In a heated political climate in Telangana, former minister Harish Rao made bold claims against the state’s Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, during a corner meeting held in Jinnaram of Sangareddy district on Saturday. Rao asserted that while K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) embodies the history of the Telangana movement, Revanth represents a history of betrayal. His remarks come in the backdrop of the upcoming municipal elections, intensifying the political rivalry between the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the opposition Congress party.
During his address, Rao did not hold back in his criticism of Revanth Reddy, labeling him a ‘thief’ caught in the vote-for-note scandal. He accused Revanth of betraying the state by restricting the flow of water to Telangana from Andhra Pradesh, despite holding the position of Chief Minister. Rao’s comments struck a chord with local party workers, as he expressed outrage over Revanth’s alleged collusion with TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu, accusing them of deceiving the people of Telangana.
Rao urged voters not to fall for Revanth’s words, emphasizing the need to be vigilant against the Congress party, which he claims has deceived all sections of society. He called for a decisive vote in the municipal elections to teach the Congress party a lesson for their past actions. The meeting saw a significant turnout of party coordinators like Adarsh Reddy, BRS candidates, leaders, activists, and local residents, all rallying behind Rao’s message.
The political tension escalated further in Gajwel, Siddipet district, where clashes broke out between Congress and BRS supporters in the R&R Colony. The unrest was triggered by Congress leaders attempting to block the arrival of Harish Rao, who was reportedly en route to an election campaign rally in the area. BRS supporters responded with counter-slogans, fueling the confrontation.
As the situation grew tense, Harish Rao decided to divert his route to Tupran, avoiding a potential confrontation. In his absence, BRS leaders like Vanturu Pratap Reddy and MLC Yadavareddy attempted to continue with the campaign rally. However, the atmosphere turned chaotic as leaders from both parties engaged in a physical altercation, exchanging shoes and insults.
Law enforcement, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Narsimhulu and Gajwel Inspector Ravi Kumar, intervened by deploying lathi charge to disperse the two groups, restoring order to the area. This incident underscores the growing volatility in Telangana’s political landscape as municipal elections approach, with both the BRS and Congress vying for voter support amidst a backdrop of allegations and counterclaims.
