KTR criticizes Revanth for making 70 trips to Delhi while never visiting procurement centres.

Hyderabad: In a strongly worded letter to the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday, May 21, took a jab, saying the former made 70 trips to Delhi “to protect his political career” but could not find time to visit a single procurement center in the last two months.

“Had you devoted even one percent of that energy to farmers’ welfare, this situation would never have arisen,” the Sircilla MLA said.

KTR said that farmers across Telangana had been waiting at procurement centers for nearly two months without their produce being procured, with no weighing infrastructure, no gunny bags, and no government official at the procurement centers.

He pointed to systemic failures across the procurement chain, including centers in districts from Warangal to Khammam failing to lift even one truckload per day, over 10 kg of arbitrary weight deductions at each center, and farmers being charged Rs 50 as a deposit for a single gunny bag.

“There is not a single farmer in the state who has not taken to the streets, and not a single highway where a roadblock has not taken place. The farmers who are cursing you today will deliver a severe political blow tomorrow,” he said.

KTR alleged that 10 farmers had died at procurement centers due to scorching heat, exhaustion, and distress, while several others were allegedly forced to burn their harvested crop in despair. “Burning crop heaps on Telangana’s roads serve as irrefutable evidence of this government’s incompetence. Will you not wake up even as farmers lose their lives and set fire to their own crops?” he asked.

He urged the government to announce an ex gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased farmers during the cabinet meeting scheduled on May 23.

He accused the Telangana government of derailing farmer welfare schemes introduced by the BRS government and failing to conduct procurement operations effectively despite the harvest season beginning nearly two months ago.

Rama Rao said crop procurement under former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was planned three months in advance, with gunny bag supply, payment timelines, and field reviews monitored continuously. He reminded that even during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials visited threshing floors to procure paddy directly.

He demanded immediate intervention of the Chief Minister to ensure that the Cabinet meeting procures all pending stocks at thousands of centers across Telangana and credits farmers with the full value of their produce.

“If you cannot manage even crop procurement, offer an unconditional apology to Telangana’s farmers. Otherwise, your government will go down in history as the greatest betrayer of the farming community,” he wrote.

Sircilla

Sircilla is a town in the Indian state of Telangana, historically known for its vibrant textile industry, particularly the production of high-quality handloom and powerloom fabrics. Its name is derived from the Persian word “Sircar,” meaning government, reflecting its past as a significant administrative and trade center under various dynasties, including the Kakatiya and Qutb Shahi rulers. Today, Sircilla is famously called the “Textile Town of Telangana,” supporting thousands of weavers and contributing to the region’s cultural and economic heritage.

Warangal

Warangal, located in the Indian state of Telangana, was the historic capital of the Kakatiya dynasty from the 12th to the 14th centuries. It is renowned for its architectural marvels, including the Warangal Fort, famous for its intricately carved gateways (Kirti Toranas), and the Thousand Pillar Temple, built in 1163 CE by

Sircilla

Sircilla is a town in the Indian state of Telangana, historically known as the “Silk City” due to its prominent handloom and textile industry. Its weaving tradition dates back centuries, but it gained significant recognition during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty and later under the Nizams, who supported the craft. Today, Sircilla remains a major hub for power loom and textile production, though the industry has faced modern challenges.

Warangal

Warangal, located in the Indian state of Telangana, was the historic capital of the Kakatiya dynasty from the 12th to the 14th centuries. It is renowned for the Warangal Fort, featuring intricately carved stone gateways (Kirti Toranas) and a thousand-pillar temple, which showcase the region’s rich architectural heritage. The city’s history includes a period of rule under the Delhi Sultanate and later the Qutb Shahi dynasty, before becoming part of modern India.

Khammam

Khammam is a city in the Indian state of Telangana, historically known as the seat of the Kakatiya dynasty, who built the notable Khammam Fort in the 12th century. The fort, perched atop a hill, later came under the control of the Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi rulers, reflecting a blend of architectural styles. Today, Khammam serves as a major administrative and commercial hub, while its ancient fort and nearby temples remain key cultural landmarks.

Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India, has a history spanning over a millennium, having been the seat of power for several empires, including the Mughals and the British Raj. The city is a vibrant blend of ancient and modern, featuring iconic landmarks like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and India Gate, which reflect its rich cultural and political heritage. Today, it serves as the country’s political, economic, and cultural hub, drawing visitors from around the world.