BRS has demanded the immediate withdrawal of GO 17 establishing the Rythu Discom, alleging that it creates uncertainty over free power supply to the agriculture sector. The party has sought a written assurance on uninterrupted 24-hour free electricity and raised concerns over staffing, power availability, financial liabilities and operational viability of the proposed utility.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing Telangana farmers by restricting paddy procurement to the Centre's quota. Addressing party workers in Wardhannapet, he also criticised the government's welfare record, debt burden and agricultural policies.
BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of arrogance and dictatorial tendencies after the latter admitted to being inspired by Adolf Hitler.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Telangana government was moving towards power sector privatisation through the proposed Rythu Discom. He also criticised the government over farmer welfare, crop procurement, Rythu Bandhu payments and the supply of agricultural inputs
BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy alleged that the proposed Rythu Discom was part of a plan to restrict free power supply to farmers. He criticised the State government over power policies, farm welfare schemes and the proposed metering mechanism
The BRS opposed the Telangana government’s proposal for a separate Rythu DISCOM during an ERC public hearing, alleging it could weaken the existing free power supply system for farmers. Party leaders and farmers’ groups also raised concerns over possible privatisation and reduced rural services
Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders opposed the proposed Rythu Discom and installation of smart prepaid meters for irrigation connections, alleging that the State government was implementing Central power sector reforms that could pave the way for privatisation of electricity distribution services.
BRS leader T Harish Rao urged the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission to reject the proposed Rythu Discom licence, alleging financial risks, lack of public consultation and operational concerns. He said the move could burden farmers, employees and electricity consumers across the State
