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BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao slammed the Telangana government for a critical fertiliser shortage, accusing it of poor planning and artificial scarcity. He demanded a probe into the spike in urea prices and questioned hoarding and political interference in fertiliser distribution.
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BRS leader P Karthik Reddy warned of an indefinite hunger strike if Rythu Bharosa funds are not released for erstwhile Rangareddy farmers within a week, accusing the Congress government of political discrimination and stepmotherly treatment of the district’s farmers
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Rythu Bharosa assistance was released to over 27,000 farmers in Patancheru constituency after the BRS threatened to block the ORR. Farmers from 48 villages had initially been excluded from the disbursement despite a Statewide release announced by the Chief Minister
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To fund its Rs 33,600-crore welfare schemes, the Telangana Congress government is focusing on boosting non-tax revenue and securing Central grants. With low revenue mobilisation in April, it plans land auctions, mining reforms, and strategic asset monetisation to raise funds
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A man allegedly slit his father’s tongue with a sickle over a dispute regarding Rs 2,000 from the Rythu Bharosa amount in Medak district. The injured father is undergoing treatment, while police have registered a case based on a complaint
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The BRS working president recalled how Chandrashekhar Rao ensured free power, irrigation facilities, timely crop procurement and Rs. 5 lakh Rythu Bima life insurance to farmers.
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Over 27,000 farmers from Patancheru were denied Rythu Bharosa assistance despite being eligible. Officials cite possible exclusion due to proposed municipal mergers. The BRS has announced protests, while the local Congress leadership seeks action from the Agriculture Minister.
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The Telangana Congress is grappling with multiple challenges ahead of local body elections, including pending BC reservations, irregularities in welfare schemes, land acquisition protests, and internal differences among leaders, leading to widespread apprehension about the party's poll preparedness
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The BRS working president questioned the timing of the Rythu Bharosa rollout for the ongoing Vanakalam (Kharif) season, calling it a tactic to influence the upcoming local body elections while neglecting previous instalments
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Says ruling party skipped assistance for one crop season and failed to clear arrears, releasing funds now only with elections in view
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The Congress government has started disbursing Rythu Bharosa benefits to all farmers, aiming to complete the process in nine days. The government will also extend assistance to tenant farmers and labourers
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Set to borrow Rs 17,400 cr in first quarter of 2025-26, surpassing budget projections. Despite initial plans for Rs 14,000 cr, the additional borrowings raise concerns about fiscal sustainability and the rising burden of long-term debt
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Demanding an immediate disbursal of dues for the jowar procured by the government, farmers staged protest in front of the Tahsildar office at Bazarhathnoor mandal centre
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On January 26 this year, the Congress government had launched four schemes, including Indiramma Indlu, Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa and distribution of ration cards.
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Counters Uttam, who said KLIP did not bring a single acre under irrigation in the State
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Farmers further alleged that the government enhanced the price of green manure bags from Rs 1,100 to Rs 2,200, making a burden on the farmers.
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Rao alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was more focused on the Miss World competition while farmers continued to suffer
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Says Telangana is in a financial mess, admits that his administration has no clue how to handle the situation
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been making claims about continuing the previous government’s welfare initiatives
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Demand the State government to take steps to extend crop investment support scheme and crop loan waiver in a full-fledged manner
