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BJP slams TG govt for ‘failure' to utilise central funds
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party state unit spokesperson Amarnath Sarangula has launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led state government headed by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He claimed serious inefficiency and negligence in using central funds meant for the welfare and development of Telangana. Addressing the media on Saturday, Sarangula said, 'The Centre has been proactive in releasing funds to Telangana, but the incompetent Congress government is failing to utilize them. Instead of blaming the Modi government every day, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy should reflect on his government's shortcomings.' He pointed out that Rs. 2,016 crore under various central schemes remained unutilized in the state government's bank accounts, as revealed in the recent CAG quarterly report. The BJP leader criticized the state's management of public finances and asserted that, due to a lack of reforms and administrative inefficiency, Telangana had missed out on significant financial opportunities. 'Around Rs. 40,000 crore is being missed out because of the state's inability to implement citizen-centric reforms,' he noted, adding that this included Rs. 5,000 crore annually due to unimplemented power sector reforms. Delay in conducting Gram Panchayat elections had caused a loss of Rs. 1,500 crore in Finance Commission grants, he stated. Sarangula revealed that between 2020-21 and February 2025, the Centre released an impressive Rs. 78,859.87 crore to Telangana, yet large amounts remained idle each year. 'The Congress government's poor financial management had led to a loss of Rs. 7,857 crore in borrowing capacity and Rs. 5,000 crore in matching grants for central schemes,' he said. Criticizing the outgo for Hyderabad Metro Phase-2, Sarangula highlighted that the estimated cost of Rs. 24,269 crore (Rs. 318 crore per km) was 30% higher than that of similar projects elsewhere. He called for clarity and transparency from the state. Citing further inefficiencies, he pointed to under-utilization in key welfare schemes such as Minority Welfare, tuition fee reimbursement, and the 'Shaadi Mubarak' scheme. 'A double-engine government is the need of the hour to ensure Telangana's growth and optimal use of central funds,' Sarangula commented.
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27-05-2025
- Politics
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CM Revanth has no work except to indulge in Modi-bashing: BJP
Hyderabad: BJP spokesperson Amaranath Sarangula criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy that he has nothing better to do than make outrageous claims about the actions of the central government and accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to support the development of Telangana. In a media address on Monday, Sarangula pointed out that CM Revanth Reddy has been in office for 16 months but has not laid a single brick for any new projects. He questioned Reddy's slogan, 'Young India is my brand,' asking whether he had constructed even one wall for the proposed Skills University. Sarangula emphasised that Hyderabad requires special attention, noting, 'Potholes are prevalent on roads in areas valued at Rs 100 crore per acre, under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).' He criticised the GHMC, stating that despite the state introducing a budget of Rs 3 lakh crore, it remains in poor condition and has failed to fully utilise its funds, with only Rs 3,000 crore allocated. He highlighted a recent tragedy, where 17 people lost their lives in a fire near Charminar. He said that the fire department's budget was only Rs 10 crore. Sarangula pointed out that the fire brigade took an hour and a half to arrive at the scene, questioning, 'Is this what we call governance? There is no opportunity for development under the Congress party's rule, which leads only to destruction, demolitions, and farmer suicides.' Further, he lamented that in Hyderabad, 'all we see is the demolition of poor people's homes instead of their development.' He challenged Revanth Reddy to build at least one park and restore at least one pond. Sarangula expressed concern about the indifference of the government towards the operations of the water mafia in Hyderabad, noting that even a small amount of rain results in roads overflowing with sewage water, negatively impacting the properties of the poor. He accused the Chief Minister of making misguided statements without a proper understanding of central funding. The state is required to contribute at least 30-40 per cent to schemes like AMRUT and Smart City. Yet Congress leaders mislead the public by claiming that the Centre withheld funds, ignoring that the state has not invested a single rupee. Sarangula demanded that the government release a white paper detailing the funds allocated for central schemes. He emphasised that Hyderabad has a rich history and a promising future, urging the state government to wake up and actively participate in the city's development, partnering with the central government on ongoing initiatives.
