“KCR’s Governance Made Telangana a Model State” – Madhu Sudhana Chary Defends BRS Achievements in Telangana Council
HYDERABAD: Speaking in the budget session in legislative council on Friday, BRS leader Madhu Sudhana Chary praised former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and said that Telangana was transformed into a model state with the remarkable governance.
Chary highlighted that under KCR’s leadership, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Telangana surged from ₹4 lakh crore to ₹15 lakh crore, making the state an economic powerhouse. He also pointed out that electricity production was increased from 7,778 MW to 18,000 MW, ensuring uninterrupted power supply across the state.
He credited KCR for expanding the irrigated area from 1.31 crore acres to 2.11 crore acres by adding 80 lakh acres through irrigation projects, boosting agricultural productivity. Chary praised KCR’s efforts in making Telangana globally recognized, enhancing forest cover, and introducing welfare initiatives like providing fine rice in hostels.
However, Chary criticized the current budget allocation, highlighting that the Integrated Hostels announced by the government, which require ₹200 crore each, were allocated only ₹2,800 crore. He questioned how many hostels could be built over the next four years with such limited funding.
Chary also highlighted KCR’s welfare programs, stating that his government issued 6.47 lakh ration cards, waived off ₹29,000 crore in farm loans, and introduced Rythu Bandhu, which became a model for the nation. He slammed the current government for failing to implement welfare promises, pointing out that while they pledged ₹2,500 per woman, they still owe ₹37,500.
He expressed disappointment that the current budget lacked the Mahalakshmi scheme and failed to mention tenant farmers, despite promises of ₹15,000 assistance for both regular and tenant farmers.
Chary criticized the lack of progress on the Indiramma housing scheme, stating that the previous government promised ₹5 lakh per house, yet not a single house was provided last year. He also demanded a solution for pending fee reimbursement for students.
Blaming the current administration for the deteriorating water resources, Chary said that while Telangana once thrived with abundant water under KCR’s rule, the current scenario was dismal, with groundwater levels depleting and crops withering.
He accused the government of negligence, stating that water tankers, which were absent during KCR’s governance, are now thriving as a business in Hyderabad. He also raised concerns over food poisoning incidents in hostels.
Chary slammed the current government for claiming credit for 56,000 jobs, which he asserted were recruitments initiated by the previous administration. He argued that while the BRS government borrowed ₹4.15 lakh crore for development, the current government has taken on ₹1.5 lakh crore in loans without significant progress.
He concluded by stating that under KCR, migrations stopped, but they have now resumed due to poor governance. Chary lamented that Telangana is rising in debts and suicides, while key welfare schemes like Kalyana Lakshmi, Tula Bhagam (gold for brides), scooty distribution, foreign education aid, ₹6,000 pension for the disabled, and pension for artists have all been neglected.