INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
HYDERABAD: A war of words broke out between BRS and Congress soon after Election Commission stopped disbursement of Rythu Bandhu money even
as both the parties appealed to EC to reconsider its decision and allow the release of financial aid to Telangana's farmers.EC had given nod
for disbursement of the amount for rabi crops on November 24 on the condition that Rythu Bandhu would not be publicised and used in BRS
campaign.However, on November 26, Telangana finance minister T Harish Rao said at a public meeting: "Rythu Bandhu disbursement will be made
Even before the farmers complete their breakfast and tea, the amounts will be credited into their savings bank accounts." This prompted the
EC action on Monday.K Kavitha slams Congress over complaint to EC against BRS regarding Rythu Bandu schemeBoth the parties blamed each other
Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao alleged at a public meeting in Chevella that Congress leaders had gone to Delhi to complain to EC against
the scheme and added that the grand old party's 'conspiracies' will work only till December 3
He said the BRS government would disburse the amount to farmers from December 6 after taking over, adding that Rythu Bandhu is an ongoing
scheme and farmers have been getting the benefit for the last five and a half years.A delegation led by Rajya Sabha MP K Keshava Rao and
BRS's legal advisor Soma Bharat, which submitted a representation to Telangana chief electoral officer Vikas Raj, said Harish did not
violate the model code of conduct by talking about disbursal before the polling day
They said he merely thanked EC for allowing disbursement of the amount
BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Congress, even before coming to power, was making sure that Rythu Bandhu amount should not reach the
"If people vote for Congress, it will scrap the Rythu Bandhu scheme completely," he warned.AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge blamed the BRS
government's 'lust for power' and KCR's 'self-serving approach' for depriving the farmers of their due money
"KCR's minister Harish Rao violated the model code of conduct
KCR was lying to the people of Telangana about Rythu Bandhu, by blaming Congress," Kharge said.
