CPM demands Rs 15k Rythu Bharosa aid

Gadwal: CPI(M) District Secretary A Venkataswamy on Thursday demanded that the Telangana government immediately release the promised Rs 15,000 to farmers under the Rythu Bharosa scheme. He criticised the state government for not fulfilling its election promises.

Venkataswamy highlighted that during the Congress party’s election campaign, it was assured that farmers would receive Rs 15,000 in their accounts, with Rs 7,500 per acre for both Kharif and Rabi seasons under the Rythu Bharosa scheme. However, the recent cabinet meeting announced only Rs 12,000 (Rs 6,000 per acre), which he said was insufficient and unfair to the farmers.

He further demanded that the government release the full Rs 30,000 (Rs 15,000 for each season) as promised to the farmers without further delay. He pointed out that public anger was rising over the non-implementation of promises made by the government. He also condemned the government’s lack of action in addressing the critical water issues in Alampur, emphasising that political disputes should be set aside to expedite water supply to farmers.

The CPI(M) leader called on the government to prioritise the release of water for irrigation and fulfill its commitments, urging the political leaders to stop misleading the farmers.