KT Rama Rao Criticizes Congress Government for Ignoring Telangana Farmers Needs
KT Rama Rao criticizes the Congress government for neglecting Telangana farmers' needs, highlighting issues such as delayed support schemes, crop loan waivers, and inadequate supply of power, water, and fertilizers, while urging farmers to fight for their rights.
Hyderabad: KT Rama Rao, working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), launched a fierce attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of neglecting the state’s farmers during its first year in office.
Rama Rao, who has been vocal about the concerns of the farming community, highlighted the government’s failure to deliver on key promises, leaving farmers across Telangana in distress.
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From delayed Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bima payments to the ongoing shortage of urea, water, power, and procurement support, farmers in the state are facing mounting challenges.
Farmers’ Struggles Under Congress Government
In a series of media reports shared on social media platform X, KT Rama Rao pointed out the dire situation farmers in Telangana are facing, especially in regions such as Palamuru, Wyra, Bayyaram, and Jagtial.
These farmers, who rely on the government’s promised support for crops, are struggling with issues like the lack of fair support prices, unreliable power supply, and inadequate access to fertilizers.
The BRS leader accused the Congress government of not only ignoring these pressing issues but also failing to address the basic needs of farmers.
“Farmers are being forced to abandon cultivation and take to the streets for their basic survival needs,” Rama Rao stated, underscoring the severity of the crisis in the state’s agricultural sector.
Comparison with BRS Government’s Achievements
Rama Rao contrasted the situation under the current Congress government with the policies and support extended by the BRS government during the tenure of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao.
He stated that, during the BRS regime, farmers in Telangana were able to cultivate with confidence and security, thanks to initiatives like the Rythu Bandhu scheme (which provides financial assistance to farmers) and Rythu Bima (a life insurance scheme for farmers).
Under the BRS government, farmers also received support for crop loans, access to power and water, and guaranteed crop procurement at fair prices.
However, according to Rama Rao, under the current Congress rule, farmers’ confidence has been replaced with uncertainty and sorrow.
He warned that the progress achieved in the past decade, particularly in the agriculture sector, was beginning to slip away due to the inefficiency and mismanagement of the Congress-led government.
Calls for Action and Farmers’ Rights
In his statement, KT Rama Rao urged farmers and the people of Telangana to stand united and take action to reclaim their rights. He emphasized the importance of continuing the fight for farmers’ well-being, as they had been left to fend for themselves under the present government’s neglect.
The BRS leader’s call for a collective effort underscores the growing frustration and disillusionment within the farming community, which is seeing their hopes for support dashed by the state’s leadership.
Government’s Inaction on Key Issues
Rama Rao’s criticisms extended to the Congress government’s handling of several key agricultural issues, including the delayed release of funds for Rythu Bandhu, a scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers ahead of the sowing season.
He also accused the government of failing to implement promised crop loan waivers, which would have alleviated the burden of indebtedness for many farmers. Additionally, farmers in Telangana continue to face difficulties in securing adequate power and water supply, essential for sustaining their crops, and many are still waiting for timely procurement of their produce at the right prices.
Another significant issue is the supply of urea, a vital fertilizer for crop production. The shortage of urea has led to further distress for farmers, who are unable to access the resources needed to ensure a healthy crop yield.
Despite these ongoing struggles, the Congress government has yet to address these issues with any urgency, according to Rama Rao.
BRS’ Commitment to Farmers’ Welfare
As Telangana continues to face an agricultural crisis, the BRS remains committed to protecting the interests of farmers. KT Rama Rao has been vocal in his support for the farming community and has highlighted the contrast between the BRS-led government’s achievements in the past decade and the current Congress government’s failures.
He has also called for a renewed focus on policies that will help uplift farmers, ensure fair prices for their crops, and provide them with the support they need to continue their work.
The Future of Telangana’s Farming Community
As the agricultural sector in Telangana continues to face uncertainty, the political battle over the rights and welfare of farmers is intensifying. With the Congress government coming under fire for its inability to address farmers’ concerns, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
KT Rama Rao’s remarks signal a growing movement within the state to hold the government accountable for its promises to the farming community.
With Telangana’s farmers struggling to meet their basic needs, the state’s political future and agricultural policies will likely remain a key issue in the coming months.
Farmers, once the backbone of the state’s economy, are now looking for solutions that will restore their confidence and provide them with the tools they need to succeed.
