In a blistering critique, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has charged the Congress-led Telangana government with orchestrating a brutal suppression of democratic norms. Speaking in Hyderabad on February 22, he described the state’s political climate as ‘chillingly worrisome’ amid escalating tensions.
The flashpoint: a violent assault on BJP MLA K Venkata Ramana Reddy’s camp office in Kamareddy, followed by the house arrest of key BJP figures including state president N Ramchander Rao. Reddy called this a blatant violation of fundamental rights.
When BJP leaders attempted to rally in support of their colleague, they were confined to their residences—a move Reddy likened to the dark days of Emergency. ‘This panic stems from BJP’s growing footprint; Congress is resorting to revenge tactics,’ he alleged.
Highlighting the selective targeting, Reddy noted unfounded accusations against the MLA and the audacious vehicle ramming by Congress affiliates, exposing law enforcement’s frailty. ‘Police should serve justice, not political agendas,’ he emphasized.
Despite the clampdown, Reddy affirmed BJP’s resolve: ‘We won’t be intimidated. We’ll champion people’s causes relentlessly.’ His call to the government: cease politically motivated detentions and honor democratic principles, or face public backlash.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar, another BJP heavyweight, labeled Rao’s detention unlawful, as he was en route to console violence victims. Slamming Congress-AIMIM for shielding attackers while jailing opposition, Sanjay declared a ‘police state’ prevails.
He rallied party cadres to remain vigilant, expose injustices, and stand with the aggrieved, underscoring BJP’s unyielding fight against what they see as authoritarian overreach in Telangana.