Contest in Siddipet: Harish to CM

The BRS leader also alleged gross underutilization of funds allocated to Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minorities. Citing official figures, he claimed that only about 2 percent of allocated funds were spent to various corporations

Former Minister and senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao issued a direct challenge to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, daring him to contest against him in Siddipet in the next assembly elections.

He further added that BRS knows “when to score the goal” and expressed certainty about the party’s return to power, intensifying the political contest in Telangana. Harish's challenge was in response to CM Revanth Reddy's call in a public meeting in Gajwel a few days ago to ensure Congress candidate's win in Siddipet in next elections and the winner will be inducted as a Cabinet Minister.

Expressing confidence in public support, Harish Rao asserted that regardless of when elections are held, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi will return to power with K. Chandrashekar Rao as Chief Minister.

In an informal interaction with media on Wednesday, Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of failing to implement its six guarantees and misleading the people with unfulfilled promises. He stated that BRS legislators protested in the Assembly by tearing budget papers and staging symbolic demonstrations, alleging that the budget has disappointed all sections of society and ignored key welfare commitments.

Highlighting unemployment concerns, Harish Rao pointed to the government’s own Assembly reply, which mentioned 16 notifications and 16,978 jobs in the two and half year period failing miserably on 2 lakh government jobs promises made to people. He accused the Congress government of deceiving unemployed youth and failing to provide clarity on welfare boards and corporations.

The BRS leader also alleged gross underutilization of funds allocated to Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minorities. Citing official figures, he claimed that only about 2 percent of allocated funds were spent to various corporations, accusing the government of diverting nearly 98 percent of welfare resources. He detailed instances where significant allocations to various communities remained largely unspent, calling it clear evidence of neglect.

Criticizing the functioning of the Assembly, Harish Rao said the government failed to ensure meaningful discussions, avoided key questions, and did not adhere to established procedures. He demanded that the ongoing budget session be extended by another week to facilitate comprehensive debate on public issues.

On national issues, he welcomed the proposed delimitation process and women’s reservation, noting that BRS had earlier passed a resolution in support of women’s quotas. He also raised concerns over reduced central grants to southern states.