Congress and BJP leaders have compromised Telangana's honour: KTR

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao has levelled a serious allegation against leaders of the Congress and BJP, claiming they have compromised the self-respect of Telangana. According to a report by The Hindu, KTR raised objections to the behaviour of BJP leaders during a visit by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming that such conduct has hurt the state's honour.

KTR alleged that BJP state president N. Ramachandra Rao had touched Amit Shah's feet. Furthermore, he criticised Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, stating that he was behaving like a security guard in the presence of Amit Shah. He alleged that these incidents constituted an insult to Telangana's self-respect before the Delhi leadership.

Targeting Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, he stated that the poor treatment of the CM by the party high command is an insult to Telangana. KTR cited an incident where security personnel of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi stopped Revanth Reddy while he was attempting to meet her. He alleged that this clearly demonstrates the level of importance given to Revanth Reddy within his own party.

KTR further stated that leaders of both the Congress and BJP are more preoccupied with pleasing their national leadership and have failed to protect the interests of Telangana. He remarked in harsh words, "Congress leaders carry the bags of their Delhi leadership, while BJP leaders lift their shoes."

Questioning Amit Shah's visit to Hyderabad, KTR asked what the Home Minister has brought for the state. Challenging the BJP leadership, he asked if they could name a single major metro project, national project, or leading educational institution approved for the state. He further alleged that Shah returned without announcing any significant benefit. He added that Revanth Reddy is busy running errands in Delhi instead of securing funds and development projects for the state.

K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) is a leading leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party and has played a significant role in the state's politics.