KTR Demands White Paper on Sircilla Development
BRS leader KTR challenges CM Revanth Reddy to release a white paper on Sircilla development and address pending weaver and farmer schemes.
In a sharp political challenge to the current administration, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President and Sircilla MLA KT Rama Rao (KTR) has called upon Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to release a comprehensive white paper regarding development in Sircilla. KTR argued that instead of engaging in political criticism, the Chief Minister should focus on addressing the specific grievances and questions raised by the residents of the constituency.
Land Allegations and Accountability
A major point of contention in KTR's demand involves recent claims made by the Chief Minister regarding land encroachment. The Chief Minister previously alleged that 8,000 acres of government land were taken away in Sircilla, and that 2,400 acres have since been recovered.
KTR has demanded that the government disclose the absolute truth behind these figures. Specifically, he requested a detailed report including:
- Mandal and village-level data
- Specific survey numbers
- The exact extent of land involved
- Names of individuals implicated in the allegations
The BRS leader stated that if these allegations are substantiated, the facts must be presented to the public. However, if the claims cannot be proven, he insisted that the Chief Minister must issue an apology to the people of Sircilla.
Crisis in the Weaving Sector
KTR highlighted a significant decline in employment opportunities for local weavers under the current regime. He noted that the previous BRS government had ensured steady work through various government orders, including the production of Bathukamma sarees, school uniforms, KCR Kits, and seasonal gift packs for Ramzan and Christmas.
According to the BRS leader, the Congress government has halted these orders, directly impacting the livelihoods of local artisans. To revive the sector, KTR demanded:
- Immediate payment of ₹60 crore in pending dues
- Restoration of the 10 per cent yarn subsidy
- Revival of the ₹5 lakh Weaver Insurance scheme
- Full operationalization of the Apparel Park and the 88-acre Weaving Park
Demands for Farmers and Students
Beyond the weaving industry, KTR raised several issues concerning the agricultural sector and social welfare schemes. He urged the government to provide clear timelines for the following:
- Payment of pending Rythu Bharosa dues
- Implementation of the promised ₹15,000 per acre assistance
- Completion of the ₹2 lakh farm loan waiver
- Restoration of the Rythu Bima scheme
- Completion of irrigation works from Malkapet to Upper Manair
Furthermore, KTR touched upon educational and social welfare commitments, including funds for JNTU Engineering College, pending bills under the Mana Ooru–Mana Badi scheme, and the implementation of promised monthly assistance for women. He also called for increased pensions, gold assistance under Kalyana Lakshmi, fee reimbursements, scooters for students, and annual assistance for auto drivers.
KTR concluded by reiterating that the government must move beyond rhetoric and provide a transparent account of all development works, expenditures, and pending projects in Sircilla.