BRS Criticizes Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Over Debt Claims and Governance Issues
The BRS party slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, questioning his knowledge of state finances and governance amid rising debt concerns.
Hyderabad, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has launched a sharp critique against Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, expressing concern over his understanding of the state’s financial situation. Party spokesperson Dinesh remarked that it is unfortunate for Telangana to be led by a chief minister who appears to lack knowledge.
In a conversation with a news agency, Dinesh stated, “It is regrettable that the chief minister is so ill-informed about the workings of the state government and its liabilities.” He accused Reddy of perpetuating misinformation regarding the state’s debt, claiming that the previous government under KCR had increased Telangana’s debt to ₹8 lakh crore, leading to an annual interest payment of ₹80,000 crore. However, he referenced a response from the central government in June, clarifying that Telangana’s actual debt stands at approximately ₹4.49 lakh crore. Dinesh noted that when the BRS government left office in December 2023, the debt was around ₹3.89 lakh crore, with ₹75,000 crore inherited from undivided Andhra Pradesh.
Dinesh further highlighted discrepancies in Reddy’s statements, questioning where he derived the figure of ₹80,000 crore in interest payments. He emphasized that the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) report indicates that Telangana pays only ₹22,000 crore in interest annually. “We are puzzled about where Revanth Reddy gets his information,” he said.
The BRS also criticized Reddy for his recent comments regarding K. Kavitha, asserting that his language and choice of topics reflect poorly on his leadership. Dinesh pointed out that familial disagreements are common and can be resolved over time. He challenged Reddy to provide clarity on his own family’s issues, referencing a historical incident involving Sanjay Gandhi’s widow.
Additionally, the spokesperson raised concerns about the quality of food and water provided to students at Basara IIIT, questioning the government’s negligence towards low-income families. He noted that reports of food poisoning have emerged from Gurukuls and are now affecting Basara IIIT as well.
Dinesh stated, “Conditions in Telangana are so dire that schools and colleges are forced to declare holidays due to water shortages. This reflects the Congress government’s failures.” He criticized the government’s inability to manage water resources effectively during the monsoon season, leading to inadequate supplies for students.
He concluded with a call for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit Basara IIIT to discuss the difficulties students face during this challenging period.
