‘Rahul Bandhu’ with farmers’ money, alleges KT Rama Rao

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

K T Rama Rao, working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, on Monday accused the Congress government of diverting funds meant for farmers under the Rythu Bandhu scheme and mockingly termed it 'Rahul Bandhu'. Addressing a felicitation program for the newly elected councilors in Sircilla, KTR alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been delaying the release of Rythu Bandhu assistance while farmers across the state continue to wait for payments promised by the Congress. 

Taking a swipe at the Congress leadership, KTR alleged that nearly Rs.1,000 crore annually is effectively being diverted to appease the party’s central leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi. He further criticized the government for failing to fulfil its election promises, noting that Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge had assured that the Congress’ “Six Guarantees” would be given legal backing within 100 days of forming the government. 

KTR announced that the BRS would raise the issue in the upcoming Assembly sessions and introduce a Private Member Bill seeking legal backing for the Six Guarantees. He said the move would compel the government to implement the promises made to the people and ensure accountability.