Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy today said that the recent arrest of film actor Allu Arjun in relation to the Sandhya theatre stampede during the premiere of
Pushpa 2 had elevated Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's profile to that of a pan-India Chief Minister for delivering a powerful message that everyone should be treated equally under the law.
In a meeting with the press, the MP held forth on a variety of issues of the State.
He criticised the BRS for "disseminating misleading information" about the Rythu Bharosa scheme, and said that the opposition leaders were attempting to deceive the farming community.
"Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao made a misguided decision that resulted in approximately Rs 22,000 crore being allocated to ineligible individuals under the Rythu Bandhu scheme. This government is committed to avoiding the errors of its predecessor. The Rythu Bharosa scheme is designed to support all eligible farmers," he said.
He also accused BRS working president K T Rama Rao of diverting public attention through inconsistent statements regarding the Formula E race case.
"On one occasion he claims that the case is not related to him. On another, he asserts his complete involvement. He also alleges that the government initiated this case as part of a conspiracy. KTR does not maintain a consistent stance regarding the matter," the MP said.