Urea shortage: Revanth Reddy blams BRS, Tummala blames centre Vaitla K, July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 A severe urea shortage gripping Telangana during the crucial Kharif season has ignited a fierce political blame game, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accusing the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) for spreading false rumors, while Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao points to the Central government’s failure to deliver adequate supplies. The crisis has left farmers queuing for hours, paying inflated prices, and staging protests across districts, threatening agricultural productivity in the state. The Urea crisis: Telangana’s farmers are grappling with an acute shortage of urea, a critical fertilizer for the ongoing Kharif season, exacerbated by improved rainfall that has spurred sowing activities. The state requires approximately 5 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of urea for April to June, but only 3.06 lakh MT was supplied, leaving a shortfall of 1.94 lakh MT. For July, the Centre allocated 63,000 tonnes of domestically produced urea and 97,000 MT of imported urea, but only 29,000 tonnes have been delivered so far, according to official statements. Farmers are reportedly paying Rs 400-500 per sack against the government-fixed price of Rs 266.50, with allegations of black marketing by middlemen adding to their woes. 📖 Must Read: Revanth Reddy repeats Rhetoric: uses abusive words for KCR Revanth Reddy’s accusations against BRS Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has squarely blamed the BRS for the fertilizer crisis, alleging that their mismanagement during their decade-long rule (2014-2023) laid the groundwork for the current chaos. During a meeting with Union Minister for Fertilisers and Chemicals J.P. Nadda on July 8, 2025, Reddy highlighted the shortfall and urged the Centre to expedite supplies. He has accused the BRS of failing to streamline fertilizer distribution and allowing corruption to fester, which he claims continues to disrupt supply chains. Reddy also announced toll-free numbers for farmers to report irregularities and warned of strict action against those diverting stocks for non-agricultural purposes. In a public address, Revanth Reddy challenged BRS and BJP leaders to a debate on farmer welfare, asserting that his government is taking proactive steps to address the crisis despite inherited systemic issues. 📖 Must Read: Revanth Reddy open to dialogue with Andhra on Banakacharla project Tummala Nageswara Rao’s stand Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has taken a different tack, attributing the urea shortage to the Central government’s failure to meet Telangana’s allocated quota. In letters to Union Minister J.P. Nadda, Tummala highlighted the significant gap in supply, noting that the shortfall of 1.94 lakh MT has severely impacted farmers. He urged the Centre to allocate vessels for transporting 97,000 MT of imported urea scheduled for July and to increase the quota of domestically produced urea. Tummala also criticized the Centre’s push for organic farming, arguing that it lacks groundwork, such as educating farmers or ensuring the availability of organic inputs, leaving farmers reliant on chemical fertilizers like urea. Tummala’s comments have drawn sharp rebuttals from the BJP, with state president N. Ramchander Rao accusing the Congress government of deflecting blame to mask its own inefficiencies. Rao claimed that the Centre supplied 12.2 lakh MT of urea against Telangana’s request for 9.5 lakh MT, questioning the fate of the excess 2.5 lakh MT and alleging collusion with middlemen leading to black marketing. 📖 Must Read: Revanth Reddy govt releases Rythu Bharosa ahead of local body elections BRS fires back The BRS has hit back at both the Congress and the Centre, accusing them of leaving farmers in the lurch. BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) demanded a thorough investigation into the fertilizer shortage, questioning why farmers are forced to buy urea at inflated prices despite the Centre’s claims of surplus supply. He criticized the Congress government for failing to implement promised schemes like Rythu Bharosa and farm loan waivers, alleging that the urea crisis is a result of administrative negligence. KTR also accused local Congress officials of prioritizing party activists in urea distribution, further exacerbating the crisis.