Hyderabad : In a heated address at a Praja Ashirvada Sabha in Shadnagar on Monday, BRS President and Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao accused the Congress of deliberately hindering the timely disbursement of Rythu Bandhu financial assistance to farmers in Telangana, just ahead of the Assembly elections. Rao alleged that Congress leaders were resorting to desperate measures to secure votes, even if it meant causing distress to farmers during the crucial Yasangi season.

Rao disclosed that he had directed officials to commence the distribution of Rythu Bandhu funds for the Yasangi season before the elections. However, the Telangana Congress promptly filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to halt the process. Despite the complaint, the ECI initially granted permission for the State government to deposit the funds into the bank accounts of farmers for just one day.

Expressing his dismay, the Chief Minister revealed that TPCC vice-president G Niranjan filed another complaint with the ECI, leading to the Commission withdrawing its orders permitting the disbursement of Rythu Bandhu funds. Rao pointed out the irony that many Congress leaders and activists themselves benefited from the Rythu Bandhu scheme. He questioned the ethics of supporting a party that, in his view, attempted to take away crucial financial support from farmers just before the harvest.

Chandrashekhar Rao called on Congress activists to reflect on the actions of their leaders. He emphasized that the Congress, in addition to obstructing Rythu Bandhu, was proposing a new provision to extend the scheme to tenant farmers rather than the actual landowners. Rao cautioned that such a move could potentially spark unnecessary legal disputes over land ownership between landowners and tenant farmers.

In a bold statement, TPCC Chief A. Revanth Reddy confidently asserted that the Congress is poised to form the government in Telangana, sharing his predictions for the upcoming Assembly Elections.

Addressing the media in Hyderabad on Saturday, Revanth Reddy forecasted the seat distribution, stating that BRS is not expected to surpass the 25-seat mark, while the BJP is likely to secure 5 seats, and AIMIM is predicted to win 6 seats. According to his projections, the remaining seats will be claimed by the Congress party.

Adding a dynamic twist to his announcement, Revanth Reddy, in a video message, invited media persons to witness the unfolding political drama. He urged, “Watch the video, and record my words. Come to LB Stadium on December 9, 2023. The Congress is on its way to forming the government in Telangana. The video is gaining traction on social media, going viral.”

Hyderabad: In a significant turn of events, former AIMIM leader and corporator Khaja Bilal, who recently resigned from the party, officially rejoined the Congress on Sunday, November 26. The reunion took place in the presence of Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi.

Khaja Bilal had tendered his resignation from AIMIM a fortnight ago, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s decisions. In a video statement, he revealed, “I had demanded the AIMIM ticket from Goshamahal assembly constituency, but AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi didn’t give it.” Bilal expressed disappointment that AIMIM chose not to contest from Goshamahal, an area with 80,000 Muslim voters, raising suspicions of a deliberate decision.

Accusing Asaduddin Owaisi of not fielding a candidate in Goshamahal in a planned manner, Khaja Bilal voiced his grievances against the AIMIM president. This development follows a trend, as two former corporators, Khaja Bilal and Mohd Ghouse, had previously joined the Congress after leaving AIMIM. However, they later returned to AIMIM, marking a dynamic shift in local politics.

Hyderabad: In a significant political development, Nawab Mir Najaf Ali Khan, the grandson of H.E.H Nizam VII of Hyderabad and son of Prince Hasham Jah Bahadur, officially joined the Congress party on Sunday. The momentous occasion saw Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and other party leaders warmly welcoming Nawab Mir Najaf Ali Khan into the party fold, presenting him with a party scarf.

Expressing his sentiments on this occasion, Nawab Mir Najaf Ali Khan stated that the Congress was his natural first choice, given the longstanding association of four generations of the Nizam’s family with the Gandhi family. Notably, he becomes the first nawab from Nizam’s lineage to enter the realm of politics.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, addressing an election rally at Andole in Sangareddy district, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of wanting Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) to remain in power in Telangana. He alleged that KCR continues to support Modi at the Centre, reinforcing his claim of a partnership between Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Highlighting the Congress party’s goals, Rahul stated that their first aim is to defeat KCR in Telangana and then defeat Modi at the Centre. He accused BJP, BRS, and MIM of forming an alliance, asserting that Congress is fighting against all three. Rahul claimed that BRS supported the Modi government on key issues such as GST, demonetization, and farm bills.

During the rally, Rahul Gandhi targeted KCR, stating that despite his daily battles with BJP, there are no cases against him from ED, CBI, or IT, while KCR faces no such legal challenges. He also criticized MIM, alleging that the party fields candidates to assist BJP wherever Congress is in contention.

Referring to his meeting with unemployed youth in Hyderabad, Rahul Gandhi spoke about the alleged paper leaks in TSPSC exams, blaming the KCR government for destroying the future of aspirants.

Describing the November 30 Assembly election as a battle between ‘Dorala sarkar’ and ‘prajala sarkar’ (corrupt government vs. people’s government), Rahul promised that if Congress is voted to power, it will establish governance for the people. He labeled the KCR government as the most corrupt in the country and assured the people that the money allegedly looted by KCR and his family will be returned through the implementation of six guarantees by the Congress.