Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP has lambasted Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for making baseless allegations against the central government, accusing it of discrimination against southern states. The BJP stated that his opposition to the delimitation process reflects a lack of understanding, as the initiative is designed to ensure better representation and governance.
BJP State Spokesperson and Media In-charge N.V. Subash pointed out that parliamentary constituency delimitation is a necessary exercise, undertaken by considering population growth and other factors. He accused Revanth Reddy of blindly opposing delimitation, aligning with his party’s ally, DMK leader M.K. Stalin, without fully grasping its benefits to Telangana.
“With the new delimitation process, Tamil Nadu will gain three additional Lok Sabha seats, increasing from 38 to 41, while Telangana’s seats will increase from 17 to 21. If this is the reality, how can these leaders oppose it? If not ignorance, then what else explains their stance?” Subash questioned.
He also took aim at Revanth Reddy’s recent admission that the Telangana government is struggling financially and unable to implement its electoral promises. At a recent India Today Conclave, the Chief Minister acknowledged that out of the state’s Rs 18,000 crore revenue, Rs 13,000 crore is allocated for salaries and loan repayments, leaving only Rs 5,500 crore for development.
Subash criticized the Chief Minister for failing to foresee these challenges before making election commitments.
“One can appreciate his honesty, but shouldn’t he and his party apologize to the people for failing to deliver on their promises?” Subash remarked.
The BJP leader further supported Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s criticism of the Telangana government’s neglect of contract and outsourcing employees and its delay in clearing pending payments to private contractors. He highlighted the recent protest by contractors outside the Deputy Chief Minister’s office as evidence of the government’s mismanagement.
The Telangana BJP reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring good governance and called upon the Chief Minister to prioritize the state’s development over politically motivated rhetoric.
