In a recent statement, BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the state of villages and towns in Telangana. He claimed that during the Indiramma rule, these areas faced severe mismanagement and chaos. According to KTR, the administration in villages collapsed, and towns suffered due to poor sanitation and drainage maintenance, making daily life difficult.
KT Rama Rao highlighted the rise in diseases like dengue and malaria, attributing it to the lack of funds for essential needs such as mosquito control. He accused the government of failing to release funds to panchayats, leading to these challenges. He expressed frustration with both the central and state governments for not providing the necessary financial support to manage panchayats effectively.
KTR criticized the government for not clearing bills related to past works for sarpanches, leaving them in debt. He recalled that during the BRS rule, funds were consistently released to panchayats. He condemned the Congress government for allegedly harassing former sarpanches and demanded clarity on when funds from the 15th Finance Commission would be disbursed to gram panchayats. He also questioned the diversion of central funds meant for schemes like the Employment Guarantee Scheme and the Health Mission.
Rama Rao drew attention to the unpaid electricity dues in numerous panchayats, accusing Congress leaders of neglecting villages, which he described as the backbone of the nation. He noted a severe crisis in towns under the Indiramma rule due to the lack of funds for municipal corporations and municipalities. Urgent repairs can’t be undertaken because of financial constraints, he argued, while questioning how the government plans to address pending bills and infrastructure issues.
He expressed concern over the situation in Greater Hyderabad and other municipal corporations, where insufficient budget allocations have made it difficult to pay workers. KTR questioned the government’s ability to resolve grievances of municipal contractors, warning of potential protests if dues are not settled by August 15th.
Finally, KTR challenged the Congress government to explain why villages and towns, which prospered during the ten-year BRS rule, are now in crisis. He labeled the situation as evidence of Congress’ incompetence and administrative failures, reminding the government that the people of Telangana are watching their actions closely.
