Congress blames BJP as ECI puts Rythu Bharosa payout on hold

Telangana Excise and Prohibition Minister Jupally Krishna Rao held the BJP responsible for the ECI temporarily halting the Rythu Bharosa payout.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 08, 2024 | 2:45 PMUpdatedMay 08, 2024 | 2:45 PM

Excise and Prohibition Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said farmers need capital to carry out their activities. (X)

The BJP is responsible for the Election Commission temporarily halting the disbursement of the Rythu Bharosa benefits to farmers, Telangana Excise and Prohibition Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has claimed. The same issue had cropped up ahead of last November’s Assembly polls and the ECI had given the same decision. Opposition Congress had criticised then-ruling BRS.

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