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Congress Rebukes Harish Rao Over Claims on Telangana Workers Stranded in Jordan

Families report no relief, with 12 men in Jordan alleging fraud and unpaid wages.

Overview

  • The 12 migrants from Nizamabad, Nirmal, Kamareddy, Jagtial and Siddipet say they were deceived by middlemen after paying about ₹2 lakh each.
  • A video posted by a worker describes poor food and housing conditions and claims company officials force low‑paid work.
  • The group says they sought help from the Indian Embassy in Jordan without receiving assistance, and that employers are withholding salaries and contract release.
  • BRS leader T. Harish Rao has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Union ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar to arrange their return.
  • Congress leaders on Oct. 11 criticized Rao’s comments and cited alleged lapses during prior BRS rule in their rebuttal.