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Revanth Reddy Hits Back at BJP and BRS, Denounces “Undemocratic” Tactics
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the BRS during a press interaction in Delhi on Friday, accusing both parties of orchestrating a misinformation campaign. The Chief Minister specifically addressed the rejection of AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination papers, labeling the incident as a deeply painful and “undemocratic” maneuver. Revanth Reddy alleged that the BJP, lacking the requisite numbers to win the seat in Madhya Pradesh, acted with “ill intentions” by fielding a third candidate. He claimed the returning officer behaved like a BJP partisan, pointing out that there were no pending criminal cases against Natarajan in Telangana to justify the disqualification. By doing so, he argued, the BJP has transitioned from “vote chori” (stealing votes) to “seat chori” (stealing seats), while simultaneously painting Congress leaders as political coverts to deflect criticism.
Expanding his critique of the BJP’s governing style, the Chief Minister suggested that the saffron party is effectively abandoning its foundational democratic tenets in favor of authoritarianism. Revanth Reddy remarked that the BJP appears to have moved beyond its internal fascination with Nathuram Godse, now openly emulating the dictatorial governing style of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He argued that the BJP is systematically undermining India’s democratic fabric by ensuring predetermined outcomes in electoral processes, creating an environment of one-party hegemony. Furthermore, he distanced himself from recent trending controversy regarding remarks on Adolf Hitler, firmly asserting that any individual committed to democracy would find such a comparison abhorrent and never look to a Nazi dictator as a source of inspiration.
The Chief Minister also took the opportunity to clarify his stance on the recent political friction surrounding Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Revanth Reddy maintained that Pawan Kalyan is free to visit, travel, and contest elections within Telangana, and emphasized that previous criticisms of the Jana Sena chief by Telangana ministers were strictly a response to statements perceived as being harmful to the state’s interests. Addressing the denial of permission for a recent public meeting, he cited specific law-and-order concerns rather than political vendetta. He pointedly turned the tables on the rhetoric by questioning why the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy-led opposition faces similar restrictions in Andhra Pradesh, challenging Pawan Kalyan to address the inconsistencies in democratic access within his own home state.
A significant portion of the Chief Minister’s address was dedicated to the ongoing tiff with Union Minister and BJP leader G. Kishan Reddy regarding the development of Telangana. Revanth Reddy squarely blamed Kishan Reddy for the bureaucratic gridlock stalling critical state infrastructure, including the Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion and the Regional Ring Road project. He alleged that the Union Minister has been actively obstructing central funding and acting in coordination with BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao to sabotage the state’s progress. Revanth Reddy challenged Kishan Reddy to prove his commitment to Telangana by demonstrating a single instance where he held the Centre accountable or successfully lobbied the Prime Minister on behalf of the state’s urgent infrastructure needs.
Highlighting the state’s struggle for water rights, Revanth Reddy questioned whether Kishan Reddy possessed the political resolve to stand up for Telangana’s interests when dealing with neighboring states. Drawing a comparison to the historic transfer of mandals for the Polavaram project, the Chief Minister challenged Kishan Reddy to secure 1,500 acres from Maharashtra to facilitate the Tummidihatti project. He questioned if the Union Minister would dare boycott Cabinet meetings until Maharashtra settles Telangana’s demands. Revanth Reddy maintained that his own advocacy for the state remains proactive, noting that he had already engaged in direct talks regarding the Tummidihatti barrage with the Prime Minister and the Maharashtra Chief Minister, with positive indications for a high-level resolution meeting in July.
Closing his interaction, the Chief Minister addressed internal rumors and public speculation regarding his political conduct. He categorically rejected reports suggesting that a Cabinet expansion was currently on the table or under discussion with the Congress high command. He also sought to clear the air regarding his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing speculation about his proximity to the BJP leadership. Revanth Reddy asserted that the optics of the meeting were misconstrued, clarifying that it was the Prime Minister who initiated the physical gesture of an embrace during their encounter. With these clarifications, he underscored his administration’s focus on navigating federal relations while continuing to hold the BJP and BRS accountable for their regional political maneuvering.
