Hyderabad: Former minister Harish Rao has sharply criticized the Congress party, accusing its leader Revanth Reddy of betraying the backward classes (BCs) after making numerous promises before the elections. Rao stated that Reddy’s government has deceived all sections of society, particularly the BCs, who were promised a declaration in the election manifesto that has since lost its significance.
Rao highlighted that the Congress party had pledged to allocate a staggering ₹1 lakh crores for BC welfare over five years, at an annual rate of ₹20,000 crores, yet has failed to uphold this commitment. The lack of budgetary allocations for BC communities has raised serious questions about their development and welfare. He also expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s failure to clarify the reservations promised to the BCs in local institutions, suggesting that the Congress sees them merely as a vote bank.
“The welfare of BCs exists only in words and not in actions,” Rao remarked, urging the government to allocate substantial funds in the upcoming budget to genuinely support these communities. He asserted that under Congress rule, people from all sections have been deceived and that a time for rebellion against this government has now arrived.
During the assembly session, Rao exposed the failures of the Congress government, calling for accountability and transparency in their dealings with the public. His comments come as a direct challenge to the party’s governance, which he claims has consistently let down its constituents.
In a related political development, several Congress leaders and activists from the Kasaaram region joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party in the presence of Harish Rao. The event, led by Patancheru constituency coordinator Adarsh Reddy and former ZPTC leader Gadeela Srikanth Goud, saw a significant shift in political allegiance.
Among those who switched to the BRS were notable leaders such as Nakka Mallesh Goud, Kasa Dhanunjay Goud, and Nakka Pavan Goud, among others. Harish Rao welcomed these new members, draping them with the party’s shawl and emphasizing the BRS’s commitment to addressing the needs of the BC community.
This political shift is seen as a strategic move ahead of the upcoming elections, as the BRS aims to consolidate its support among BC voters disillusioned with the Congress party’s promises. Rao’s statements and the recent party switch highlight a growing sentiment of unrest among various community groups, indicating a potential challenge for the Congress in the near future.
