BRS leader and former minister Harish Rao today condemned the Congress government's "unjust" suspension of 163 Agricultural Extension Officers (AEOs) for their non-participation in the digital crop survey.
He said that while States like Maharashtra, Odisha and Karnataka were utilizing private companies and outsourcing staff for digital surveys, the Telangana government was unfairly burdening its AEOs with additional duties, leading to their harassment and suspension.
Rao said, "As part of the State's agricultural expansion and cultivation growth goals, 1,500 new AEO posts were created. AEOs have played a crucial role in Telangana's success, helping the State become the country's food provider. Their contributions are invaluable to our growth and prosperity."
"It is deeply regrettable then that the Congress government is treating them so harshly. Is this your idea of governance - imposing undue burdens on employees and suspending them for not complying with unreasonable demands? We urge the immediate reinstatement of all 163 suspended AEOs, and call on the government to ensure that the digital survey process is conducted without placing undue pressure on these essential employees. The Congress government must stop punishing those who serve the people of Telangana," he added.
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