Sparks flew in Hyderabad as KT Rama Rao, BRS Working President, tore into Rahul Gandhi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for what he called a ‘disgraceful jest at the Constitution’s expense.’ In a riveting speech at a massive public gathering, KTR exposed layers of what he termed Congress duplicity.
Triggering the outburst was the state assembly’s call to hold off oath-taking for elected MLAs after the polls. KTR argued this contravenes core constitutional tenets, handing Congress unchecked power. ‘Rahul preaches Constitution salvation nationwide, yet enables its sabotage in Telangana,’ he charged.
The BRS leader masterfully contrasted Rahul’s fiery anti-BJP rhetoric – where the Constitution is depicted as endangered – with Revanth Reddy’s actions. ‘From defenders to desecrators overnight. What a script!’ KTR mocked, holding up the Constitution book for dramatic effect.
Revanth Reddy hit back, labeling KTR’s claims ‘diversionary tactics’ from governance duties. He promised swift oath proceedings, but KTR demanded immediate compliance, threatening public protests.
Contextualizing the clash, this unfolds amid BRS’s shadow opposition role. Having led Telangana for a decade, the party critiques Congress on broken pledges like Rythu Bandhu continuation and Mission Bhagiratha upkeep. KTR’s Constitution angle amplifies these grievances.
Political pundits praise KTR’s oratory as a game-changer. ‘He’s flipped Congress’s signature issue against them,’ one expert noted. Viral videos of the speech are dominating online discourse, with BRS cadres energized.
Looking ahead, Rahul Gandhi may need to address this directly, lest it dents Congress’s national image. KTR ended on a defiant note: ‘We won’t let them trivialize our democracy. Telangana watches, India watches.’ In this escalating showdown, BRS reasserts its relevance with constitutional thunder.