Revanth Reddy Takes on BJP Over Free Electricity Promise for Telangana Farmers

Telangana – The atmosphere in the state assembly turned tense on Thursday when Congress stalwart Revanth Reddy rose to question the ruling BJP’s stance on free electricity for farmers. Reddy, known for his candid style, leaned into the microphone and laid out what he called a “blatant betrayal” of the agrarian community.

“Our farmers have been promised zero‑cost power for years,” he said, his voice echoing across the rows of benches. “Yet the BJP government keeps delaying, citing fiscal constraints. How can we ask our cultivators to shoulder higher bills when the nation’s backbone is being squeezed?”

Reddy’s critique was not merely rhetorical. He cited recent data showing that electricity tariffs in neighboring states have been slashed, while Telangana’s rates remain stubbornly high. He pointed out that the state’s own budget documents allocate a sizeable sum for power subsidies, yet the benefits rarely trickle down to the smallholder.

He also reminded the assembly that the promise of free power was a cornerstone of the state’s election manifesto two years ago, a pledge that resonated with millions of rural voters. “We cannot treat our farmers as an afterthought,” Reddy urged, “especially when climate challenges are making every drop of water and each kilowatt of energy more precious.”

Members of the opposition applauded his remarks, while a few BJP representatives attempted to steer the conversation toward broader developmental projects, suggesting that infrastructure upgrades would eventually lower costs. Reddy, however, was unmoved.

“Talk of future projects is fine, but our farmers can’t wait for tomorrow,” he said. “They need relief today, and that means free electricity, as promised.”

The debate sparked a larger conversation across the state, with farmer groups rallying outside the legislative building, chanting slogans for “free power now.” Social media platforms lit up with hashtags demanding accountability from the BJP government.

While the BJP has yet to issue a formal response, insiders suggest that the party is reviewing its subsidy framework, balancing fiscal prudence with political pressure. For now, the farm‑to‑grid issue remains a hot button, and Revanth Reddy appears ready to keep pressing the point until a concrete solution emerges.