Hyderabad: BRS senior leader T. Harish Rao on Saturday accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of administrative failure, political duplicity, and a covert understanding with the BJP. He made the remarks at a press conference held at Telangana Bhavan.
Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had stalled key welfare programmes and failed to clear fee reimbursement dues. He claimed the government admitted to ₹3,600 crore in pending reimbursements but had actually withheld over ₹8,000 crore. He challenged the Chief Minister to an open debate on the issue.
He also criticised Revanth Reddy for avoiding work from the Dr B. R. Ambedkar state Secretariat. “The CM is deliberately avoiding the facility,” he alleged.
Harish Rao slams CM over finances, BJP ties, and flood mismanagement
Harish Rao accused the Congress government of clearing large contractor bills before elections in other states while neglecting students and government employees. He cited delays in releasing Dearness Allowances and blamed corruption for declining revenues from GST, registration, and road taxes.
Quoting CAG reports and official parliamentary replies, he said Telangana had slipped to the bottom in terms of growth under Congress rule. In contrast, he highlighted progress under BRS, such as increased per capita income, investments via TSiPASS, and projects like the Durgam Cheruvu bridge and T-Hub.
He further alleged a “secret pact” between the Congress and BJP. He pointed to the inaction on the vote-for-note case and the absence of Central scrutiny in recent raids on Congress leaders. He also criticised the state’s handling of recent floods, blaming the government for skipping nala desilting and worsening damage.
Harish Rao defended the performance of irrigation projects like Kaleshwaram and Mission Kakatiya, claiming they ensured record paddy production and continued to benefit farmers despite criticism from the CM.
With the Jubilee Hills by-election nearing, he urged voters to reject Congress for its “false promises” and alleged inducements. He said public sentiment was shifting toward BRS.