New Delhi: The Election Commission on Tuesday directed the Telangana government to postpone payments under the Rythu Bharosa scheme till the Lok Sabha elections in the state on May 13.
In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana, the Election Commission also said that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had violated the model code of conduct by saying in public speeches that the payment for the scheme would be made on or before May 9.
Elections will be held on May 13 in the fourth phase for all 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana.
"On the above basis and in clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President and star campaigner and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the Commission has directed that the remaining installment under the Rythu Bharosa Scheme for the Rabi season of 2023 will be disbursed The Commission said that this will come into effect only after the completion of voting in Telangana state on 13.05.2024.
In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana, the Election Commission also said that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had violated the model code of conduct by saying in public speeches that the payment for the scheme would be made on or before May 9.
Elections will be held on May 13 in the fourth phase for all 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana.
"On the above basis and in clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President and star campaigner and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the Commission has directed that the remaining installment under the Rythu Bharosa Scheme for the Rabi season of 2023 will be disbursed The Commission said that this will come into effect only after the completion of voting in Telangana state on 13.05.2024.
