Hyderabad, Feb. 10 -- Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy expressed their criticism of the state budget presented for 2024-25, stating that it is a manipulative combination of numbers and words.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Reddy remarked on the budget, emphasizing that, aside from allocating Rs 19,746 crore for agriculture, there is a lack of clarity on crucial agricultural programs like Rythubandhu, farmer loan waivers, crop insurance, interest-free crop loans, and seed development.

He raised concerns about the implementation of the six guarantees promised by Congress to farmers and accused the government of betraying them.

Reddy also pointed out discrepancies in the allocation of funds for urban development...