BRS MLAs rebuke CM’s Sangareddy remarks
BRS legislators from Medak district condemned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s Sangareddy comments, accusing him of lies and using inappropriate language. They contrasted it with prior BRS actions on ration cards, power supply, and water projects, while a separate BRS leader proposed an open debate
Key takeaways
- BRS MLAs from the Medak district publicly criticized the Chief Minister for remarks at a Sangareddy event.
- They argued that prior BRS actions included ration card issuance and water/power provisioning, challenging the CM's narrative.
- A separate BRS figure proposed an open debate with the CM on farm-related issues and subsidy schemes.
What Happened
BRS MLAs from the combined Medak district — former minister V. Sunitha Lakshma Reddy, Chinta Prabhakar, K. Manik Rao, and former MLA Ch. Kranti Kiran — criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for remarks made at a Sangareddy public meeting on Saturday. They asserted that the CM used crude language against former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and former minister T. Harish Rao and accused him of making false claims about Independence Day funded by public money.
On specific policy issues, the legislators noted that Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy had stated in the Legislative Council that the previous BRS government issued over 6.47 lakh new ration cards during its two terms. They argued that the distribution of fine rice predates the Congress government and should not be credited to it. Regarding power to farming, they claimed utility officials reported up to 12 hours of supply to agricultural pumpsets.
Separately, Harish Rao issued a statement saying he was ready for an open debate with the CM on topics including farm loan waivers, power supply to agriculture, and fee reimbursement. He also alleged the Singur project had been depleted, impacting drinking water supply for Sangareddy, Medak, and Kamareddy districts, and that water in Narayankhed was being supplied only every 2–3 days. Concerning the CM’s claim of 24-hour agricultural power, Rao said a ground-check of substations at Raghavapur, Narsapur, and Bommalaramaram showed three-phase power to agriculture was not more than 10–11 hours. Farmers were reportedly facing issues obtaining urea and DAP due to online fertilizer booking system problems, with some village names such as Narmeta and Venkatapur missing from the app.
They also cited a denial by the Congress government of ₹15,000 crore under Rythu Bharosa for 2024-25 (₹5,557 crore) and 2025-26 (₹11,000 crore), contrasting it with the previous BRS government providing ₹14,743 crore in 2022-23 alone.
Why It Matters
The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions between the ruling CM’s party and the BRS MLAs from the Medak area, focusing on governance issues that affect daily life—ration card issuance, fertilizer availability, and irrigation power supply. The exchange also centers on public accountability and competing claims about the allocation and availability of welfare schemes and essential services.
Background
The report details a public meeting in Sangareddy where the CM spoke, followed by a response from BRS lawmakers in Hyderabad who represent a section of the erstwhile combined Medak district. The dialogue includes prior government actions on ration cards, power distribution to farms, water supply projects, and farm-related subsidies that are cited by both sides in the dispute.
Key Facts
- BRS MLAs from the combined Medak district included V. Sunitha Lakshma Reddy, Chinta Prabhakar, K. Manik Rao, and Ch. Kranti Kiran.
- They condemned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s Sangareddy public meeting remarks for alleged filthy language and alleged lies about Independence Day funding.
- Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy claimed the previous BRS government issued over 6.47 lakh new ration cards during its two terms.
- Officials reportedly acknowledged up to 12 hours of power supply to farm pumpsets, according to the contested claims.
- Harish Rao stated readiness for an open debate with the CM on farm loan waiver, power to farming, and fee reimbursement.
- Harish Rao alleged the Singur water project was depleted, and water supply to Sangareddy, Medak, and Kamareddy districts was irregular (Narayankhed water every 2–3 days).
- CM’s claim of 24-hour agricultural power was contested by Rao, who cited logbook checks showing 10–11 hours or less at certain substations.
- Online fertilizer booking issues were reported, with some village names missing from the app (Narmeta, Venkatapur).
- Congress government allegedly denied ₹15,000 crore under Rythu Bharosa for 2024-25 and 2025-26; previous BRS government had allocated ₹14,743 crore in 2022-23.
What Happens Next
Harish Rao indicated openness to an open debate on farm loan waivers, power supply, and related issues, signaling potential future discussions between the CM and opposition-aligned figures.
Sources reviewed
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