"rythu-bharosa"

BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promises to farmers, alleging denial of financial assistance and bonuses. He demanded an apology for the inefficiency in implementing the Farmers’ Declaration announced by Rahul Gandhi.

Gutha Sukender Reddy urged the Telangana government to choose between Rythu Bharosa and fine rice bonus schemes after evaluating benefits. He flagged farmer dissatisfaction, procurement issues, lack of Central support, and criticised opposition politicisation.

Following fresh crop damage due to hailstorms in Siddipet, former minister Harish Rao demanded immediate compensation and accurate loss assessment. He alleged repeated delays in relief despite multiple crop losses, pushing farmers into distress.

Talasani Srinivas Yadav alleged that the state government announced Rythu Bharosa payments fearing the upcoming Jagtial meeting of K Chandrashekhar Rao. He criticised the Congress government’s performance and urged people to attend the public meeting in large numbers

The Telangana government has proposed a Rs 4,000 crore cut in Rythu Bharosa budget allocations for 2026–27, alongside imposing a few eligibility rules, drawing criticism over reduced support, delayed payments, and changes in implementation of the farmer assistance scheme

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged farmers to adopt crop diversification, citing surplus paddy and low returns. His remarks mark a shift from his earlier stance and focus on promoting commercial crops and sustainable agriculture

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the Telangana government will provide Rs.12,000 per acre annually under the Rythu Bharosa scheme, with Rs.18,000 crore already disbursed. The program will be formally launched on March 22 to support farmers

The Telangana government will release the first installment of Rythu Bharosa assistance on March 22. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the distribution from Siddipet district, with Rs 3,590 crore to be credited to the bank accounts of 70 lakh farmers

The Telangana State Legislature’s budget session begins Monday, with Congress and BRS poised for sharp confrontations over welfare guarantees, irrigation projects, and the Musi riverfront development. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will address the joint sitting, while the State budget of Rs 3.2 lakh crore is scheduled for March 20.

Farmers in Adilabad staged a protest demanding immediate release of the Rythu Bharosa benefit, warning of a siege on the Telangana Assembly if their demands were ignored.

A 33-year-old farmer from Nekkonda in Warangal district died by suicide after allegedly consuming pesticide due to mounting debts, with farmers blaming the government for failing to extend financial support under the Rythu Bharosa scheme.

BRS leaders in Siddipet staged a protest demanding the immediate release of the Yasangi instalment of Rythu Bharosa. MLC Deshapathi Srinivas accused the State government of failing to implement promises made to farmers after coming to power.

The BRS has begun a signature campaign in Adilabad district, urging the State government to release the pending Rythu Bharosa benefit. Former minister Jogu Ramanna accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of mocking the scheme and demanded an apology.

The Telangana Cabinet decided to take over Hyderabad Metro, launch new employee insurance and health schemes, and approve major water projects. However, it made no announcement on Rythu Bharosa or local body elections. The Budget will be presented on March 20

Former Minister and BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promises to farmers while making fresh assurances of Rythu Bharosa ahead of municipal elections.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, campaigning in Miryalaguda, launched a scathing attack on BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing him of neglecting urban development, farmer welfare, and employment while misusing power.

Former Minister T Harish Rao, campaigning in Sangareddy district, accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its election promises even after 700 days in power. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for not releasing Rythu Bharosa funds on time and failing to provide promised pensions.

Farmers in Siddipet protested against the delay in the release of Rythu Bharosa for the Yasangi season during a visit by Minister Vivek Venkatswamy and MP M Raghunanda Rao. The minister assured that the incentive would be released soon.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of claiming credit for jobs filled by the previous government while ignoring unemployed youth protesting across Telangana. He also targeted defected MLAs for their dual loyalties, while welcoming new entrants including former Bandlaguda Mayor Srilatha into the party fold.

Telangana farmers continue large scale protests over loan waiver delays, erratic Rythu Bharosa payments, fertiliser shortage, crop losses and procurement problems. With flood and drought relief still unmet and input crises worsening, unrest has grown across districts as 2025 ends