‘Keep ‘Political Tourists’ Out of Kerala’

KISHAN REDDY’S OPEN LETTER

■   Kishan Reddy accuses Telangana CM of spreading false claims

■   Welfare schemes of farmer, women, and youth not implemented

■   Raises concerns over rising state debt crosses Rs 10 lakh cr

■   Demands full-scale probe into Kaleshwaram project

metro india news  I hyderabad

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Friday launched a sharp attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing him of misleading voters in Kerala by claiming successful implementation of Congress guarantees in Telangana. Speaking at the BJP state office in Nampally, he also released an open letter urging Kerala voters to “verify facts” before trusting such promises.

Calling Kerala “God’s Own Country,” Kishan Reddy said it should not allow “political tourists” to mislead people after allegedly failing elsewhere. He accused both Congress and Left parties of distorting facts and appealed to voters to demand accountability and transparency.

He described Revanth Reddy’s campaign claims as “completely false,” asserting that none of the six guarantees promised in Telangana have been effectively implemented. “Claiming delivery without execution is a betrayal of public trust,” he said.

Kishan Reddy listed several welfare schemes he claimed remain unfulfilled, including Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women, enhanced pensions for the elderly and disabled, and financial support for Dalit families. He questioned whether these benefits had reached beneficiaries, alleging widespread failure.

In his letter, he said farmers promised Rs 15,000 per acre and agricultural labourers Rs 12,000 annually have yet to receive support, while farm loan waivers for nearly 40 lakh farmers remain pending. He also flagged delays in women-centric schemes like Mahalakshmi and Kalyana Lakshmi, and accused the government of failing to deliver on youth promises such as two lakh jobs and unemployment allowances.

He further alleged Telangana’s debt has crossed Rs 10 lakh crore due to “unrealistic promises,” adding that government employees face delays in dues like DA arrears and retirement benefits.

On governance, he raised concerns over the Kaleshwaram project, demanding a comprehensive CBI probe. He also criticized the Congress government for not acting on alleged corruption cases linked to the previous BRS regime, despite earlier assurances.

TG leaders turn up the heat in Kerala polls

Congress Guarantees vs BJP Counter-Offensive

Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi: With days left for the April 9 Kerala Assembly elections, leaders from Telangana have intensified campaigning, turning the contest into a high-stakes, cross-state battle. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is leading an aggressive push for the Congress-led UDF, promising to replicate Telangana’s “Six Guarantees” in Kerala. Unveiling the UDF manifesto in Kochi, centered on “Indira’s Five Guarantees,” he highlighted welfare measures such as free bus travel for women, higher pensions, expanded health insurance, student aid, and youth loans.

Addressing rallies across the state, Revanth Reddy asserted that Congress has successfully implemented similar schemes in Telangana and challenged opponents to verify this on the ground. He even invited Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to visit Telangana.

Backed by ministers and MLAs, he has held roadshows and sharpened attacks on the ruling LDF, alleging tacit ties between the CPI(M) and BJP.

The BJP, however, has mounted a strong counter. Union Minister and Telangana BJP chief G. Kishan Reddy, in an open letter to Kerala voters, accused Congress of failing to deliver on its promises in Telangana. Citing a “charge sheet” of unfulfilled commitments, he argued that guarantees on farmer aid, pensions, and welfare remain largely unmet. Calling the promises “fake guarantees,” he warned voters against being misled.

BJP leaders have also pointed to what they call Congress “hypocrisy” in allying with CPI(M) nationally while opposing it in Kerala. As national BJP leaders prepare for a major campaign push, it remains unclear whether Telangana BJP figures will actively campaign on the ground.

With both sides escalating attacks, Telangana’s political narrative has spilled into Kerala. Congress is banking on welfare promises and momentum, while the BJP is focusing on alleged governance failures. Kerala voters now face a choice shaped as much by Telangana’s record as by local issues, in what is shaping up to be a decisive electoral battle.