HYDERABAD: TRS has upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government by lashing out at the non-release of the pending Rs 29,891 crore funds from the Centre to the state.

While TRS MPs in Rajya Sabha and

raised the issue and also disrupted proceedings in the upper house seeking the state's share of funds from the Centre, former MP

tweeted: “Cooperative federalism cannot just remain a slogan. @narendramodi ji please take note and what is rightfully

’s share in GST, BRGF and other central government dues should be released timely. MPs protesting in Parliament for what should be a regular transaction between Centre and State is sad.”

Holding placards, TRS MPs staged a demonstration in front of the Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex in New Delhi on Wednesday, demanding the release of Central funds. Earlier during the day, TRS workers disrupted the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha, resulting in its adjournment for an hour. TRS in the upper house demanded that the chairman take up a discussion on their demand.

In Lok Sabha, TRS floor leader

said: “The Centre owes Rs 29,891 crore to the state, but it is not being released despite several reminders. Even chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has written to the Prime Minister and other ministers concerned. We (TRS MPs) are also following it up with the Central government, but funds have not been released. Even the devolution of GST was not as per norms laid down by the Centre,” he said.