Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) chief and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of misgovernance and financial mismanagement. Speaking at a meeting with party leaders from Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district at his farmhouse, KCR cited a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which highlighted a revenue loss of ₹13,000 crore in the state. He warned that the financial situation could deteriorate further, potentially affecting the government’s ability to pay salaries in the coming months.
KCR, who has maintained a low profile since the BRS lost power, declared that he is carefully observing the government’s actions and will respond decisively when the time is right. “This is a lesson for Telangana,” he remarked, blaming the current state of affairs on what he described as the misplaced trust of voters who were misled by hollow promises. He questioned whether the Congress-led government would fulfill its electoral assurances, particularly the Rythu Bharosa scheme, suggesting that even if implemented, it would be done solely for political mileage rather than genuine welfare.
The former chief minister also pointed to a survey conducted by the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), which reportedly showed that 70% of the people still supported the BRS, while only 30% backed the Congress. He used this as an indication of the ruling party’s dwindling popularity, claiming that within a year, the Congress government had already lost the confidence of the people.
KCR alleged that the current administration has been marked by inefficiency and regression, drawing comparisons to the Congress governments of the past. “Power cuts are back, drinking water supply is irregular, and there is widespread frustration among the people,” he stated. He emphasized that there is growing resentment against the ruling party, with people ready to lash out at Congress leaders over the unfulfilled promises and deteriorating governance standards.
Announcing his intent to escalate political action, KCR called for a massive public meeting at the end of February to expose the failures of the Congress government. “When I hit, I do not hit lightly—I hit hard,” he asserted, signaling a more aggressive approach in the coming months. Taking a jibe at critics who frequently target his farmhouse, he dismissed the controversy, saying, “What is there in my farmhouse apart from ginger and onions? If Congress leaders are so interested, let’s give them shovels and ask them to dig.”
Confident of a BRS comeback, KCR concluded with a strong assertion that his party would reclaim power. “There is no doubt that our government will return. That is certain,” he said, reinforcing his party’s determination to take on the Congress and regain its political stronghold in Telangana.
