BRS releases chargesheet against Congress, calls 1,000 days in Telangana a 'criminal waste'

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Wednesday released a formal 'chargesheet' against the Congress government in Telangana, with working president K.T. Rama Rao describing the administration's nearly 1,000 days in power as a 'criminal waste'. Speaking at Telangana Bhavan alongside former minister T. Harish Rao and other senior leaders, Rama Rao alleged widespread failures across agriculture, education, irrigation, health and employment.

"The Congress promised to show heaven in 100 days. Instead, the people have been subjected to oppression for 1,000 days," he said, accusing the government of presiding over destruction, corruption and administrative failure.

Rama Rao claimed that large tracts of agricultural land had been placed on a prohibited list, creating hardships for farmers and landowners. He further alleged that commissions were being collected to resolve land-related issues, and questioned the implementation of key promises such as Rythu Bharosa and farm loan waivers.

On water sharing, Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of failing to protect the state's interests in disputes over Godavari and Krishna river waters with Andhra Pradesh. "The BRS would not compromise on Telangana's water rights," he asserted, while also criticising the handling of irrigation infrastructure built during the previous BRS regime.

The BRS leader also flagged an alleged move to install electricity meters for agricultural motors in the name of reforms, vowing opposition to any step that hurts farmers. On employment, he accused the Congress and its national leadership of reneging on promises to youth, including two lakh jobs and an unemployment allowance. He said the party would raise these issues during the Assembly session beginning September 7.

Rama Rao further expressed concern over education policies, alleging that the government was weakening school and university systems. He said the party would continue protests until GO 97, relating to Polytechnic colleges, is scrapped.

T. Harish Rao said the government had failed to effectively implement its six guarantees and that key institutions were being weakened. The main Opposition has announced a week-long programme of protests and activities to pressure the government.