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ECI puts on hold disbursement of assistance under Rythu Bharosa till completion of polling in Telangana on May 13

Election Commission keeps on hold Rythu Bharosa disbursement in Telangana due to MCC violation by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

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Telangana Govt to raise ₹3,000 crore market borrowings on May 7 to fulfil financial commitments

Telangana Government to raise ₹3,000 crore through auction of securities from RBI for Rythu Bandhu payments.

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BRS stages protests demanding relief to farmers in distress due to crop loss

BRS organizes Rythu Deeksha protests across Telangana demanding relief for farmers, highlighting crop failure and lack of irrigation water.

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Telangana pushed into debt trap due to ‘mismanagement’ of finances during BRS rule, says CM Revanth

The Chief Minister said the State would opt for borrowings to create assets, but the BRS government hadn’t created any assets in the past 10 years.

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Telangana Deputy CM says Praja Palana applications will be received on all 365 days

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said that the Praja Palana applications will be received throughout the year and that Rythu Bandhu amounts started to be credited to farmers in phased wise manner.

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Existing pensioners and Rythu Bharosa beneficiaries will continue to get benefits : Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy assures existing beneficiaries of welfare schemes will continue to get the benefits. He directed officials to take action against application form sale.

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Telangana CM says new chairman and members for TSPSC will be appointed soon

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that a new chairman and members for Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) will be appointed soon. He said that the State government is committed to fill two lakhs vacancies within a year. The CM also said that a decision on ceiling on…

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EC should have sent notices to Harish Rao than denying permission for Rythu Bandhu disbursal, says KTR

KTR questions ECI for denying Rythu Bandhu funds to farmers, citing Harish Rao's comments. He also questions fairness of ECI in allowing PM Kisan Yojana funds

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Niranjan says Harish Rao distorting ECI letter

G. Niranjan, VP of Telangana Congress, demanded Harish Rao to apologize to farmers for his statements that caused ECI to deny Rythu Bandhu funds. He rejected Rao's claim that his letter to ECI was responsible. ECI imposed restrictions on BRS leaders to prevent misuse of funds. Harish Rao broke the…

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Harish Rao accuses Congress of EC nod withdrawal for Rythu Bandhu

BRS leader and Minister T Harish Rao accused Harish Rao Congress of EC nod withdrawal for Rythu Bandhu.

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Harish Rao responsible for stopping Rythu Bandhu: Revanth

TPCC chief A. Revanth Reddy claimed that Minister T. Harish Rao was responsible for stopping the Rythu Bandhu and the Election Commission too had said Mr. Harish Rao’s statements had led to the Election Commission withdrawing its permission to provide Rythu Bandhu money.

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EC withdraws Rythu Bandhu disbursement with immediate effect

Election commission withdraws Rythu Bandhu disbursement with immediate effect. It has abruptly withdrawn the order citing violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

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BJP-BRS nexus once again exposed with ECI’s approval of Rythu Bandhu just before polling date: Revanth

Revanth Reddy alleges Fevicol bond between KCR and Modi, exposed by ECI's release of Rythu Bandhu funds. Farmers lose ₹5,000 due to this. Congress promises to provide ₹15,000 if in power

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Congress leaders telling voters they ‘will defect to BRS after winning’, says KCR

KCR accuses Congress of seeking votes by claiming they'll join BRS after election. PM Modi accused of ignoring SCCL & importing coal from Adani Group in Australia. KCR lists welfare measures implemented by BRS: Rythu Bandhu, old age pensions, free power. Alleges Congress leaders want to dump Dharani if they…

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ECI approves disbursal of Rythu Bandhu

ECI approves Telangana govt. to disburse Rythu Bandhu incentive before Assembly polls. Scheme provides ₹5,000/acre/season to farmers directly into their accounts. BRS leaders credit scheme for boosting agriculture, while Congress accused BRS of twisting their statements & spreading false propaganda.

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Telangana: Big boost to BRS ahead of poll day, Election Commission clears Rythu Bandhu scheme

HYDERABAD: In a big boost to the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana, the Election Commission of India on friday approved disbursement of Rythu Bandhu money for the farmers.

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BRS hits out at Kharge over Telangana statehood remarks

BRS hits back at Kharge's 'alms' comment; Harish Rao says Telangana achieved through democratic, non-violent movement. Urges constituents to compare Congress' promises in Karnataka to those in Telangana. BRS govt to transfer rights to beneficiaries if voted to power. Urges people to see development in Narayankhed since 2014. BRS hits…

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Vote for Congress if you want the lands to be safe: Revanth at Kamareddy

Revanth Reddy warned Kamareddy voters of outsiders grabbing their lands if KCR is voted in. He said BRS govt. neglected Gulf immigrants, beedi workers & women. He asked youth to realise how their dreams were shattered. He ridiculed KCR's comments & said Congress will give higher than Rythu Bandhu. He…

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KCR twisting my statements regarding Rythu Bandhu as he fears Congress promises to farmers: Uttam

Congress MP Uttam Kumar Reddy refuted CM KCR's false claims of his statements on Rythu Bandhu. Mr. Reddy said that he demanded timely disbursal of money to farmers. He outlined Congress' farmer-centric agenda.

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Retaining pro-farmer policies is in people’s hands now: KCR

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Rythu Bandhu next phase only after elections, election authority receives no request for releasing it

In Telangana, the Rythu Bandhu farmers investment support scheme's 2nd phase likely to be implemented by new govt. Election authority yet to receive any request from govt. to advance scheme. CM charged Congress for creating obstacles, which they refuted. New govt. faces challenge to implement scheme due to financial constraints.…

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Don’t get confused with what parties say, judge them on track record: KCR

KCR urges Telangana voters to assess objectively & support party that best protects their interests. Cites Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, Dalit Bandhu, 24x7 free power, hassle-free sale of produce, social security pension for beedi workers as achievements of BRS govt. Urges voters not to get confused by rival parties.

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Campaign style gets clearer as election heat picks up in Telangana

Telangana's election campaign is heating up with KCR galvanizing the BRS cadre and invoking the sentiment of 24-hr power supply and Rythu Bandhu scheme. Congress is banking on Sonia Gandhi's six promises and attacking alleged corruption in Kaleshwaram project. BJP is wooing BC vote bank and AIMIM is openly supporting…

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KCR accuses Congress leaders of ‘undermining’ the interests of farmers, flays Tummala Nageswara Rao

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KTR, Harish caution farmers to be wary of Congress on Rythu Bandhu issue

BRS: Congress anti-farmer; KTR & Harish Rao urge people to stand up against Congress stance on Rythu Bandhu; Karnataka farmers regret voting Congress; BRS credited ₹75,000 cr to farmers in 11 installments; Congress complaint may deny farmers financial aid. Urge farmers to think twice before voting.

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