TRS believes in double wisdom not double engine govt, says Harish Rao

In an interview given to a journalist from the Deccan Chronicle, TRS senior leader and finance minister T. Harish Rao claims that the TRS believes in “double wisdom governance” rather than the “double engine government” that the BJP advocates.

Through the media he said that the appeal of the TRS to the voters is to exhibit ‘double wisdom’ while casting their vote. Furthermore, he says that the “double engine government” of the BJP is a flawed idea.

Harish Rao on Double-engine government

To a question asked about, ‘Why did the ’double-engine governments’ in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, etc. not provide benefits like Telangana did? ‘He replied how our double wisdom government involves having the MLA from the ruling party has accelerated development and welfare.

To another question regarding the loss of TRS to BJP in Dubbak & Huzurabad. In 2018, Rajgopal Reddy defeated the TRS and is in the fray. How has the situation in Munugode changed?

Fake promises

The finance minister said that BJP won Dubbak and Huzurabad with fake promises of giving farmers and the poor a Rs. 3,000 pensions. Raghunandan Rao promised a textile park, corporate schools and colleges.

Etala Rajender made fake promises that railway stations would be upgraded, bridges would be constructed. In 2018, Rajgopal Reddy promised Rs. 10 lakh per acre compensation for irrigation project outsees, roads, and educational institutions from his own funds. Our strengths and weapons are these false promises made by the BJP and the Congress.

Blocked funds

Regarding BJP’s claim that Rajgopal Reddy could not develop Munugode as the TRS blocked funds, Mr. Harish Rao said that it is another blatant lie. Where is the question of TRS being discriminatory?

Moreover, he said that If that were to be the case, how does Munugode lead the state in Rythu Bandhu benefits? It has the highest number of free power recipients for agriculture. Munugode’s misfortune is that they have an MLA for four years who was only interested in his selfish business interests and contracts.

18,000 crore contracts

Talking about Rajgopal Reddy, he said, he could not develop his constituency as opposition Congress MLA, how can he as BJP MLA? He is indulging in false propaganda to divert people’s attention away from his Rs. 18,000- coal contract.

Furthermore, he spoke about the major issues in Munugode. The migration in search of livelihood is the major issue in Munugode. This was neglected by the previous governments, about 38,000 voters have migrated. The TRS will ensure reverse migration.

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