Harish slams Cong over delayed Rythu Bharosa disbursement

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao on Wednesday criticised the Congress government for what he termed a betrayal of farmers due to the delayed disbursement of Rythu Bharosa financial assistance.

He urged the government to cease its electoral theatrics and fulfill its obligations to the farming community.Harish Rao emphasised that no administration rooted in the hardships of farmers has endured. He publicly admonished Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for reneging on pre-election commitments following his assumption of office.

The BRS leader recalled a public gathering in Miryalaguda on February 4 of this year, where the Chief Minister had asserted that funds had already been allocated and guaranteed that Rythu Bharosa payments would be deposited into farmers’ accounts promptly after the municipal elections.

However, he pointed out that over ten days after the lifting of the election code, there has been no financial disbursement, indicating that the matter was not even addressed in the most recent Cabinet meeting.

Harish Rao charged the Congress with deceiving farmers by pledging Rs 15,000 per acre prior to the elections, only to fall short on agricultural support for two seasons. He contended that the government is now wielding Rythu Bharosa as a political instrument rather than honoring its commitments.

He questioned the governmental priorities of the Congress party, highlighting the availability of funds for projects such as the Musi beautification initiative, land acquisition for the proposed Fourth City, extensive road construction, and payments exceeding Rs 25,000 crore to contractors, while simultaneously claiming a financial shortfall in supporting farmers.

Harish Rao also raised inquiries regarding how Congress leaders manage to transfer substantial sums to their party headquarters in Delhi. Additionally, he criticised the expenditures on infrastructure and facilities associated with the Chief Minister’s camp office, alleging excessive spending at a time when farmers are in dire need of assistance.

“Given that this government possesses Rs 9 crore to construct a security wall for the multi-crore palace of the Chief Minister and an additional Rs 5 crore for a football ground adjacent to it, yet claims to lack funds for farmer support, it underscores its commitment to governance for the people,” he stated.