Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launches Rythu Bharosa funds, slams BRS at farmer event
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy addressed the 'Rythu Ashirvada Sabha' in Jagannadhapuram, Khammam district, on July 10, 2026, releasing ₹1,009 crore as the final instalment of the Rythu Bharosa scheme, bringing total disbursement to ₹9,000 crore. He criticized BRS leaders for false propaganda and defended the Congress government's farmer welfare record, including ₹12,000 per acre assistance and loan waivers. The event highlighted the government's commitment to agriculture and rural development.
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Festive fervour marks Rythu Ashirvada Sabha, Revanth Reddy strikes an emotional chord with farmers in Khammam district
Thousands of farmers gathered at Jagannadhapuram in Khammam district for the 'Rythu Ashirvada Sabha' addressed by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Chief Minister released the final instalment of ₹1,009 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme to 1.44 lakh farmers for the kharif season, bringing total disbursal to ₹9,000 crore. He outlined Congress government's farmer-centric initiatives, including enhanced assistance of ₹12,000 per acre and farm loan waivers, with total spending exceeding ₹1.67 lakh crore. Reddy also criticized the BRS demand to refill the Medigadda barrage, warning of potential threats to downstream areas. He struck an emotional note, saying Khammam holds a special place in his heart. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka presided over the meeting, attended by several state dignitaries.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Festive fervour marks Rythu Ashirvada Sabha, Revanth Reddy strikes an emotional chord with farmers in Khammam district
On July 10, 2026, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy addressed the 'Rythu Ashirvada Sabha' in Jagannadhapuram, Khammam district, releasing the final instalment of ₹1,009 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme to 1.44 lakh farmers for the kharif season, bringing total disbursal to ₹9,000 crore. Reddy outlined Congress government's farmer-centric initiatives, including enhanced assistance of ₹12,000 per acre and farm loan waivers, noting over ₹1.67 lakh crore spent on welfare schemes. He criticized the BRS demand to refill the Medigadda barrage without addressing structural concerns, warning of downstream threats. Reddy emotionally noted Khammam's special place in his heart. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka presided, with several state leaders present.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Deputy CM Inaugurates Rythu Mela, Highlights Farmer-Centric Initiatives in Telangana
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, alongside Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao, inaugurated a mega Rythu Mela at Jagannadhapuram in Khammam district, Telangana, on July 9, 2026. The event was held ahead of the Rythu Ashirvada Sabha to be addressed by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Vikramarka emphasized the Congress government's commitment to increasing farmers' incomes, noting that ₹9,000 crore was directly credited to farmers under the Rythu Bharosa scheme in nine days. He criticized the previous BRS government for alleged mismanagement of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, contrasting it with older Congress-era irrigation projects still functioning. The Rythu Ashirvada Sabha aims to showcase the government's flagship initiatives for agricultural development.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Rythu Ashirvada Sabha Reaffirms Government Commitment to Farmers' Welfare: Bhatti
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that the Chief Minister will release the final instalment of ₹1,009 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme for the current kharif season at the Rythu Ashirvada Sabha in Jagannadhapuram, Khammam district, on July 10, 2026. The amount will be directly credited to eligible farmers' bank accounts, bringing total disbursement for the season to ₹9,000 crore. Vikramarka noted that ₹8,759 crore had already been released in just nine days. He criticized the BRS for spreading misinformation, citing official figures that the Congress government has released ₹35,839 crore under Rythu Bharosa in two-and-a-half years compared to the BRS's ₹72,000 crore over nearly a decade. The government has spent ₹1,67,877 crore on farmers through various schemes. The event, named at farmers' request, aims to reaffirm the government's commitment to enhancing farmers' incomes and strengthening agriculture.
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy dismissed claims by BRS leaders that former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) would return to power, accusing the BRS of false propaganda during a Rythu Bharosa fund distribution event. Reddy launched a sharp attack on BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao and former Minister T. Harish Rao, calling them 'little demons' for spreading misinformation. He rejected their calls for his resignation, stating the state is not their fiefdom and that voters, tired of BRS's 10-year rule, elected the Congress government. The government credited ₹2,482 crore to 44.28 lakh farmers on the first day of the Rythu Bandhu scheme, with a total of ₹9,000 crore to be disbursed within nine days.
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