Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging that municipalities across Telangana received “absolutely nothing” during the two years of Congress rule. Warning voters ahead of the Jammikunta municipal elections, he said that if Congress is mistakenly voted back to power, hikes in house tax, water tax and business taxes are inevitable.
Addressing a public meeting in Jammikunta, Bandi Sanjay cautioned that the financial condition of the state has deteriorated so badly that people may one day be taxed even for walking on roads to fill the treasury. He asserted that the state government does not have “even a single paisa” and said only the BJP can ensure development by bringing funds directly from the Centre without burdening citizens with new taxes.
Calling upon voters to entrust the Municipal Chairperson post to the BJP, the Union Minister said transforming the face of Jammikunta would be his personal responsibility. He alleged that despite repeated electoral victories for Congress and BRS, the town has remained stagnant for years, with leaders seeking votes but failing to deliver development. Even promises made to women such as ₹2,500 assistance, gold and scooters were not fulfilled, he said.
Highlighting Central support, Bandi Sanjay said that after BJP’s performance in Panchayat elections, ₹259 crore was sanctioned for Panchayats. For Jammikunta alone, he said ₹8.23 crore was received through the 14th and 15th Finance Commissions, ₹33 crore under the AMRUT scheme, ₹8.45 crore under PM SVANidhi benefiting 4,587 people, and ₹6.50 crore under Khelo India for a synthetic athletic track. He also cited free bicycles and payment of exam fees for Class 10 government school students, and CSR and MPLADS funds worth ₹2 crore for medical equipment at the government hospital.
Outlining future plans, he promised the development of Nayani Cheruvu as a recreational reservoir with boating facilities, modernisation of Jammikunta Railway Station on the lines of Karimnagar, and development of the town as a vegetable and commercial hub.
