Tensions flared in the Telangana Assembly as K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), the BRS working president, vehemently criticized Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan's address as "politically and intellectually bankrupt." He compared the state's progress under the BRS rule between 2014-23 with the prior Congress governance in Andhra Pradesh, highlighting the state's strides in various sectors.
However, his assertions faced an intense rebuttal from Congress ministers, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. They challenged KTR's statements, asserting that the struggle for Telangana statehood was due to past injustices and emphasized the need to address post-formation issues rather than dwell on the pre-2014 situation.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikrakamarka Mallu disputed KTR's assertions, attributing the state's financial woes to the BRS rule and denying claims of no development under the past Congress dispensation. Revanth Reddy further mocked KTR, labeling him a 'Non-Reliable Indian' and criticizing NRIs for misunderstanding democratic principles.
Governor Soundararajan, in her address, praised the state's liberation from perceived autocratic rule, expressing gratitude to past leadership, including Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, for their roles in Telangana's creation. She emphasized the government's commitment to fulfill its electoral promises and initiate welfare schemes, already implementing free bus travel for women and improved medical facilities.
The Congress government pledged to honor 'martyrs' for Telangana statehood, investigate irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Project, address teacher vacancies, and revamp the land records management system. Additionally, measures to combat narcotics and decentralize development were highlighted.
The Assembly echoed with charged statements and promises, underscoring the tension between the BRS and Congress factions. As both sides traded accusations and promises, the session revealed a deeply divided political landscape in Telangana.
