘Chor’ model governance in Telangana
BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to deliver on promises, alleging poor governance, lack of transparency in projects, and neglect of key sectors, while demanding accountability and an apology over remarks against opposition leaders
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao lambasted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for lacking substance in his speech and failing to address key public commitments, particularly the Congress party’s Six Guarantees. Revanth Reddy was promising a CURE, PURE and RARE model of governance, but was implementing a ‘chor’ model in Telangana, he alleged.
“CURE, PURE, RARE; none of these acronyms suit the Congress government. The only one that is befitting is the ‘chor’ model,” he said, adding that the Chief Minister, who is habituated to “bulldozer raj” in the State, bulldozed the Assembly by denying an opportunity to Opposition members to speak.
Addressing mediapersons at the Assembly media point late on Wednesday, Rama Rao said that, except for free bus travel, most promises under the Six Guarantees remained unimplemented. He raised concerns over multiple sectors, alleging neglect of farmers, unemployed youth and government employees. He questioned the implementation of welfare schemes such as Rythu Bandhu, farm loan waiver and pensions, and said there was no clarity on the Pay Revision Commission for employees. He also pointed to repeated food poisoning incidents in residential schools and alleged a lack of response from the government.
The BRS working president levelled serious allegations regarding the Musi riverfront project, questioning the proposed outlay of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore. He said the project lacked a Detailed Project Report, a clear funding plan and transparency. “The project is clearly aimed at benefiting private persons and filling the pockets of the Chief Minister,” he alleged. He also criticised demolition drives, claiming that while no new houses were built, thousands of homes of the poor were being razed in the name of development.
Further, Rama Rao said attempts were being made to target institutional lands, including those of Hyderabad Central University. He said the Chief Minister was boasting about developing three tanks over the last two years in Hyderabad, in contrast with the previous BRS government’s initiatives such as Mission Kakatiya, under which thousands of tanks, including over 70 in Hyderabad, were restored earlier.
On State finances, the former minister accused the Chief Minister of presenting misleading figures on debt. He said borrowings rose sharply in a short span without corresponding benefits reaching the poor. “The Chief Minister misled the House and the people of Telangana on State debts. The Centre announced in Parliament that around Rs 2.8 lakh crore loans and liabilities were incurred during the BRS regime. By claiming that the current Congress government obtained over Rs 3.17 lakh crore in loans, Revanth Reddy is admitting to borrowing more than the previous BRS government,” he added.
He condemned the Chief Minister’s remarks against BRS president and Opposition leader K Chandrashekhar Rao, warning that such comments would not be tolerated and would be responded to in equal measure. Demanding an apology from the Chief Minister for his remarks in the House, he said inappropriate comments should be expunged from official records.
Responding to Revanth Reddy’s suggestion that the BRS write to him seeking an inquiry into industrial land allocations and Transferable Development Rights (TDR) allotments, Rama Rao said the government was free to order any probe. He said the BRS had already written multiple letters on Rythu Bandhu, farm loan waiver and other welfare issues without receiving any response.
He also criticised the Chief Minister for not addressing irrigation issues in Palamuru and for keeping the Palamuru–Rangareddy project works pending, despite repeatedly claiming to be the “son of Palamuru.” He asserted that the BRS would continue to raise these issues and expose the government.
