T'gana CM Revanth Reddy grants Rs 2 lakh loan waiver to farmers, fulfilling Rahul's poll promise
Hyderabad: In a significant move aimed at providing relief to farmers in Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Friday a loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers in the state. This decision follows a cabinet meeting and is a fulfillment of a promise made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Warangal on May 6, 2022.
CM Revanth Reddy said that this loan waiver is part of the government's broader commitment to supporting the agricultural community. The waiver is expected to benefit a large number of farmers and comes at an estimated cost of Rs 31,000 crore to the state treasury. He further said that this measure highlights the Congress government's dedication to addressing farmers' needs, contrasting with the previous administration's waiver of Rs 28,000 crore over a decade.
"Many congratulations to the farmers of Telangana. Now your loan up to Rs 2 lakh has been waived. People's leader Rahul Gandhi ji had promised a loan waiver to the farmers in Warangal on May 6, 2022. Today, your Congress government has fulfilled this promise. We do what we say. We are Congress," stated an instagram post by Indian National Congress celebrating the announcement.
Further details, including the eligibility criteria for the loan waiver scheme, are expected to be disclosed soon. In addition, a cabinet sub-committee led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has been formed to streamline and finalize the implementation of the farmers' investment support schemes under 'Rythu Bharosa.' This committee will engage with various political parties and stakeholders, with its findings expected to be presented by July 15.
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BJP will form govt in Bengal with thumping majority: Nabin
Mirzapur (UP) (PTI): BJP president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday voiced confidence that his party will form the government in West Bengal with a "thumping majority".
Polling is underway for 142 constituencies in the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, covering key districts, including Kolkata, Howrah and North and South 24 Parganas.
The high-stakes contest is being seen as decisive for the ruling TMC's bid for a fourth consecutive term and the BJP's push to form its first government in the state. The first phase held on April 23 recorded a high voter turnout of over 93 per cent, reflecting intense electoral engagement.
Speaking to reporters in Mirzapur, Nabin said, "The BJP will form the government in Bengal. We are winning the elections with a massive majority."
Earlier in the day, the BJP chief visited the Vindhyavasini temple and offered prayers. The rituals were conducted by his priest Acharya Agastya Kumar Dwivedi.
On his first visit to the district after assuming office, Nabin was welcomed by party workers at several places. At the temple, he was received by city MLA Ratnakar Mishra and District Magistrate Pawan Kumar Gangwar, who felicitated him with a traditional 'angvastram'.
After offering prayers for about 10 minutes amid Vedic chants, Nabin held a meeting at a hotel with local MLAs, including Mishra, Majhwan MLA Suchismita Maurya and Madihan MLA Ramashankar Patel.
Patel said Nabin emphasised strengthening the organisation and asked public representatives to focus on serving people in their respective constituencies.
Several party leaders, including district president Lal Bahadur Saroj, district vice-president Gaurav Umar, municipal chairperson Shyam Sundar Kesari, women workers and senior officials, were present on the occasion.
Elaborate security arrangements were put in place by the district administration for the visit, with multiple officers of circle officer rank deployed, officials said.
