Hyderabad, October 27, 2025 – In a blistering critique that painted the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government as a beacon of administrative chaos, Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao accused it of presiding over a "complete breakdown" in law and order, while leaving farmers destitute and retired employees in penury. Addressing a media conference at the BJP state headquarters here on Monday, Rao's salvo comes amid escalating political rhetoric ahead of the high-stakes Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, where he urged voters to shun both Congress and the "defunct" BRS for fostering "crime and corruption."
Rao kicked off his address by paying homage to tribal freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju—no, wait, the article says Kumram Bheem—on his death anniversary, lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent mention of the icon in his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast as a nod to Telangana's unsung heroes. Transitioning swiftly to the government's failings, he zeroed in on the agrarian distress plaguing the state's rural heartlands. "Farmers are being pushed to the roads due to the Congress's negligent attitude," Rao thundered, alleging that procurement centers and IKP outlets remain shuttered despite desperate pleas for the purchase of paddy and maize at minimum support prices (MSP). He claimed the administration is squandering Central funds earmarked for logistics like transport, tarpaulins, and labor charges, without procuring a single quintal of produce, and demanded immediate intervention alongside the release of a promised bonus to beleaguered growers.
The BJP leader didn't spare the workforce either, decrying the "heartless" delays in retirement benefits that have left thousands in limbo. Pointing to a staggering ₹12,000 crore backlog in general provident fund (GPF), gratuity, and leave encashment payouts—pending for nearly two years—Rao revealed the tragic toll: "Many retired employees have died waiting for their dues." He lambasted the government's unfulfilled pledge of ₹700 crore monthly disbursals, calling it a "discriminatory attitude" akin to the ousted BRS regime's excesses, and contrasted it with the Centre's prompt clearances. "Telangana is the only state where such arrears pile up," he fumed, highlighting five outstanding dearness allowance (DA) hikes and Pay Revision Commission (PRC) dues as further evidence of fiscal irresponsibility.
But it was the realm of law enforcement that drew Rao's fiercest ire, with the recent assault on a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Hyderabad serving as a stark emblem of the "total collapse." "The state has reached a point where even the police are not safe," he declared, recounting how All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leaders prioritized hospital visits to the attackers over the injured officer. In a pointed jab at Congress's alleged unholy alliances, Rao warned that a victory in the Jubilee Hills by-poll would unleash a "new manifesto" greenlighting rowdyism: withdrawing cases against history-sheeters, issuing "special licenses for collections," and even doling out pensions to criminals. "This is not governance—it's a collapse of law and order," he asserted, revealing that he had previously alerted the Director General of Police (DGP) to the brewing crisis.
The broadside extends beyond these flashpoints, with Rao indicting the Congress on betrayals across the board—from students and educational institutions to the families of martyrs—portraying a regime mired in "failure on every front." He dismissed the BRS as a "political junkyard," likening its car symbol to a "punctured vehicle from the Majlis garage with no driver or steering."
No immediate rebuttal emerged from Congress quarters, though party insiders dismissed Rao's tirade as "desperate electioneering" by a BJP desperate for relevance in Telangana. The by-election in Jubilee Hills, triggered by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath, pits Congress against a fragmented opposition and is seen as a litmus test for Revanth Reddy's nine-month-old administration.
As Telangana navigates post-monsoon recovery and festive fervor, Rao's call to arms—"Choose peace and progress over crime and chaos"—resonates in a state where public discontent simmers over unkept promises like farm loan waivers and six guarantees. With the BJP eyeing a foothold in the south, this confrontation could set the tone for the 2028 Assembly polls, where governance gripes may eclipse ideological battles. For now, the echoes of Rao's accusations hang heavy, a reminder that in Hyderabad's overheated politics, every critique is a campaign salvo.
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