HYDERABAD, January 28, 2025: Former Minister Harish Rao has openly criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s press conference on the Davos summit. In a statement released on Tuesday, Rao questioned the timing and necessity of discussing the Davos summit now, suggesting that the press meet seemed like an unsuccessful attempt to convince people about the investment narratives.
Rao pointed out that despite extensive press releases, media coverage, and stories, the public remains unconvinced. He highlighted a contradiction between Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka’s clarification that Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed at Davos are merely expressions of interest requiring participation in open tenders, and the Chief Minister’s claim of securing Rs 1.82 lakh crore in investments. Rao questioned, “Is Bhatti’s statement true, or are your words true, Mr. Revanth Reddy?”
He also criticised the inconsistency in the list of companies and investment figures presented, stating that the people of Telangana have noticed these discrepancies, which have been exposed as mere propaganda. Rao expressed concern over the Chief Minister’s dismissal of farmers’ anxieties regarding the ‘Rythu Bharosa’ scheme as trivial matters. He recalled that previously, the ‘Rythu Bandhu’ scheme was referred to as alms, and now ‘Rythu Bharosa’ is being labelled as petty affairs.
Rao further criticised the delay in delivering promises, noting that assurances made for Sankranti have not been fulfilled, and the deadline has now been extended to March 31. He questioned whether the Chief Minister prioritises farmers’ debts or the publicity surrounding Davos. Rao concluded by suggesting that Revanth Reddy consult a good psychiatrist, implying that his statements are losing credibility among the public.
These remarks reflect the ongoing political tensions in Telangana, with leaders exchanging criticisms over various policy matters. The discourse highlights the challenges in aligning government narratives with public perception, especially concerning investment promises and support schemes for farmers.
