Hyderabad: Former minister and BRS leader Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government on Friday, alleging that the state cabinet resembles a gang of thugs rather than a governing body. He claimed that cabinet meetings are being misused to divide commissions, allocate illegal contracts, and negotiate postings instead of addressing public concerns.
Speaking at Telangana Bhavan, Harish Rao accused ministers of splitting into factions and fighting over personal gains. He contrasted this with the BRS regime, where he said former Chief Minister KCR focused on local job reservations and equitable water distribution. Now, according to him, ministers are more interested in “shares, possessions, and extortion.”
Congress cabinet gang is blamed for threats and corruption.
He further alleged that industrialists, real estate agents, and even film stars are being threatened at gunpoint. Harish cited a case where a minister’s daughter reportedly claimed she was threatened by individuals close to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He demanded a central agency probe or an independent judicial commission to investigate these allegations.
Criticising the government’s celebrations from December 1 to 9, Harish Rao questioned the achievements of the Congress in its 23-month rule. He said no new housing, check dams, or hospitals have been completed, and existing welfare schemes have been discontinued.
He also lashed out at the new HAM model for road projects, alleging that the aim was to collect commissions through loans and indirect taxes. According to him, this has pushed the state deeper into debt while burdening citizens with increased life taxes and registration charges.
Addressing the business community, Harish urged them not to fear the current government. He assured them that the BRS would support and protect industrialists, investors, and traders who feel threatened under the Congress regime.