The Congress government in Telangana is facing criticism over the distribution of sarees for the Bathukamma festival. Many allege that the government has failed to make proper arrangements for the women's festival.
Critics stated that Bathukamma is not just a nine-day flower festival but the heartbeat of crores of Telangana people. They expressed anger, saying that the self-respect of women is being insulted in their own state.
Allegations have surfaced that the Congress rulers are showing discrimination towards the Bathukamma festival, which stood as a symbol of identity during the Telangana movement. Critics noted this is happening in their usual manner.
Textile workers in Sircilla are struggling with hunger as they have not received sufficient saree orders for the festival. This lack of orders is severely impacting the livelihoods of these families.
Questions were raised about whether Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who uses the names of all visible gods for politics, is unable to make proper arrangements for the grand Bathukamma festival of Telangana women.
Critics also speculated whether the government is acting this way out of fear that KCR's songs would be heard in Bathukamma celebrations, similar to the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
