Recently, Telangana’s Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had a sharp exchange with KT Rama Rao (KTR), a key leader of the BRS party, during a session in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. The argument began when CM Revanth Reddy responded to KTR’s remarks about removing the statue of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi from the state secretariat.

Defending Rajiv Gandhi’s Statue

CM Revanth Reddy strongly defended keeping Rajiv Gandhi’s statue in the secretariat. He stated that Rajiv Gandhi was an important leader who contributed greatly to the country, and his statue should remain as a symbol of respect. He also criticized KTR’s idea of replacing it, asking what kind of message it would send if a statue of someone less deserving were put up instead.

Furthermore, CM Revanth Reddy announced that by December 9th, his government would install a statue of Telangana Thalli (Mother Telangana) in the secretariat to honor the culture and pride of Telangana.

Heated Debate Over Political Issues

The argument wasn’t just about the statue; it also reflected the ongoing political rivalry between Revanth Reddy and KTR. CM Revanth Reddy accused the BRS party of not doing enough for Telangana and supporting the central government on decisions that harmed the state. He pointed out that the BRS party backed policies like the GST Bill and demonetization, which he believes were not in Telangana’s best interest.

KTR fired back, questioning how Revanth Reddy became Chief Minister and suggesting that it was more due to political deals than hard work. This exchange highlighted the deep disagreements between the two leaders, both of whom believe they are fighting for what is best for Telangana.

Conclusion

This intense discussion in the assembly shows how divided Telangana’s politics are right now. CM Revanth Reddy’s comments suggest that he is determined to protect Telangana’s heritage and honor its leaders. As the state approaches its next elections, these types of confrontations are likely to become more common, with both leaders trying to win the support of the people by appealing to their pride in Telangana.

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