In a blistering attack, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of ridiculing the Indian Constitution. Speaking at a public rally in Hyderabad, KTR alleged that the duo’s recent actions and statements amount to nothing less than a direct insult to the sacred document that forms the bedrock of India’s democracy.
KTR pointed to Rahul Gandhi’s ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra and his speeches where he has repeatedly invoked the Constitution as a shield against alleged BJP assaults. ‘If Rahul Gandhi is so protective of the Constitution now, why did he and his party’s chief minister in Telangana trample over it just days ago?’ KTR questioned, drawing sharp applause from the crowd.
The controversy erupted over the Telangana Assembly’s decision to defer the oath-taking of newly elected MLAs from the recently concluded elections. KTR claimed this move violated constitutional norms and was a blatant power grab by the Congress government. ‘They are making a mockery of the people’s mandate and the constitutional provisions,’ he thundered.
Revanth Reddy, who assumed office as CM following Congress’s victory, defended the decision as a procedural necessity to ensure smooth governance. However, KTR dismissed this as ‘eyewash,’ accusing the CM of prioritizing political expediency over democratic principles.
This isn’t the first time KTR has locked horns with the Congress leadership. Since BRS’s defeat in the assembly polls, the party has been vocal in its criticism of the new government’s handling of key issues like farmer welfare, irrigation projects, and law and order. KTR’s latest salvo adds fuel to the fire, positioning BRS as the true guardian of constitutional values.
Political analysts see this as part of a larger strategy by BRS to reclaim lost ground ahead of future elections. ‘KTR is masterfully turning the tables, using the Constitution as a weapon against Congress’s vulnerabilities,’ said a senior commentator.
As the war of words intensifies, all eyes are on how Rahul Gandhi responds to these charges from the man who once shared stage with him during election campaigns. For now, KTR has struck a chord with his base, reminding them that BRS stands firm against what he calls ‘constitutional vandalism’ by the ruling dispensation.