Telangana waives ₹20,624 crore in crop loans for farmers

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced a waiver of ₹20,624 crore in crop loans, emphasizing support for farmers. He criticized the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government for disrespecting democratic processes and failing to procure paddy, leading to farmer distress. Reddy highlighted his government's welfare initiatives, including increased financial assistance under the "Rythu Bharosa" scheme and direct payments to farmers. He also mentioned new responsibilities assigned to women's self-help groups and significant employee recruitment. BRS lawmakers boycotted Reddy's speech in protest of his remarks about their leader, K Chandrasekhar Rao. BRS leaders countered Reddy's claims, asserting that Congress was responsible for past injustices in water sharing agreements.