In a remarkable gesture of social responsibility, Congress MLA from Miryalguda, Bathula Laxma Reddy, handed over a cheque of ₹2 crore to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday, urging that the funds be used to provide free urea bags to farmers. The donation comes at a critical time when Telangana’s farming community has been reeling under a shortage of urea during the ongoing Kharif season. According to an official release, the MLA specifically requested that the contribution be utilised to distribute one free bag of urea to one lakh farmers in his constituency, highlighting his priority to support agricultural livelihoods over personal celebrations.

What makes this donation stand out is the MLA’s decision to forego a grand reception for his son’s marriage in Miryalguda. Instead of hosting an expensive event, Laxma Reddy, along with his son, daughter-in-law, and other family members, chose to redirect the planned expenditure towards addressing the immediate needs of farmers. This move has drawn praise not only from the Chief Minister but also from several quarters, as it sets an example of leadership grounded in empathy and public service. At a time when farmers have been voicing frustration over fertiliser shortages, such support is being seen as both timely and impactful.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, while acknowledging the contribution, lauded the MLA and his family for their sacrifice and for prioritising the welfare of farmers. The Chief Minister emphasised that such gestures reaffirm the values of the Congress party in standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the agrarian community. With the urea shortage emerging as a politically sensitive issue in the state, this initiative is also being viewed as a strong message to the public that elected representatives can play a direct role in easing ground-level crises. The episode has sparked positive reactions across Telangana, with many citizens hailing the move as a refreshing example of people-first politics.