Kavitha slams Congress govt over Telangana’s fiscal health

Telangana Jagruthi President K. Kavitha expressed deep concern over the deteriorating financial condition of the state, alleging that the Congress government has plunged Telangana into an unsustainable debt spiral.

Referring to the CAG findings, Kavitha described the current fiscal situation as alarming and indicative of systemic mismanagement.

She recalled that prior to coming to power, Congress leaders had promised to “create wealth and distribute it among the poor.” However, Kavitha asserted that instead of fulfilling these promises, the government has become heavily dependent on borrowings.

She criticised the administration for reportedly resorting to borrowing from the RBI on nearly every day of the 2024–25 financial year, terming it a matter of serious concern.

Kavitha pointed out that raising ₹1.30 lakh crore in loans within a single year to sustain government operations reflects a lack of fiscal discipline. She further noted that, as per the CAG report, ₹6,000 crore of these borrowings remained unpaid even after the close of the financial year. Despite the state generating approximately ₹12,000 crore in monthly revenue, she argued that the government has failed to maintain even a minimal daily balance for essential expenditures.

Highlighting pre-election assurances, Kavitha stated that Congress leaders had made ambitious claims about boosting wealth and supporting the underprivileged. Contrary to these assurances, she alleged that the government has relied excessively on debt rather than strengthening revenue generation.

Kavitha further claimed that the state’s total debt has risen to ₹8.65 lakh crore, placing an estimated burden of nearly ₹9 lakh on every household. In this context, continuing to project a “surplus budget,” she said, is a deliberate attempt to mislead the people of Telangana.

Kavitha emphasised that the CAG report has laid bare the government’s financial mismanagement and urged the administration to move beyond publicity-driven governance. She called for immediate corrective measures to restore fiscal stability and ensure responsible economic management.

Kavitha also voiced concern over the plight of farmers affected by recent untimely rains. She noted that districts such as Jagityal, Karimnagar, Siddipet, and Nirmal have witnessed significant crop damage at a critical stage, just before harvest.

Kavitha urged the government to respond promptly by conducting damage assessments and ensuring that adequate compensation and relief reach every affected farmer without delay.