Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao criticized the Congress party in Telangana, alleging unethical practices to secure power in 34 municipalities with hung verdicts from recent civic elections. Rao claimed that the Congress was engaging in activities such as kidnapping, bribing officials, deploying police, and employing thugs to influence the outcomes. Speaking at an event, he mentioned that the upcoming elections for municipal chairpersons and mayors are crucial.
Rao explained that BRS supported the Communist Party of India (CPI) in a specific municipality to safeguard the interests of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) workers. He emphasized the need to combat exploitation within Singareni and accused both the BJP and Congress of exploiting the organization. Rao highlighted the alliance between CPI and Congress, expressing surprise at their collaboration in municipal governance.
Despite the alliances formed by other parties, Rao affirmed BRS’s commitment to advocating for Singareni’s welfare and workers’ rights. He praised former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao for empowering tribal communities and ensuring their self-respect. Rao lauded the formation of new gram panchayats, the inclusion of tribal youth in local governance, and the protection of tribal land rights under the BRS government.
