In a blistering critique of the state government, Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) claimed on Saturday that the people of Telangana are currently witnessing a modern-day reenactment of Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s erratic reign. Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad, KTR argued that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s administration has become synonymous with "illogical" decisions and a fixation on superficial changes rather than real governance.
KTR accused the Congress of baiting voters with "six guarantees and 420 assurances" only to pivot toward a cultural overhaul once in power. He pointed to the renaming of the state’s abbreviation from TS to TG, the modification of the Telangana Thalli statue, and the removal of iconic landmarks like the Charminar and Kakatiya arch from the state emblem as evidence of a "Tughlaq-style" obsession with symbols over substance.
A major point of contention during the briefing was the fate of Secunderabad. KTR criticised the government for decisions he claims are stripping the historic city of its identity. He contrasted this with the previous BRS regime, which he said focused on meaningful decentralisation by expanding the state from 10 to 33 districts to bring administration closer to the people. "Not a single brick has been laid or a road developed in Hyderabad in the last two years," KTR ridiculed, mocking the Chief Minister’s "Future City" promises while existing infrastructure languishes.
The BRS leader also slammed the government for the "undemocratic" suppression of a planned peace rally at Secunderabad railway station. According to KTR, police permission was abruptly revoked late Friday night, followed by the arrest of several party leaders and corporators. He described the move as "sadistic" and vowed that the BRS would approach the courts to exercise their constitutional right to protest.
In a bold political promise, KTR declared that once the BRS returns to power, Secunderabad will be officially designated as a separate district to honor its historical significance. He ended his remarks by challenging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to address the "cruel and illegal" arrests happening under his party's watch in Telangana, asking if such "autocratic" rule truly aligns with the spirit of the Constitution Gandhi frequently defends.
Also read: Fulfil poll promises, not personal vendetta: KTR to Revanth
Follow us
