Hyderabad: BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao has lauded the Andhra Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for its proactive response to recent flooding, including deploying six helicopters and 150 rescue boats to assist affected areas. In contrast, KTR has criticized the Congress government in Telangana for its perceived inaction during the crisis.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), KTR questioned the effectiveness of the Telangana government’s flood relief efforts, asking, “How many lives have been saved by the Telangana Chief Minister’s helicopters and boats?” He expressed dissatisfaction with the local government’s response, describing it as having achieved “Big Zero” in terms of saving lives.
KTR accused the Congress administration of failing to provide timely assistance, citing a specific incident in Khammam where a family of four was stranded from morning until evening without any government intervention. He noted that the family’s relatives had to arrange for rescue operations from Madhira.
Additionally, KTR highlighted the heroic actions of a JCB driver who risked his life to rescue nine individuals amidst the floods, criticizing ministers for their lack of support.
KTR also referenced past statements made by Revanth Reddy, who, while in opposition, had demanded Rs. 25 lakhs in compensation for flood victims. He questioned whether the current administration would now be content with a reduced compensation amount of Rs. 5 lakhs.
