Former minister Harish Rao criticized the Telangana government for failing to fulfill promises made to homeguards. Speaking on Homeguards’ Rising Day, he said the Congress government promised several benefits before elections, but none were implemented after coming to power. Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of humiliating homeguards through improper actions, leaving them in distress across the state.
Rao highlighted that the government announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for families of homeguards who die naturally, according to G.O. No.2 issued in January 2025. However, even after ten months, no homeguard family has received the promised amount. Health cards were also promised, but delays in treatment have caused fatalities among homeguards.
Uniform allowances for the past four years have not been provided to homeguards outside Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda regions. Promises made by Revanth Reddy to support families and provide compassionate appointments were ignored. Homeguards struggle to pay school fees and house rent due to irregular salaries.
In the past two years, over 60 homeguards have died. Apart from road accident cases, natural death compensations were not given. Retirement benefits, orderly systems, and other allowances remain unfulfilled. Harish Rao demanded immediate action by the Telangana government to resolve homeguard issues.
