Rural politics in Telangana has taken a tense turn as gram panchayat elections approach. Many local leaders are reluctant to contest due to two years of unpaid bills for development works, leaving former sarpanches in debt. The Congress government owes Rs 1,083 crore in pending bills, with only a fraction released despite promises.
Former DSP of Domakonda, Nalini, has accused the Congress government and CM Revanth Reddy of neglecting her 16-page appeal for nearly ₹2 crore in pending subsistence allowance. She plans to approach the Centre and urged politicians not to politicise her case.
Members of the Telangana Sarpanches Sangham submitted a symbolic protest at Khairatabad Ganesh, urging the State government to release pending bills. Former sarpanches highlighted financial hardship after funding village development works with their own money
The Board needs to pay pending electricity bills worth Rs 5,500 crore and previous loans of Rs 1,847 crore; Chief Minister wants action plan to overcome crisis
