The Congress government, in power since December 2023, highlighted achievements in welfare, economic growth, and urban development, while facing sharp criticism from BRS, which released an 18-page charge sheet condemning the government’s performance
Published Dec 08, 2024 | 2:26 PM ⚊ Updated Dec 08, 2024 | 2:26 PM
A year as CM of Telangana, Revanth Reddy outlines achievements; BRS releases chargesheet
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy celebrated the first anniversary of his government’s rule under the PrajaPalana initiative, outlining several major achievements in a post on social media platform X.
The Congress-led government, which came to power in December 2023, has focused on a range of social welfare, economic growth, and urban development initiatives, Reddy said, thanking the people of Telangana for their trust.
On the successful completion of the first year of #PrajaPalana, your own govt ,I would like to share few things with my people.
During this first year, your government set a record in farm loan waiver, crop bonus, jobs creation, investments. Our women welfare schemes, caste… pic.twitter.com/kuHSS3Ejaf
— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) December 8, 2024
In his statement, Reddy detailed several significant accomplishments during the government’s first year, emphasising its focus on welfare, economic development, and environmental sustainability. Key achievements included:
Women’s Welfare:
Free bus services for women, along with free domestic power (up to 200 units), and a Rs 500 subsidy for cooking gas cylinders.
Farmers’ Support:
Waiver of farm loans for over 25 lakh farmers, with more than Rs 21,000 crore directly deposited into their accounts.
A Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine rice above the minimum support price (MSP).
24/7 free electricity for farmers.
Housing and Employment:
Allocation of four lakh Indira Amma Houses for low-income families.
Over 55,000 government jobs created in the first year, along with substantial job growth in the private sector, bringing Telangana’s unemployment rate to its lowest level in 12 years.
Establishment of Young India Integrated Residential Schools, YI Skills University, and YI Sports University.
Economic Growth and Urban Development:
Doubling of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and a 200 percent increase in overall investments in the past 11 months.
Launching major infrastructure projects, including the Regional Ring Road, Metro Rail extensions, and a futuristic Artificial Intelligence city as part of Hyderabad’s urban reimagination to address climate challenges.
Hyderabad is set to become the first city in India to manage traffic with transgender marshals, marking a significant step in inclusivity.
Caste Survey:
Telangana conducted one of the country’s most comprehensive caste surveys, with near-total citizen participation.
Reddy also highlighted plans for the unveiling of the Telangana Thalli statue on 9 December at the state secretariat, symbolising the government’s commitment to honouring the state’s identity and heritage
However, the ruling Congress faced sharp criticism from the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), which released a detailed 18-page charge sheet attacking the government’s performance. Harish Rao, senior BRS leader and former minister, accused Reddy’s government of poor governance and broken promises.
ఏడాది కాంగ్రెస్ పాలన – ఎడతెగని వంచన
ఏడాది పాలన చూస్తే..
ఏమున్నది గర్వకారణం..?
కాంగ్రెస్ పాలన సమస్తం..
ప్రజాపీడన పరాయణత్వం.బడి పిల్లల నుంచి పింఛన్లు అందుకునే అవ్వాతాతల వరకు అందర్నీ నడిరోడ్డు మీదికి ఈడ్చిన కాంగ్రెస్ సర్కార్.#BRSChargeSheet #CongressFailedTelangana pic.twitter.com/YW91SeikrD
— Harish Rao Thanneeru (@BRSHarish) December 8, 2024
Rao highlighted several issues, including the Congress administration’s failure to meet key election promises, such as the Rs 2 lakh crop loan waiver and Rs 2,500 monthly assistance under the Mahalakshmi scheme.
He also criticized the implementation of the free bus service for women, noting the shortage of buses that led to inconvenience for commuters.
Rao accused the Congress government of making controversial decisions early in its tenure, including attempts to alter the state emblem and halting important projects like Pharma City. While these decisions were reversed after public outcry, Rao claimed they had already harmed the state’s reputation and development prospects.
“The Congress government’s record on governance has been marked by instability and flip-flops,” Rao said. He pointed to frequent changes in key positions, including three police commissioners and several other senior officials in just one year.
He also accused the government of mismanaging critical departments, leading to incidents such as food poisoning in residential welfare schools and government schools, endangering students’ lives.
Rao further criticised the government for halting the Rythu Bandhu scheme for two seasons, a program that had provided direct financial support to farmers under the BRS government. “Instead of fulfilling promises, the Congress has blamed the opposition for its failures,” he said.
Rao also dismissed Congress’ claims of initiating new development projects, arguing that the credit for ongoing projects like the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant and irrigation initiatives should go to the previous BRS government. He accused the Congress of hindering the completion of these projects and taking credit for them retroactively.
(Edited by Ananya Rao)
