BJP-BRS nexus once again exposed with ECI’s approval of Rythu Bandhu just before polling date: Revanth
The Hindu
Revanth Reddy alleges Fevicol bond between KCR and Modi, exposed by ECI's release of Rythu Bandhu funds. Farmers lose ₹5,000 due to this. Congress promises to provide ₹15,000 if in power
Telangana Congress president A. Revanth Reddy said the ‘Fevicol’ bond between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) was exposed yet again with the Election Commission of India (ECI) allowing the release of Rythu Bandhu funds three days before the polling date, to help the BRS garner votes.
“We urged the EC to release Rythu Bandhu payments by November 15 due to the upcoming elections, emphasising the need to prevent misuse. However, just four days before the polls, the Centre approved the release of Rythu Bandhu funds,” he said, arguing that it exposed the ‘Fevicol bond’ between Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mr. Reddy said the release of Rythu Bandhu funds has caused a loss of ₹5,000 to the farmers. “Had the Congress been in power, we would have provided them ₹15,000,” he said. “Tenant farmers are bearing the brunt of this decision, losing out on the intended benefits. But farmers need not worry; take what KCR is offering now, and when Congress assumes power, we will extend the remaining funding.”
Mr. Reddy said KCR’s attempt to sway votes with government money is a conspiracy, similar to 2018. But the defeat of BRS is inevitable, no matter the number of conspiracies and the BJP support.
Amol Palekar advocates against pre-censorship in films and theatre, urging the government to protect artists' freedom of expression.
BJP legislators demand release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, threatening protests and border blockade if demands not met.
Odisha loses 790 elephants in a decade, with electrocution as the leading cause of unnatural deaths.
ASI issues notice to halt construction at Arya Akshobhya Teertha Mutt near Rameshwara temple in Shivamogga.
Madurai High Court orders removal of encroachments along Madurai-Dindigul highway, Corporation and Highways Department officials conduct joint operation.
Maharashtra Congress chief initiates signature campaign for return of ballot papers, sparking nationwide debate on EVMs.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari on Wednesday directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to undertake periodical maintenance of NH66 without giving room for complaints.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw updates Lok Sabha on Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. shareholding, Goa willing to relinquish.
One dies, eight hospitalised after inhaling HCL fumes at pharma company in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district. About 400 litres of HCL leaked from the reactor-cum-receiver tank at Unit-III of the company, which affected nine workers, says Collector. While the condition of six of them is stable, two are on ventilator support. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs authorities to provide advanced treatment to the victims. Home Minister Anitha expresses anger over repeated such incidents.
Parents and social workers in Thoothukudi request new Anganwadi buildings due to unsafe conditions in current rental buildings.
Delta districts face heavy rainfall, prompting coordinated efforts to mitigate damages, with NDRF teams deployed for rescue operations.