KCR Calls State Budget Anti-Farmer, Anti-Poor, Lacking Vision

Hyderabad: Leader of Opposition and BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao criticized the maiden State budget introduced by the Congress government, labeling it as anti-farmer, anti-poor, and visionless. He expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that the budget showed a lack of concern for various sectors, particularly farmers and the lower classes.

In his first Assembly session as Leader of Opposition, Rao accused the Congress government of betraying the people of Telangana with no clear policy direction. He remarked that the budget speech lacked substance and resembled "storytelling" rather than a structured financial plan.

"What is the agricultural policy, the industrial policy, the IT policy, or the policy for the poor? There is no clarity in this budget. It sounds more like a platform speech than a budget speech," he questioned.

Rao criticized the Congress government for discontinuing schemes aimed at the socio-economic empowerment of communities like the Yadavs, Dalits, and fishermen. He pointed out the lack of new schemes and the absence of a clear policy on key sectors even after seven months in office.

Highlighting the budget's shortcomings, Rao mentioned the absence of support schemes like Rythu Bharosa and criticized the government for not addressing issues like paddy purchase, free electricity, or water provision for farmers.

"The Congress government has failed to provide any assurance to farmers regarding the purchase of paddy, supply of free electricity, or provision of water. This government deceived both farmers and individuals practising traditional occupations," he said.