Report Reveals 106 Telangana MLAs are Crorepatis, with 93 from Ruling BRS

Hyderabad: In an illuminating revelation, a recent report has unveiled the financial disparities among Telangana’s sitting MLAs, with an emphasis on the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

The report, published by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Telangana Election Watch, scrutinized the backgrounds of 118 out of 119 sitting MLAs.

Majority Crorepatis

Out of these, a staggering 106 MLAs, or 90 percent, are classified as crorepati legislators. Notably, the BRS holds the lion’s share, with 93 out of their 101 MLAs falling into this wealthy category. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) follows with 71 percent of their MLAs possessing assets exceeding Rs 1 crore. The Congress, with six MLAs, and two MLAs each from the BJP and as Independents also contribute to this statistic.

Average Assets and Demographics

The average assets per sitting MLA in Telangana stand at a substantial Rs 13.57 crore, with the BRS MLAs leading the pack at an average of Rs 14.11 crore. AIMIM MLAs come next at an average of Rs 10.84 crore, followed by Congress MLAs at Rs 4.22 crore. BJP MLAs boast average assets of Rs 32.61 crore, while Independent MLAs have assets averaging Rs 4.66 crore.

Educational Background and Age Range

Turning the spotlight to the educational qualifications of sitting MLAs, the report reveals a diverse range. Thirty-six percent of MLAs have qualifications ranging from the fifth to the twelfth standard, while a substantial 58 percent hold graduate or higher-level degrees. Additionally, five MLAs are diploma holders, while one MLA has declared themselves as merely literate.

Gender Imbalance

Another concerning revelation in the report is the significant gender imbalance within the legislative assembly, with only six, or 5 percent, of the 118 MLAs being women. This highlights the need for greater gender representation in Telangana’s political landscape.

Upcoming Election and Political Landscape

With the Telangana Assembly election scheduled for November 30 and vote counting set for December 3, the political landscape is heating up. The BRS government, led by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, is seeking a third consecutive term, while the Congress is campaigning aggressively to challenge the status quo and vie for power in the state. The financial disparities among the MLAs add an intriguing dimension to this upcoming election.