Hyderabad, Feb 8 (Reporter) Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday said that the previous BRS government after its ten years rule, had handed over a ‘debt-ridden' state to the present Congress regime in the state. Addressing the Joint Session of Legislative assembly and Council on the opening day of the budget session here, Soundararajan said, the people of Telangana had handed over a rich state to the previous government and after ten years, they have handed over a debt-ridden state to the present government. The state government’s immediate challenge is to improve the state’s financial situation without burdening the people, she said the state government is committed to restoring financial discipline and transparency. The 'white paper' on Finance released during the last session of the Assembly had laid bare the incompetent and reckless manner in which the previous (BRS) government has managed public finance. This budget for the financial year 2024-25 gives the present government an opportunity to start the path of restoration, responsibility and accountability in the management of public finance, the Governor said. Hyderabad, the state capital of Telangana, is not only the seat of governance but also a source of revenue for the welfare and development state, she said we aim to revive its past glory and continue decentralizing development across the state. The rebuilding process extends to institutions that have suffered in the last decade, Soundararajan said that all the institutions that are critical to the growth and development of the state, like TSPSC, the TSHRC, State Information Commission, Universities, will be given the space to function in a responsible manner. The recent elections marked a decisive moment, a collective call for change and equitable progress. The message was clear and resonant- the people of Telangana yearned for freedom, democracy and governance that reflected their aspirations, the Governor said. Appreciating the collective wisdom of the people, whose verdict became the cornerstone for civil rights and democratic rule, she said the rechristened Jyotiba Phule Praja Bhavan is now open for the public to access and ventilate their grievances. The Telangana Government is now by the people and for the people, Soundararajan added...////...