Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Defends Free Electricity for Farmers Against BRS
Telangana: Revanth Reddy challenges BRS on free electricity for farmers
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to providing free electricity to farmers, challenging the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to stake its political future on the issue. He also criticized the previous BRS administration for financial mismanagement and announced plans for a new power distribution mechanism aimed at enhancing transparency.
- 01Revanth Reddy stated that the Congress government will continue providing free electricity to farmers, dismissing rumors of potential withdrawals.
- 02He challenged the BRS to declare they would not contest future elections if the Congress fails to honor its commitment to free power.
- 03Reddy criticized the previous BRS government for financial mismanagement of power utilities and claimed they initiated the process for smart meters.
- 04He warned the Central government to procure paddy and other crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) or face protests from farmers.
- 05A proposal for a new 'Rythu Discom' aims to improve transparency in power distribution for agriculture, utilizing renewable energy.
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to providing 24/7 free electricity to farmers, challenging the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to stake its political future on this issue. Reddy dismissed allegations that the government plans to withdraw the scheme or install smart meters on agricultural pump sets. He urged the BRS to publicly commit to not contesting future elections if Congress fails to uphold its promise. Criticizing the previous BRS administration, Reddy accused them of financial mismanagement and claimed they initiated the installation of smart meters through a 2017 agreement with the Central government. Additionally, Reddy warned the BJP-led Central government to ensure the procurement of paddy and other crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) by June 15, threatening protests if they fail to do so. He also announced plans for a new 'Rythu Discom' to enhance transparency in power distribution for agriculture, which will utilize surplus renewable energy and alleviate financial burdens on the government.
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The commitment to free electricity for farmers directly affects agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in Telangana.
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