In a recent address, Congress leader and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President, Revanth Reddy, minced no words as he took on both the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) led by Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state. His scathing remarks and pointed challenges highlighted the contentious issues plaguing the state’s political arena.
One of the focal points of Reddy’s address was a challenge thrown at both the BJP and the BRS to engage in a discussion regarding their respective manifestos from 2014 and 2018, in comparison to the six guarantees promised by the Congress government. Reddy questioned the readiness of these parties to address crucial issues in a special assembly session, highlighting the need for cooperation and accountability.
Reddy also criticized the lack of engagement from BJP’s Kishan Reddy on pertinent people’s issues, contrasting it with the Congress party’s efforts to reach out to the central leadership to address various concerns. The absence of dialogue and collaboration between the state and central governments was underscored as a hindrance to effective governance.
In a direct attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, Reddy raised concerns about the welfare of farmers under their leadership, questioning the rationale behind endorsing Modi for a third term if it meant further hardships for the agricultural community.
Drawing parallels between KCR and Modi, Reddy accused both leaders of failing to deliver on their promises, alleging betrayal of the people of Telangana. He highlighted the purported disunity within the BRS, suggesting that only members of the KCR family were in alignment with the party’s agenda.
Reddy didn’t shy away from critiquing KCR’s governance, citing a rapid increase in state debt over the years, coupled with what he described as a significant deterioration in infrastructure and public services. He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in financial management, particularly in light of mounting debt obligations.
On the issue of employment, Reddy outlined plans to create 30,000 jobs within 70 days if Congress were to come to power, while also calling out the alleged failures of the BRS in addressing employment-related challenges and legal disputes.
Additionally, Reddy touched upon various welfare measures, including the timely distribution of funds under the Rythu Bandhu scheme and the establishment of BR Ambedkar study centers for the unemployed. He also criticized the BRS for its purported shortcomings in implementing agricultural policies and ensuring equitable distribution of resources.
In conclusion, Revanth Reddy’s impassioned address underscored the prevailing political tensions in Telangana, with the Congress party positioning itself as a viable alternative to the incumbent TRS and the BJP. The road to the upcoming elections promises to be contentious, with each party vying for supremacy amidst mounting public discontent and calls for change.