‘Wants to be PM, but acts like a coward’: KTR targets Rahul Gandhi
BRS leader KTR lashes out at Rahul Gandhi, calling him a coward and accusing him of allowing anarchy in Telangana under CM Revanth Reddy.
In a blistering verbal assault, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. KTR questioned Gandhi's fitness to aspire to the highest office in the country, accusing him of displaying cowardice and failing to protect democratic values in Telangana.
Accusations of Cowardice and Anarchy
Taking to the social media platform X, KTR did not mince words, describing Gandhi as someone who desires the Prime Minister's post but behaves like a "coward, a bully and an undemocratic human." The BRS leader claimed there is a massive contradiction in Gandhi's political persona, alleging that while the Congress leader preaches the sanctity of the Constitution, he is allowing the state of Telangana to descend into chaos.
KTR specifically targeted the functioning of the current state government, accusing Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of running Telangana in an "anarchic" manner. He further suggested that Gandhi should exert control over his party's leadership, stating, "Rein in your puppet, Rahul. Stop making a mockery of the Indian Constitution."
The Manne Krishank Arrest Controversy
The political firestorm was further fueled by the recent arrest of BRS leader Manne Krishank. KTR alleged that the arrest was a direct consequence of Krishank's attempts to expose alleged corruption within the Anumula family. According to KTR, Krishank had produced evidence regarding these irregularities, only to face legal repercussions.
The BRS leader contrasted the actions of the two leaders, claiming that while Gandhi is busy making "baseless allegations" against political opponents, his own party members are facilitating a crackdown on those seeking accountability.
Counter-attacks on 'Vote Chori' Claims
KTR also turned the tables on Gandhi's recent allegations regarding electoral malpractice. Responding to Gandhi's "vote chori" (vote theft) claims, KTR launched a counter-offensive against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He labeled the Chief Minister as the "original vote-for-note peddler," implying that the current leadership in Telangana rose to power through questionable means.
Broader Political Unrest
This exchange comes amidst a period of intense political friction in the region. While the BRS and Congress trade insults over governance and corruption, the opposition is also engaged in wider demonstrations. Congress leaders recently staged a sit-in protest at Akashvani Bhawan following an incident where several INDIA bloc leaders were prevented from marching to the Nirvachan Sadan.
These protests are part of the opposition's broader "Save Democracy" campaign, which sees various political entities holding public programmes and demonstrations against the Election Commission of India (ECI).