Devarakonda: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy delivered a scathing counter to BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao’s recent claim that “better days are ahead” for the state under BRS. Speaking at a public meeting in Devarakonda on Saturday, Revanth questioned whether a decade of alleged exploitation by BRS had not already caused enough damage.
He accused the previous government of pushing the state into ₹8 lakh crore debt while failing to provide even basic housing to the people with low incomes. “Even after devouring the state for 10 years, is your hunger still not satisfied?” Revanth asked, directly targeting KCR. Referring to the Jubilee Hills by-election, he said the outcome served as a referendum against BRS and added that K.T. Rama Rao remained a liability for the party.
The Chief Minister criticised KCR for restricting access to elected representatives during his tenure, stating that even MLAs and ministers were denied appointments. “Today, he calls a few sarpanches and ward members, pretending to be close to the people,” Revanth remarked.
CM Revanth defends welfare rollout, promises Devarakonda development
Revanth highlighted his government’s ongoing welfare efforts, including the construction of 4 lakh Indiramma houses at a cost of ₹22,500 crore, and the distribution of new ration cards across the state. He claimed Telangana is the only state offering fine rice to 3 crore people and providing 200 units of free electricity to the people with low income.
He also asserted that the Congress government granted reservations to the Lambadas, while accusing the previous regime of sowing discord among tribal communities. Revanth vowed to complete the SLBC and Dindi irrigation projects despite opposition, and promised to pour funds into Devarakonda’s development.
The CM alleged that the BRS failed to even acknowledge senior leaders like Konda Laxman Bapuji and had lost touch with its founding values. He reiterated that Congress would continue to pursue both development and welfare as twin priorities and that Telangana’s model would soon set an example for the nation.