Hyderabad, Aug.22 (NSS): At the ongoing farmers’ protest in Chevella, BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao addressed farmers and criticized the Congress government, particularly Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over the unfulfilled promises of farm loan waivers and other issues faced by farmers across Telangana.
He recalled how Revanth Reddy, during his campaign, swore on Sonia Gandhi that the first signature he would make as Chief Minister would be to waive off ₹2 lakh farm loans. However, KTR pointed out that this promise has turned out to be hollow, with Revanth Reddy later backtracking on his words. KTR emphasized the irony of the situation, explaining how the Congress leader initially claimed that ₹49,000 crore was needed for the loan waiver. But after realizing the impracticality of this, he reduced the amount to ₹40,000 crore, and eventually slashed it further to ₹7,500 crore, misleading the public at every step.
He also criticized Revanth Reddy for his failure to fulfil the loan waiver by August 15, despite making repeated promises, including swearing on deities. “He not only deceived the people, but also committed a grave sin by lying in the name of God,” KTR stated and lambasted the Congress government for disrespecting women leaders and journalists. He specifically mentioned the humiliation of Sabitha Indra Reddy, a respected leader, who was insulted in the Legislative Assembly by Revanth Reddy. He condemned the mistreatment of two women journalists in Kondareddy Palli, questioning the integrity of the Chief Minister who allowed such incidents under his watch.
The BRS leader also highlighted the dire state of farmers under the Congress regime, drawing attention to the meagre of ₹7,500 crore disbursed so far for loan waivers. KTR called on the farmers to hold the Congress government accountable and urged them not to let go of this issue until the promised ₹2 lakh loan waiver is fully implemented. He assured the farmers that BRS would continue to fight for their rights and would not rest until justice was served.
He concluded by warning Revanth Reddy that his failure to deliver his promises would lead to his downfall. “Running a government is not as easy as making promises,” KTR remarked, stating that if the Congress government continues to fail the farmers, they will face the consequences in the next elections. KTR announced that BRS would soon unveil its next course of action regarding the loan waiver issue. He emphasized that the fight would continue at all levels, including village-level protests until the Congress government fulfils its commitments.
KTR’s speech was a rallying cry for farmers and BRS supporters, reinforcing the party’s commitment to fighting for the rights of Telangana’s farmers. He urged everyone to stay united in the struggle against the Congress government’s betrayal and to demand accountability for the unfulfilled promises.
