Gadwal:
At a press conference in Aija town, District President Ramachandra Reddy of the BJP criticized the Telangana state budget. He described the budget as “Peru Goppa Ooru Dibba,” suggesting it looked impressive but lacked substance.
Reddy accused the government of spreading misinformation, calling the budget a “70 lies in a 70-page book.” He argued that the detailed presentation did not reflect meaningful investments and warned this could harm future generations.
The budget, totaling Rs. 2,91,159 crores, was criticized for its reliance on debt, with over Rs. 60 thousand crores borrowed. Reddy pointed out that much of the state’s revenue comes from excise, petrol, and diesel taxes, and central government grants totaling over Rs. 70 thousand crores. He questioned the state’s income sources and the new loans amounting to Rs. 71,000 crores, calling it a continuation of previous practices.
Reddy noted the absence of funds for interest-free crop loans and questioned the provisions for farmers and tenant farmers. He claimed that despite government promises, Rs. 24 thousand crores needed for house construction and funds for the regional ring road were inadequately addressed. He criticized the state government for taking credit for projects funded by the central government.
Reddy expressed concern over the allocation of Rs. 2.04 crore to the Tablighi Jamaat Organization, calling it unconstitutional and biased. He questioned the budget’s allocations for irrigation projects like Palamuru-Ranga Reddy, Dindi, and Kaleshwaram. He criticized the lack of transparency regarding funds for the SLBC project and Nakkalagandi.
Reddy also highlighted the unclear allocation of Arogya Shri funds and criticized the budget for focusing mainly on Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts, neglecting other regions. He concluded by noting the participation of state SC Morcha executive committee members and local BJP leaders in the event.
