BRS Leader Accuses Telangana CM of Betraying Tribal Communities

Original: Harish Rao faults CM for making false claims in Kerala after ‘betraying’ people in Telangana

The Hindu•Apr 3, 20262 min

In a Nutshell

T. Harish Rao, Deputy Floor Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana, criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for failing to support tribal communities and farmers. He highlighted the neglect of welfare programs and accused the CM of misleading the public while promoting governance in Kerala.

Key Points

01T. Harish Rao accuses CM A. Revanth Reddy of neglecting tribal communities in Telangana.
02Rao highlights the irony of Reddy promoting good governance in Kerala while failing in his own constituency.
03The BRS government previously allocated funds for tribal welfare projects, including a bridge and community facilities.
04Rao claims the Congress government has not fulfilled its promises to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
05Budget allocations for tribal welfare have not been effectively utilized, with only a fraction of funds spent.

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Full Summary

T. Harish Rao (Deputy Floor Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi) has criticized Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly betraying tribal communities and failing to support farmers. Speaking at a press conference in Kodangal, Rao pointed out the irony of Reddy discussing governance in Kerala while neglecting the needs of tribal communities in his own constituency. He noted that the BRS government had previously allocated ₹8 crore for a bridge and additional funds for a temple and community center, demonstrating its commitment to tribal welfare. Rao accused the Congress government of not fulfilling its promises to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, citing that while ₹2,730 crore was allocated for the ST Corporation in the 2025-26 budget, only ₹52 crore had been spent. He emphasized the need for proper governance and accountability in addressing the issues faced by these communities.

Key Figures

₹8 crore

Funds allocated for bridge construction

₹2,730 crore

Total budget allocation for the ST Corporation in 2025-26

₹52 crore

Amount actually spent from the ST Corporation budget

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Why It Matters

The ongoing neglect of tribal welfare programs could exacerbate issues faced by these communities, affecting their access to resources and support.

Who is affected

tribal communities, farmers, and local residents in Telangana

What to know

Citizens should advocate for better accountability and transparency in government spending on welfare programs.

FAQ

Rao accused Reddy of betraying tribal communities, failing farmers, and misleading people about job creation while neglecting SC and ST welfare.

The BRS government allocated funds for infrastructure projects, including a bridge and community facilities, and upgraded 3,100 tribal hamlets into gram panchayats.

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