‘What happened to Six Guarantees file?’ KTR questions credibility of Telangana Governor’s address

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday questioned the credibility of the Governor’s address in the Assembly about the Congress-led Telangana government and its plan for the development of the state.

He also demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged ‘missing’ file related to the ‘Six Guarantees’ promised by the ruling party.

Governor’s address ‘reduced to formality’

Participating in the debate on the Governor’s speech, KTR said that such an address traditionally reflects the government’s policy direction and commitments. However, he alleged, the current dispensation had reduced it to a mere ritual without accountability.

He argued that repeated unfulfilled assurances had eroded public trust in the process.

‘What happened to Six Guarantees’ file?’

KTR recalled that during the first Governor’s address after the Congress came to power, the Six Guarantees were promised legal status, and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had reportedly signed a file to that effect.

Questioning its status, he asked, “Where is the file granting legal status to the six guarantees?”

Calling the issue serious, KTR demanded the immediate constitution of an SIT to trace the file if it had indeed gone missing.

Questions about the government’s credibility

Stating that the credibility of governance hinges on honouring commitments, KTR said the failure to implement the guarantees had undermined trust.

“If even a file signed by the Chief Minister has no value, how can people believe the government’s assurances?” he asked, adding that public faith in official declarations had diminished.

‘Promises not delivered even after two years’

KTR criticised the Congress for allegedly failing to deliver on its promise of extending benefits worth Rs 2.5 lakh per family within 100 days of coming to power.

He questioned whether the government could identify even a single family that had received such benefits after more than two years.

Concerns over governance and finances

Alleging deterioration in governance over the past 28 months, KTR accused the government of financial mismanagement, mounting debts and diversion of funds. He claimed that development had taken a backseat to political propaganda and criticised what he termed ‘bulldozer politics.’

He also alleged that State resources were being diverted for political activities outside Telangana, while efforts to secure Central funds remained inadequate.

Economic slowdown alleged

On the economic front, KTR claimed that Telangana, once among the fastest-growing states, was now witnessing a slowdown. He pointed to a decline in GST collections, property registrations and vehicle revenues, attributing it to ‘negative policies.’

He further alleged a dip in industrial growth and IT employment, dismissing investment summit claims as exaggerated.

Welfare and sectoral issues raised

KTR accused the government of neglecting key welfare segments, including women, farmers, pensioners and unemployed youth. He questioned the status of promises such as Rs 2,500 monthly assistance to women, farm loan waivers and unemployment benefits.

He also raised concerns over agriculture, delays in fee reimbursements in education, campus safety issues and alleged large-scale land monetisation.

Opposition will continue to question: KTR

Concluding his remarks, KTR said the opposition would continue to raise public issues despite pressure.

Warning the government against ‘arrogance in power,’ he asserted that the BRS would persist in its fight for the rights and self-respect of Telangana’s people.