The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has strongly criticized the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of failing to fulfill its pre-poll promises to farmers and initiating a series of protests across the state. The core of the BRS’s complaint centers around the delayed disbursement of the promised ₹15,000 per acre investment support scheme, Rythu Bandhu, and the lack of progress on farm loan waivers.
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao led the charge, stating the Congress government has betrayed the trust of farmers. He highlighted that despite repeated assurances, the Rythu Bandhu scheme hasn’t been implemented, causing distress among the farming community, particularly with the ongoing kharif season. The BRS alleges the government is citing financial constraints as a reason, a claim they dispute, pointing to the funds allocated for other schemes.
The party also questioned the status of the promised ₹5 lakh crop insurance scheme and the procurement of agricultural produce. They claim the government’s policies are creating uncertainty and hardship for farmers.
In response, the BRS has announced a multi-stage protest program. This includes district-level demonstrations, dharnas (sit-ins) at agricultural markets, and a potential statewide agitation if the government doesn’t address the issues promptly. The protests aim to mobilize farmers and pressure the Congress government to deliver on its promises.
The BRS is framing the Congress’s actions as a deliberate attempt to deceive farmers, contrasting it with the previous BRS government’s consistent support for the agricultural sector. They are attempting to regain lost ground, particularly in rural areas, by positioning themselves as the true champions of farmers’ interests. The protests are intended to highlight the perceived failures of the new government and remind voters of the BRS’s past initiatives. The BRS is also planning to approach the Election Commission regarding the unfulfilled promises.
