BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao strongly criticized the Congress-led Telangana government for discontinuing the ₹5 lakh accident insurance scheme that was previously extended to gig workers and private sector drivers. Terming the move as a “betrayal of the unorganised workforce,” KTR demanded the immediate reinstatement of the scheme and called for the clearance of all pending claims without delay. He stated that the Congress government’s decision had left thousands of vulnerable families without any financial safety net in times of accidents or fatalities. KTR emphasized that the previous BRS administration under K. Chandrashekhar Rao had implemented several welfare schemes not just for farmers and weavers but also for drivers in the private sector.
KTR didn’t hold back in his criticism of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing him of breaking the very promises he made to the working class during the election campaign. “He promised the Moon to gig workers and drivers before the elections, but by October 2024, they withdrew the scheme altogether. The Congress, which often highlights its so-called humanitarian vision, has in reality left poor families to fend for themselves in times of need,” KTR said. He alleged that the scrapping of the insurance scheme has already caused immense distress among the families of accident victims who now have no financial recourse. Highlighting the stark contrast with the previous regime, he added that the BRS always prioritized social security and dignity for all workers.
Issuing a stern warning, KTR announced that if the Congress government fails to reinstate the scheme and settle pending insurance claims, the BRS would initiate a massive agitation across the state. “We will stand by the drivers, the workers, and the families affected by this apathetic decision. We will bring this inhuman government to its knees,” he declared. The statement has sparked a renewed political row in Telangana, with opposition leaders sharpening their attack against the Congress government over what they call anti-poor and anti-worker policies.
