Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Sunday, January 5, called Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy a “traitor” of farmers. This statement follows the Telangana government’s recent announcement to increase the Rythu Bharosa scheme’s financial support to Rs 12,000 per acre annually. KTR accused Revanth of betraying farmers, pointing out that the Congress, when in opposition, had promised Rs 15,000 per acre per annum. He also criticized the newly introduced Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa scheme, calling it a ploy to distract from unfulfilled promises.

KTR expressed his dissatisfaction on social media, alleging that the Congress government has failed to implement any meaningful farmer-centric schemes. He highlighted the disparity between promises made in the Warangal Rythu Declaration and the actual actions taken. KTR labeled the Congress as a party synonymous with “fraud and deceit,” claiming their policies are hollow and misleading. Further, he ridiculed the Congress by quoting a Telugu verse, asserting that the schemes introduced under their governance are irrelevant and unhelpful to the farming community.

Meanwhile, CM Revanth Reddy defended the government’s decision, stating that the revised Rythu Bharosa scheme ensures unconditional financial assistance for all cultivable lands. He dismissed the opposition’s criticism, asserting that the new policies will provide comprehensive coverage and exclude only non-agricultural lands. The government has also introduced measures to prevent misuse, urging individuals who previously received Rythu Bandhu benefits for non-agricultural land to disclose relevant details. These schemes, set to launch on January 26, aim to alleviate the financial burden on farmers and landless laborers.