KCR family should donate Rs 1k crore or Rs 2k cr: CM Revanth lashes out at KCR’s inaction

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy strongly criticised KCR and his family for their inaction amid the flood crisis in Telangana during a review meeting in Khammam. The CM accused the Kalvakuntla family of failing to help flood-affected people despite the devastating heavy rains across the state. “Our people have lost everything due to the floods, but the Kalvakuntla family won’t give even a single penny to help the victims,” Revanth said during the meeting. Appreciating former VP Venkaiah Naidu for donating to the CMRF, he highlighted the corruption of the Kalvakuntla family saying, “Out of the Rs 1 lakh crore looted by the Kalvakuntla family, can’t they spare Rs 1,000 or Rs 2,000 crore to help flood victims?” Revanth announced several relief measures including a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives and immediate assistance of Rs 10,000 for every house damaged by the floods. He also allocated Rs 5 crore to the Collectors as an immediate relief. The Chief Minister said that while opposition leaders in AP (Jagan Mohan Reddy) are actively helping their people, the TG opposition has remained silent. “Opposition leaders should go to people first in such situations and report facts to the government. If needed they should question the government. The main opposition leader of AP (Jagan) is also on the ground. Why is our opposition leader silent?” Revanth said. He also criticised KTR, accusing him of enjoying himself in the US while the state faces a severe crisis. “It’s okay for KTR to go to the US and enjoy life, but he shouldn’t throw mud on Ministers Bhatti Vikramarka, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Uttam Kumar Reddy who are on the ground,” the CM said. “Why don’t you ask the Centre for funds or declare it as a national calamity,” the CM said. He emphasised that it is the government’s duty to protect the people and criticised some media outlets for biased reporting. He called on businesses and voluntary organisations to assist the flood victims and commended Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and other Ministers for their proactive involvement in relief operations.