Jupally Krishna Rao Slams BRS, Accuses Harish Rao of Shedding ‘Crocodile Tears’ for Farmers
Minister Jupally Krishna Rao criticized the BRS in Hyderabad, accusing Harish Rao of shedding crocodile tears for farmers and highlighting the Congress government's farm loan waiver and welfare measures.
Telangana Minister for Tourism, Culture and Excise Jupally Krishna Rao strongly criticized the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), accusing the party of conducting a smear campaign against the current Congress government.
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Speaking to the media at the CLP Media Hall in the Assembly on Tuesday, Jupally Krishna Rao, accompanied by MP Mallu Ravi, MLC Addanki Dayakar, and MLAs Kasireddy Narayana Reddy, Vamshi Krishna, and Madhusudan Reddy, alleged that former minister and BRS MLA Harish Rao was shedding “crocodile tears” for farmers during a meeting held in Achampet.
The Minister stated that the Congress government is implementing farmer welfare measures despite financial challenges, while the BRS government neglected farmers during its tenure.
Jupally Alleges BRS Left Telangana with ₹8 Lakh Crore Debt
Jupally Krishna Rao alleged that during its 10-year tenure, the BRS government neglected farmer welfare and pushed Telangana, which he described as a surplus state, into debt of ₹8 lakh crore.
He further alleged that the previous BRS government burdened the state’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) with debt and held former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) responsible for the state’s financial condition.
Minister Recalls KCR’s Loan Waiver Remarks
The Minister recalled that KCR had stated in the Assembly that a one-time farm loan waiver was not feasible.
Jupally Krishna Rao also pointed out that the BRS government took four years to implement a ₹1 lakh farm loan waiver.
Congress Government Implementing Six Guarantees
Jupally Krishna Rao said that despite facing significant financial challenges, the Congress government is fulfilling its Six Guarantees and implementing additional welfare measures.
According to the Minister, the government led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy waived farmer loans up to ₹2 lakh, involving a total disbursement of ₹20,616.18 crore in a single installment.
Congress Government Providing Higher Support to Farmers
The Minister compared the Congress government’s initiatives with the previous BRS government’s Rythu Bandhu scheme.
He stated that:
- The BRS government’s Rythu Bandhu scheme provided ₹5,000 per acre
- The Congress government is now depositing ₹6,000 per acre
- The Congress government is also providing a ₹500 bonus for fine-variety paddy
According to Jupally Krishna Rao, these measures demonstrate the Congress government’s commitment to supporting farmers.
Congress Confident of Victory in Future Elections
Jupally Krishna Rao asserted that the Congress party is confident of securing victory in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections.
He said the government’s welfare initiatives and farmer-centric policies would strengthen public support for the Congress party.
At a press conference held at the CLP Media Hall in the Assembly, Hyderabad, Minister Jupally Krishna Rao criticized the BRS and accused Harish Rao of shedding “crocodile tears” for farmers at a meeting in Achampet. He alleged that the previous BRS government left Telangana with ₹8 lakh crore debt, delayed implementation of a ₹1 lakh loan waiver, and burdened DISCOMs with debt. The Minister highlighted that the Congress government under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has waived farm loans up to ₹2 lakh, disbursing ₹20,616.18 crore, while providing ₹6,000 per acre and a ₹500 bonus for fine-variety paddy.
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