Hyderabad: DK Aruna, BJP National Vice President and Member of Parliament, urged the Congress-led government in Telangana to stop corrupt practices and focus on development. Speaking after the ‘BJP Bharosa’ event, she highlighted ongoing corruption, claiming a “Percentage Rule” is in play. According to her, pending bills get cleared only after a 30% bribe is paid. Aruna accused families of top leaders of being involved and mentioned that Congress leaders have admitted to this corruption.
She stressed that Telangana is suffering due to this looting and needs to prioritize progress. Aruna raised concerns about RR tax collection, alleging that from Rahul Gandhi to Revanth, many are involved in bribery. Despite ample funds for corruption, the government claims it lacks money to keep promises. The Telangana BJP vows to fight until this corrupt system is dismantled.
Aruna criticized the recent State Cabinet meeting, which lasted five hours but failed to resolve key issues. State employees asked for five pending dearness allowances (DAs) but received only one. She called this a betrayal of government employees, questioning if the Chief Minister felt any shame. Aruna demanded the immediate release of the remaining DAs if the government is genuine.
She also questioned the formation of a Healthcare Trust, calling it misleading. Contractors, she said, are wary of bidding on projects due to poor road conditions and corruption. Most development work is funded by the central government. While the state now promises to build roads, she stressed contracts should go to local contractors who previously lost out, not outsiders favored to clear pending bills. Aruna demanded bills be paid without requiring a bribe.
She advocated for a public referendum on the Alampur ethanol factory, insisting on proper approvals to prevent problems. The government should consult farmers on such initiatives and prioritize irrigation projects statewide. She emphasized reviewing the Palamuru Ranga Reddy Project Report and suggested building reservoirs by sourcing water from Jurala to benefit the region.
