Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Revanth Reddy Challenges KCR to Debate Farmers' Welfare in Assembly
In a place called Telangana in India, the Chief Minister and a former Chief Minister are arguing about helping farmers.
The Chief Minister is A. Revanth Reddy, and the former Chief Minister is K. Chandrashekhar Rao, who is also called KCR.
Mr. Reddy challenged Mr. Rao to a formal talk called a debate in the State Assembly.
He spoke at a big public meeting in a town called Sangareddy, where new smart ration cards were being given out.
Mr. Reddy said his government spent a huge amount of money to help farmers and gave them more help through a scheme called Rythu Bharosa.
He also said farm loans were forgiven and farmers got paid well for the rice they grew, plus a bonus for finely grown rice.
Mr. Reddy denied claims that there were power cuts, saying farmers get free electricity for 24 hours a day.
He also said the government gave many people jobs and is building houses called Indiramma houses for poor families.
He accused the opposition parties of spreading false stories and performing black magic.
However, the BRS and BJP leaders see things differently and do not agree with his claims.
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy challenged BRS President and former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) to a State Assembly debate comparing farmers' welfare under BRS's 10-year rule and Congress's governance.
Reddy claimed his 'people's government' spent ₹1.70 lakh crore on farmers' welfare in two and a half years and raised Rythu Bharosa assistance to ₹12,000 annually.
He said farm loans up to ₹2 lakh were waived at a cost of ₹21,000 crore, and ₹90,000 crore was transferred to farmers for paddy purchases in 32 months, with a ₹500 bonus for fine variety paddy.
The CM denied opposition allegations of power cuts, insisting farmers in every village receive 24-hour free electricity in a period when the power never went out.
He alleged BJP and BRS are 'two sides of the same coin,' accused opposition leaders of occult rituals, and cited 72,000 government jobs filled plus 7 lakh 'Indiramma' houses sanctioned within two years.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who challenged BRS President and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) to the debate
- What
- A challenge by the Chief Minister to debate farmers' welfare during the 10-year BRS rule against the Congress government's record, announced at a public meeting where smart ration cards were launched
- When
- Saturday (exact date not specified in the articles)
- Where
- Sangareddy, Telangana; the proposed debate was suggested for the State Assembly
- Why
- To defend the Congress government's welfare record for farmers and counter opposition criticism, including power cut allegations and what the CM called false propaganda
Congress Government (CM Revanth Reddy)
BRS and BJP Opposition
Farmers' welfare record
Congress Government (CM Revanth Reddy)
The Congress government spent ₹1.70 lakh crore on farmers in two and a half years, raised Rythu Bharosa to ₹12,000, waived loans up to ₹2 lakh, and described BRS's 10-year rule as a period of injustice to farmers.
BRS and BJP Opposition
The CM challenged KCR to the debate because the two sides differ on the record; the CM also alleged the opposition spreads false propaganda, while BRS leaders had reportedly warned of farmer suicides if paddy was cultivated.
Power supply in Telangana
Congress Government (CM Revanth Reddy)
The CM insisted there were no power cuts even for a single moment in 32 months and that 24-hour free electricity is provided to farmers in every village.
BRS and BJP Opposition
The opposition alleged power cuts in the state, an accusation the Chief Minister took strong exception to and denied.
Jobs and recruitment
Congress Government (CM Revanth Reddy)
The government takes responsibility for regular recruitment every six months, has filled 72,000 jobs and issued notifications for 10,000 more, and will not deny youth their rights or opportunities.
BRS and BJP Opposition
The CM accused unidentified 'wicked individuals' in the opposition of hatching conspiracies and spreading false propaganda about jobs, urging youth not to fall for their tricks.
- Government spending on farmers
- ₹1.70 lakh crore claimed in two and a half years
- Rythu Bharosa assistance
- Increased to ₹12,000 annually; ₹36,000 crore deposited into farmers' accounts
- Farm loan waiver
- Loans up to ₹2 lakh waived; ₹21,000 crore spent
- Paddy payments
- ₹90,000 crore transferred to farmers for paddy in 32 months
- Fine paddy bonus
- ₹500 bonus for fine variety paddy
- Electricity for farmers
- Claimed 24-hour free electricity with no power cuts in 32 months
- Government jobs
- 72,000 filled; notifications issued for 10,000 more
- Indiramma houses
- 7 lakh houses sanctioned within two years
