KTR hoists Tricolour at Telangana Bhavan, Slams Congress for Undoing BRS’s Progress

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of reversing Telangana’s decade-long growth under KCR, citing urea shortages and industry exits. Speaking at Independence Day celebrations, he warned against weakening the state’s self-rule and called for unity.

Hyderabad: Highlighting Telangana’s remarkable progress in the 10-year BRS rule under the leadership of K Chandrashekar Rao, BRS working president, K T Rama Rao on Friday came down heavily on the Congress government for putting the state development on a backward streak.

Unfurling the national flag at Telangana Bhavan as part of the 78th Independence Day Celebrations, he said “As India’s youngest state, Telangana went from 14th in agriculture to the top in just a decade,” He credited K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s reforms in agriculture, irrigation, infrastructure, and welfare schemes for making Telangana a “beacon of development” that other states admire.

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He accused the Congress of setting Telangana’s progress back and said the farm sector ceased to enjoy the same support that was extended by K Chandrashekhar Rao. Pointing to the farmers Making beelines before the fertiliser outlets and PAS for urea, a scene that was unusual in the state during the BRS regime, he attributed it to the failures of the Congress government.

Criticizing the Chief Minister’s 51 Delhi visits in 20 months as a sign of giving up the state’s independence to central parties like Congress and BJP. He also raised concerns about industries leaving Telangana due to poor governance.

Reaffirming BRS’s commitment to Telangana’s pride and self-rule, KTR called the BRS party and KCR the “Srirama Raksha” for the state. He urged people to stay united, saying, “Indianness is our greatest strength; we must not let divisive forces weaken it.”

The flag-hoisting ceremony was attended by senior BRS leaders, former ministers, and supporters, with patriotic songs and cultural programs adding to the festive spirit. Senior leaders of the party and elected representatives took part in the Independence Day celebrations in large numbers.