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Politics
Most Telangana MPs lag in spending Centre‑allocated development funds
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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A recent Times of India report reveals that the majority of Lok Sabha members from Telangana have not utilized the development funds allotted by the central government.
The Times of India has highlighted a shortfall in the utilisation of central development funds by Telangana's representatives in the Lok Sabha. Each MP receives a specific allocation from the Union government to finance local projects, but the latest data indicates that a large share of these MPs have not spent the money assigned to them.
According to the report, more than half of the state's MPs have left a significant portion of their funds unspent, raising questions about the effectiveness of constituency‑level development initiatives. The unused amounts remain with the central authorities, awaiting reallocation or return.
The situation has prompted calls for greater oversight and accountability, with civil society groups urging the Ministry of Finance to ensure that allocated resources are deployed promptly for the benefit of local communities.
According to the report, more than half of the state's MPs have left a significant portion of their funds unspent, raising questions about the effectiveness of constituency‑level development initiatives. The unused amounts remain with the central authorities, awaiting reallocation or return.
The situation has prompted calls for greater oversight and accountability, with civil society groups urging the Ministry of Finance to ensure that allocated resources are deployed promptly for the benefit of local communities.