Hyderabad : In a significant show of solidarity, representatives from 44 registered trade unions in the unorganized sector and contract-based service segments convened on Tuesday, unanimously pledging their support to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). The meeting, organized by the BRS Karmika Vibhagam, the trade union wing of the ruling party, saw trade union leaders expressing their endorsement for Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s hat-trick bid.

Finance Minister T Harish Rao, addressing the gathering, highlighted the BRS government’s commitment to workers’ welfare, noting a substantial 30 percent pay hike for contract workers across various departments, aligning their compensation with that of government staff. Rao outlined the series of measures implemented during the nine and a half years of BRS rule, benefiting contract workers, Asha workers, Anganwadi workers, and home guards.

Assuring further hikes for workers in various sectors, Rao asserted the BRS’s readiness for a resounding electoral victory. He specifically addressed concerns of workers in the automobile sector, promising the formation of a transport board. The State government’s support for workers engaged in the mid-day meal scheme was acknowledged, with increased remuneration being highlighted.

Rao urged workers to unite against what he termed as the Centre’s “anti-worker and anti-employee policies.” He emphasized the BRS’s scrapping of the quarterly tax in the state, particularly benefiting workers in the automobile sector. Comparatively, government employees in the State were noted to receive the highest salaries when compared to counterparts in Gujarat and Karnataka.

The Finance Minister highlighted the State’s commitment to job security, citing enhanced remuneration for home guards and steps taken to ensure overall job stability. The meeting underscored the collective endorsement of the BRS by trade union leaders, emphasizing the party’s track record in championing workers’ rights and welfare.

Station Ghanpur : Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Revanth Reddy, addressing a gathering at the Congress Vijaya Bheri Sabha in Station Ghanpur, laid out a comprehensive vision for the region’s development if the Congress assumes power in Telangana. Reddy made significant promises, emphasizing healthcare, education, women’s representation, and agricultural welfare.

During his speech, Reddy committed to initiating two pivotal projects within the first year of the Congress’s tenure — the establishment of a hundred-bed hospital and a degree college in Station Ghanpur. These projects aim to enhance healthcare facilities and educational opportunities in the region.

Taking a swipe at the BRS party, Reddy criticized their purported lack of initiatives for the people of Telangana during their decade-long rule. He pledged to address gender disparity in governance by ensuring four women hold positions in the cabinet if the Congress comes to power, underscoring the party’s commitment to women’s representation.

Reddy also acknowledged the struggles of sarpanchs dealing with pending bills and assured that a Congress government would prioritize addressing these concerns. He lauded Sonia Gandhi for her role in granting statehood to Telangana, despite the anticipated political repercussions in Andhra Pradesh.

The TPCC President underscored the Congress’s dedication to farmers’ welfare, highlighting the Rythu Bharos scheme. Reddy promised assurance for both farmers and tenant farmers, along with a commitment to providing employment guarantee and a monthly wage of Rs. 12,000 for every wage earner. He reminisced about the Congress’s introduction of free electricity for farmers in 2004 and pledged to provide 24-hour quality free electricity if the party regains power.

In a bid to address housing needs, Reddy pledged to provide Rs. 5 lakhs to the poor for constructing houses, reflecting the party’s focus on inclusive development. Revanth Reddy’s ambitious plans signal the Congress’s intent to prioritize the comprehensive development of Station Ghanpur and resonate with the party’s larger commitment to the welfare of the people.