Hyderabad: Congress senior leader and Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Thursday said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is leading a farmer-friendly government in Telangana. He was speaking at a Congress workers’ meeting in Machareddy mandal, Kamareddy constituency.
Shabbir said the disbursal of ₹9,000 crore under Rythu Bharosa within nine days showed the Congress government’s commitment to farmer welfare. He also announced that 3,500 Indiramma houses are being constructed in Kamareddy for homeless families.
He criticised the BJP for spreading falsehoods about the quality of rice distributed by the government, claiming Telangana is providing rice of such quality that even the elderly prefer it. He challenged BJP to name a state under its rule offering similar quality to the poor.
Calling BJP’s politics divisive, Shabbir urged party workers to unite and set aside differences ahead of local body elections. He said those who worked hard during elections must now be rewarded with roles in party organisation, and appealed for full attendance in meetings and support in building party committees.
He also accused the previous BRS government of misusing funds under the double-bedroom housing scheme and said land issues of farmers are now being resolved through Bhu Bharati.
AICC Secretary Vishnunadhan, addressing the gathering, said Telangana under Revanth Reddy has achieved what the Centre could not, referring to the successful caste census. He said reforms under the UPA included MNREGA, the Food Security Act, land distribution, and loan waivers for farmers and handloom workers. He blamed the BJP for introducing black laws that led to farmer deaths and for using caste and religion to secure power.
Zaheerabad MP Suresh Shetkar cautioned leaders against internal conflicts and said indiscipline would invite suspension. He said public service must be prioritised and assured recognition for grassroots workers. He insisted that houses would be allotted to every eligible beneficiary without discrimination.
Shetkar called for unity between old and new members, adding that party loyalty and discipline would be the basis for assigning posts.
Mandal and village-level Congress leaders, former elected representatives, and district functionaries attended the meeting.
