“What happened to the promises?” BRS slams Telangana govt over weaver woes
BRS spokesperson Putta Vishnuvardhan Reddy demands answers from CM Revanth Reddy regarding pending weaver payments and stalled subsidies ahead of Sircilla visit.
The political temperature in Telangana is rising as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) launched a scathing attack on the current state government. Ahead of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's scheduled visit to the Sircilla Assembly constituency, BRS spokesperson Putta Vishnuvardhan Reddy raised serious questions regarding the fulfillment of election promises made to various sections of society.
BRS demands answers on weaver distress
Speaking to the media, the BRS spokesperson specifically highlighted the plight of the weaving community. He questioned why the government has failed to address the core grievances of the weavers, including long-pending payments and stalled subsidies.
“What happened to the promises that were made to the youth, women, students, farmers and weavers of Telangana?” Reddy asked. He challenged the Chief Minister to provide clarity before addressing the public in Sircilla, specifically asking:
- Why have the pending payments for weavers not been cleared?
- Why have essential subsidies been stalled?
- Why is there a lack of momentum in the textile sector across the state?
Congress counters with development claims
In response to the criticism, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud defended the upcoming visit, noting that Sircilla holds immense significance for the weaver community. Goud, who will accompany the Chief Minister, sought to pivot the conversation toward future development.
Goud also took a swipe at the previous administration, stating that despite K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) representing the constituency for many years, significant development had not occurred. He emphasized that the Congress government aims to bring widespread welfare and development activities to the entire area.
High-stakes visit to Sircilla
The visit by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to be a major political event. The itinerary includes a significant presence in the Karimnagar district, where the Chief Minister will:
- Inaugurate the Integrated District Offices Complex.
- Lay foundation stones for various development projects.
- Conduct a review meeting with district officials.
The momentum will then shift to Sircilla, where the Congress party has organized a massive four-kilometre roadshow starting from Ambedkar Chowrasta. The visit is particularly sensitive for the BRS, as Sircilla is the constituency represented by their working president, KTR. The government has announced development works in Sircilla estimated to be worth approximately Rs 345 crore, which the Chief Minister will officially launch during his public address.