Medak, February 04, 2026:
Labour and Employment Minister Dr. G. Vivek Venkatswamy launched a scathing attack on the BRS party and the Kalvakuntla family, alleging that while the people sacrificed for the Telangana movement, the former ruling party “looted the State” by collecting commissions in the name of developmental projects.
Dr. Venkatswamy, who also oversees the Medak Lok Sabha constituency, held a meeting with Congress candidates of the Medak Municipality and directed them to ensure victory in the upcoming municipal elections.
‘BRS Built Wealth, Not Telangana’
The Minister claimed that the Kalvakuntla family’s assets had “grown exponentially,” asserting that the BRS party holds ₹800 crore in deposits, with ₹400 crore allegedly routed by industrialist Megha Krishna Reddy through electoral bonds.
He criticised the previous BRS regime for failing to provide double-bedroom houses to the poor, even as former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and his family “constructed massive farmhouses spread across hundreds of acres.” He added that allegations made by Kavitha remain uncontested because they are “based on facts.”
‘State Pushed Into Debt, Congress Repairing the Damage’
Despite Telangana being resource-rich, Dr. Venkatswamy said the BRS government had pushed it into a debt of ₹8 lakh crore, with an annual income of only ₹1 lakh crore—insufficient to cover interest payments. The Congress government, he said, is gradually stabilising the State’s finances.
Welfare Schemes Highlighted
The Minister noted that the free bus travel for women scheme has already incurred ₹9,000 crore, helping women save about ₹3,000 monthly.
He criticised the BRS for not issuing a single ration card during its 10-year rule, while the Congress government is now issuing cards to all eligible families. He assured that all eligible beneficiaries would receive pensions.
He added that ₹13,000 crore is being spent on supplying fine rice through ration cards. Under Mahila Shakti, ₹23,000 crore has been sanctioned to women’s self-help groups, with interest-free loans cleared. He reiterated that the promised ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance to women will be implemented soon.
Congress Eyes Big Victory in Medak
Referring to the municipal elections, Dr. Venkatswamy said the Chief Minister’s segment-wise reviews have boosted confidence that the Congress will secure 80% of councillor seats statewide and about 90% in Medak. He expressed confidence that the party will sweep all 29 seats in Medak Municipality.
He urged candidates to stay vigilant and avoid overconfidence, calling for relentless campaigning and direct engagement with voters. He said the Congress government will remain in power for the next three years and appealed to voters to support Congress candidates for continued development.
‘Harish Rao Must Be Defeated Politically’
The Minister alleged that Harish Rao is focusing on Medak due to the presence of Mynampally Hanumanth Rao but claimed that during his tenure, Harish Rao neglected Medak and Dubbak. He accused him of diverting Megha projects, selectively upgrading roads, and shifting government offices out of Medak. “Harish Rao must be politically defeated,” he declared.
The meeting was attended by Medak MLA Mynampally Rohith Rao, former MLA Mynampally Hanumanth Rao, DCC President Anjaneyulu Goud, and other Congress leaders.
