KTR slams Congress Govt for Betraying Farmers

Hyderabad: BRS party working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has come down heavily on the Congress government for what he termed a “blatant betrayal” of farmers in the State.

Addressing media persons at Telangana Bhavan, KTR accused the Congress party of breaking its election promise to provide Rs15,000 per acre under the Rythu Bharosa scheme and instead delivering only Rs12,000 with restrictive conditions. “This is nothing short of daylight robbery. The Congress promised Rs15,000 during the elections, but now farmers are being short changed. This is an unforgivable betrayal, and Telangana’s farmers will not tolerate it,” KTR said.

KTR announced that protests will be held across Telangana in district, mandal, and constituency headquarters to demand justice for the State’s farmers. “We will continue to fight until the Congress delivers its promise. Farmers must question Congress leaders wherever they go,” he said. He also criticised Congress for its lack of clarity on providing assistance to horticulture and other crop farmers under the Rythu Bharosa scheme.

KTR accused the Congress of having a history of betraying farmers. “This party has always been synonymous with deception. From Rahul Gandhi to Revanth Reddy, all they’ve done is make empty promises. Telangana’s farmers have learned their lesson and will not trust them again,” he added. KTR did not mince words while criticizing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, stating that he has reduced the promised amount for farmers to survive politically. “Revanth Reddy’s so-called leadership has only resulted in farmers being cheated. He must answer why Rs15,000 was reduced to Rs12,000. Is this the Congress party’s idea of supporting farmers?”

KTR questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence on the issue. “Rahul Gandhi once claimed that Congress would guarantee support to farmers. Where is he now? Why is he not visiting Telangana to explain this betrayal?” Drawing attention to the BRS government’s track record, KTR highlighted that under former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, over ₹1 lakh crore was spent on initiatives like Rythu Bandhu and farmer loan waivers. “While KCR is a true friend of farmers, Revanth Reddy has turned out to be their worst enemy,” he asserted. KTR urged Telangana’s farming community to remain united against Congress’ treachery and ensure their voices are heard. He called on people to question Congress’ local leaders and prevent them from further misleading the public.