BRS MLA T Harish Rao Criticizes Telangana Government Over Unpaid Salaries for Biodiversity Board Staff
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Saturday, September 7, sharply criticized the Telangana government for failing to disburse salaries to the staff of the Biodiversity Board. Rao highlighted the government’s failure to meet its financial obligations, raising concerns about the treatment of employees within the board.
“The employees, including scientists and ground staff, have been left in the lurch,” Rao stated. He pointed out that despite Rs 10 crore having been allocated during the BRS regime, the staff have yet to receive their salaries.
Rao specifically targeted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, urging immediate action to rectify the situation. “Enough with the delays and excuses, act swiftly! We demand the immediate release of funds to support our dedicated environmental protectors,” Rao asserted.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rao criticized the current government’s handling of the issue: “Over a year without pay! Telangana’s Biodiversity Board staff, from scientists to ground crew, are left in the lurch. Despite a Rs 10 crore fund earmarked by the previous BRS government, the Congress has failed to release these essential funds.”
Rao also condemned Congress over its claims of timely payments, highlighting the severe impact on employees. “Our employees face harsh realities—driving taxis and struggling to make ends meet, with their children forced to drop out of school,” he added.
