National Parties Are Undermining Telangana’s Self-Respect – KTR

BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) has strongly criticised Congress and BJP leaders in Telangana, alleging that they are failing to uphold the dignity and respect associated with their public offices. In a social media post, KTR accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of behaving like a bodyguard for the Gandhi family. He also criticised the conduct of ministers and the state Congress president during Rahul Gandhi’s recent bike rally, alleging that they ran behind Rahul’s bike like personal assistants. Targeting the BJP as well, KTR referred to an incident involving a Union Minister and the state BJP president during Amit Shah’s visit, alleging that they touched Shah’s feet and carried his footwear. He described such behaviour by elected representatives as shameful and disrespectful to the positions they hold.

KTR said the conduct of leaders from both national parties was damaging Telangana’s self-respect. He stressed that the formation of Telangana was rooted in the ideals of dignity and self-respect, and alleged that the Congress and BJP leadership had failed to understand those values. His remarks triggered reactions on social media, including sarcastic counter-comments referring to an alleged past incident involving KTR and actress Rakul Preet Singh. However, that remark is part of the online political exchange and should not be treated as an established fact. The controversy has once again brought the debate over political conduct, public office and Telangana’s self-respect into the spotlight.