Finance Minister Harish Rao dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) aspirations of coming to power in the state, saying that half of the people who attended the Kalluru gathering were not present at the recent BJP rally held in Chevella, and that many attendees were brought in from other districts.
“The BJP’s claims that they will come to power are an illusion,” said Minister Harish Rao. “Will the deposit come in Khammam district? Will they come into power in the state? It’s not possible.”
Minister Harish Rao went on to highlight the BRS government’s achievements in the agriculture sector, noting that the state has witnessed a significant increase in the cultivation of Yasangi crop, from 14 lakh acres in 2014 to 56 lakh acres in 2023. He also mentioned that the government had bought crops worth 26,600 crores last year, up from 3600 crores in 2014.
“Because KCR increased the value of the farmer, the value of the land increased,” said Minister Harish Rao, referring to Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. “Farmers should not be discouraged by untimely rains. We have a farmer’s government. Farmer leader KCR.”
The minister also discussed the BRS government’s efforts to provide relief to farmers affected by crop loss due to untimely rains. He said that an announcement was made to provide 10,000 per acre in case of crop loss, and that instructions had already been issued to the Chief Secretary to assess the crop damage.
Furthermore, Minister Harish Rao criticized BJP leader Amit Shah, who recently visited the state, accusing him of trying to create divisions among castes and religions.
“What did he say yesterday? Did he talk about the 1350 crores that should come as a right? Did he mention ITIR, Bayyaram steel industry, or national project?” asked Minister Harish Rao. “He left aside the one who was the paper leak.”
The minister concluded his speech by highlighting the TRS government’s efforts to improve healthcare in the state. He said that the government had established several medical colleges in the region and that the Sitarama project would provide water for every crop in Khammam district in the coming months.
“No matter how many tricks anyone tries, we are the ones who hit the hat trick,” said Minister Harish Rao. “We have a people’s government that is implementing many schemes without a guarantee. KCR fought for the people, and we will continue to do so.”
