BJP alleges 40% commission culture under Congress rule, slams Hate speech bill

BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao on Tuesday alleged that people were increasingly disillusioned with the ruling Congress Party, accusing it of “running on 40% commissions” in the name of projects and welfare schemes.

Addressing a training programme for party workers in Mahabubnagar, Mr. Rao alleged that corruption had become the defining feature of the Congress government, whether it was under the banner of Musi rejuvenation, HYDRAA, health initiatives, or other programmes.

“For years, Congress leaders in the Assembly and outside kept saying that the Centre was not releasing funds. Even former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao made the same allegation. But the truth is that the Centre is providing funds, which are being diverted for commissions and corruption,” he charged.

Citing the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’ as an example, Mr. Rao alleged that housing funds meant for the poor were being rebranded at the State level as “Indiramma houses”. “Commissions are being taken, but houses are not being constructed properly. People need to understand these realities,” he said.

Claiming that the BJP was the only credible alternative, Mr. Rao said people were increasingly prepared to accept the party as one that could provide a government that genuinely cares. “The mood in Telangana is clearly in favour of the BJP. They have seen both the BRS and Congress governments and are coming to one conclusion — this time, Telangana must give the BJP an opportunity,” he asserted.

Apart from strengthening the party organisation, Mr. Rao said BJP workers must also create awareness about welfare schemes implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, including free ration for the poor, annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 to farmers, and the development of smaller irrigation projects.

Meanwhile, the BJP also criticised the proposed ‘Hate Speech’ Bill and ‘Rohit Vemula Act’, calling them “politically motivated” measures aimed at targeting opposition voices. BJP chief spokesperson N.V. Subash said existing laws, including the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, were sufficient to deal with hate speech, incitement, and untouchability.

Questioning the need for additional legislation, he asked whether the proposed laws were intended to strengthen the rule of law or selectively silence dissent. He also alleged that the laws may not be applied uniformly, particularly against leaders of the AIMIM, whom he accused of making provocative statements without facing legal action. The BJP demanded that the government withdraw the bills or subject them to wider public and legal scrutiny.