KTR Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Promises to Telangana Auto Drivers
KTR slams Rahul Gandhi over Delhi auto meet, questions Telangana promises
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KT Rama Rao, the Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), criticized Rahul Gandhi for failing to fulfill promises made to Telangana's auto drivers. KTR highlighted unfulfilled commitments, including the establishment of a welfare board and financial support, while questioning Gandhi's recent engagement with auto drivers in Delhi.
- 01KTR accused Rahul Gandhi of not delivering on promises made to Telangana's auto drivers, including the formation of a welfare board.
- 02Gandhi had pledged ₹12,000 annually for each auto driver, which KTR claims remains unfulfilled after 30 months.
- 03KTR noted that over 100 auto drivers have reportedly died by suicide since the Congress party took power in Telangana.
- 04In his social media post, KTR demanded accountability from Gandhi regarding his previous commitments before making new promises.
- 05Rahul Gandhi recently interacted with auto drivers in Delhi, discussing their concerns about inflation and economic pressures.
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KT Rama Rao (KTR), the Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has criticized Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, for failing to fulfill promises made to auto drivers in Telangana. KTR shared a video of Gandhi's recent interaction with auto drivers in Delhi, questioning the status of commitments made in 2023, such as the establishment of a welfare board and an annual financial support of ₹12,000 for each driver. KTR pointed out that these promises have not been met even after 30 months, and he highlighted the distressing statistic that over 100 auto drivers have died by suicide since the Congress party came to power in Telangana. He expressed his frustration on social media, urging Gandhi to clarify the status of these promises before making new ones in Delhi. Meanwhile, Gandhi's meeting with auto drivers addressed their concerns about rising inflation and the economic challenges they face, including criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public transport suggestions.
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The unfulfilled promises to auto drivers may exacerbate their economic struggles and mental health issues in Telangana.
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