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Telangana sinking under mounting debt Congress fails governance test CAG report reveals deep financial mismanagement under Congress Destroyed crops, Declining economy Congress governance questioned
31st March 2026, Hyderabad.
K. Kavitha expressed deep concern over the deteriorating financial condition of the state, alleging that the Congress government has plunged Telangana into an unsustainable debt spiral. Referring to the CAG findings, she described the current fiscal situation as alarming and indicative of systemic mismanagement.
She recalled that prior to coming to power, Congress leaders had promised to “create wealth and distribute it among the poor.” However, she asserted that instead of fulfilling these promises, the government has become heavily dependent on borrowings. She criticized the administration for reportedly resorting to borrowing from the RBI on nearly every day of the 2024–25 financial year, terming it a matter of serious concern.
Kavitha pointed out that raising ₹1.30 lakh crore in loans within a single year to sustain government operations reflects a lack of fiscal discipline. She further noted that, as per the CAG report, ₹6,000 crore of these borrowings remained unpaid even after the close of the financial year. Despite the state generating approximately ₹12,000 crore in monthly revenue, she argued that the government has failed to maintain even a minimal daily balance for essential expenditures.
*Failure to deliver on economic promises*
Highlighting pre-election assurances, Kavitha stated that Congress leaders had made ambitious claims about boosting wealth and supporting the underprivileged. Contrary to these assurances, she alleged that the government has relied excessively on debt rather than strengthening revenue generation.
She further claimed that the state’s total debt has risen to ₹8.65 lakh crore, placing an estimated burden of nearly ₹9 lakh on every household. In this context, continuing to project a “surplus budget,” she said, is a deliberate attempt to mislead the people of Telangana.
Kavitha emphasized that the CAG report has laid bare the government’s financial mismanagement and urged the administration to move beyond publicity-driven governance. She called for immediate corrective measures to restore fiscal stability and ensure responsible economic management.
*Immediate relief needed for farmers hit by untimely rains*
Kavitha also voiced concern over the plight of farmers affected by recent untimely rains. She noted that districts such as Jagityal, Karimnagar, Siddipet, and Nirmal have witnessed significant crop damage at a critical stage, just before harvest.
Crops including maize and mangoes reportedly fell across hundreds of acres, while sesame, turmeric, and paddy suffered extensive losses. She described the situation as devastating, with farmers’ hard-earned efforts being wiped out overnight due to unexpected rainfall late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
She urged the government to respond promptly by conducting damage assessments and ensuring that adequate compensation and relief reach every affected farmer without delay.
K. Kavitha expressed deep concern over the deteriorating financial condition of the state, alleging that the Congress government has plunged Telangana into an unsustainable debt spiral. Referring to the CAG findings, she described the current fiscal situation as alarming and indicative of systemic mismanagement.
She recalled that prior to coming to power, Congress leaders had promised to “create wealth and distribute it among the poor.” However, she asserted that instead of fulfilling these promises, the government has become heavily dependent on borrowings. She criticized the administration for reportedly resorting to borrowing from the RBI on nearly every day of the 2024–25 financial year, terming it a matter of serious concern.
Kavitha pointed out that raising ₹1.30 lakh crore in loans within a single year to sustain government operations reflects a lack of fiscal discipline. She further noted that, as per the CAG report, ₹6,000 crore of these borrowings remained unpaid even after the close of the financial year. Despite the state generating approximately ₹12,000 crore in monthly revenue, she argued that the government has failed to maintain even a minimal daily balance for essential expenditures.
*Failure to deliver on economic promises*
Highlighting pre-election assurances, Kavitha stated that Congress leaders had made ambitious claims about boosting wealth and supporting the underprivileged. Contrary to these assurances, she alleged that the government has relied excessively on debt rather than strengthening revenue generation.
She further claimed that the state’s total debt has risen to ₹8.65 lakh crore, placing an estimated burden of nearly ₹9 lakh on every household. In this context, continuing to project a “surplus budget,” she said, is a deliberate attempt to mislead the people of Telangana.
Kavitha emphasized that the CAG report has laid bare the government’s financial mismanagement and urged the administration to move beyond publicity-driven governance. She called for immediate corrective measures to restore fiscal stability and ensure responsible economic management.
*Immediate relief needed for farmers hit by untimely rains*
Kavitha also voiced concern over the plight of farmers affected by recent untimely rains. She noted that districts such as Jagityal, Karimnagar, Siddipet, and Nirmal have witnessed significant crop damage at a critical stage, just before harvest.
Crops including maize and mangoes reportedly fell across hundreds of acres, while sesame, turmeric, and paddy suffered extensive losses. She described the situation as devastating, with farmers’ hard-earned efforts being wiped out overnight due to unexpected rainfall late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
She urged the government to respond promptly by conducting damage assessments and ensuring that adequate compensation and relief reach every affected farmer without delay.
