BRS protests against Congress over free power remarks for farmers

Ruling BRS MLC K Kavitha and other party leaders in Telangana held protests on Wednesday against state Congress president A Revanth Reddy’s alleged comments that three hours of free power supply is enough for farmers and that 24×7 free power is not required. Reddy, who is currently on a visit to the United States, denied making any such remarks. Kavitha and other party leaders and activists held a protest at Vidyut Soudha here, the headquarters of power utilities, against the Congress.
Speaking on the occasion, Kavitha said Telangana is the first state to provide investment support to farmers, which has been appreciated by several economists. Telangana is the only state in the country to supply free and unconditional power to farmers, she said.
Referring to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s release of a “farmers’ declaration” in Telangana, she alleged that “Congress exposed its real self” by saying that only three hours of free power are enough for farmers.
“I am questioning Rahul Gandhi ji today. Is it really enough? Is that Congress’ policy? Do you want to cancel 24 hours of free power to farmers and give only three hours of power?