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Laxman Kumar rejects Harish Rao’s charges, seeks debate on PwD welfare

Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, representing the Congress party in Telangana, rejected allegations by BRS deputy floor leader Harish Rao regarding the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwD). Kumar accused the previous BRS government of failing to fulfill promises made to PwDs in their election manifestos. He emphasized ongoing efforts, including distributing ₹50 crore worth of assistive devices and prioritizing housing through the Indiramma Housing Scheme. Kumar also mentioned plans to provide free travel on TGSRTC buses and increase pension support. He challenged Rao to present evidence against the current government's policies.

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Laxman Kumar rejects Harish Rao’s charges, seeks debate on PwD welfare

Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, representing the Congress party in Telangana, rejected allegations by BRS deputy floor leader Harish Rao regarding the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwD). Kumar accused the previous BRS government of failing to fulfill promises made to PwDs in their election manifestos. He emphasized ongoing efforts, including distributing ₹50 crore worth of assistive devices and prioritizing housing through the Indiramma Housing Scheme. Kumar also mentioned plans to provide free travel on TGSRTC buses and increase pension support. He challenged Rao to present evidence against the current government's policies.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the current Congress-led government as proactive in addressing PwD welfare, contrasting it with the alleged failures of the previous BRS administration. Language emphasizes the government's achievements and challenges critics to provide evidence, suggesting a left-leaning emphasis

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