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Revanth Reddy challenges KCR and defends Owaisi's patriotism
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has intensified political confrontations with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). During a public meeting in Nakrekal marking 1,000 days of Congress governance, Reddy challenged BRS President K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) to attend Assembly sessions or resign his MLA post for the Gajwel constituency, citing KCR's prolonged absence despite receiving government remuneration.
Reddy also projected a dominant future for the Congress party, vowing to win between 90 and 100 seats in the next Assembly elections and targeting the constituencies of BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao. Additionally, the Chief Minister accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the electoral process through Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to disenfranchise voters.
In a notable shift in political rhetoric, Reddy defended the patriotism of AIMIM leaders Asaduddin and Akbaruddin Owaisi, stating that no one can question their commitment to the country. This comment drew criticism from BJP MP K. Laxman, who ridiculed the comparison of the Owaisi brothers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Conversely, Asaduddin Owaisi expressed support for Reddy’s leadership, stating that while his party may oppose Congress, he personally supports the Chief Minister’s vision for Telangana’s development.
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AIMIM · Amit Shah · Asaduddin Owaisi · BJP · Bharat Rashtra Samithi · Indian National Congress · K. Chandrashekhar Rao · Narendra Modi · Revanth Reddy · Telangana
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is using the comparison for political opportunism to secure votes in upcoming municipal elections.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The comparison between the Owaisi brothers and Modi-Shah is an unacceptable comparison of ideologically different leaders.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] AIMIM has consistently opposed national decisions such as the abrogation of Article 370 and the Citizenship Amendment Act. www.siasat.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chief Minister's comments are driven by vote-bank politics. www.siasat.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] AIMIM leaders Asaduddin and Akbaruddin Owaisi are as patriotic as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. www.siasat.com