BRS working president KT Rama Rao took a sharp jab at Congress leaders, particularly Chief Ministerial candidate A Revanth Reddy and Minister D Sridhar Babu, over their remarks on the internal conflict between BRS MLAs. KTR sarcastically questioned if Revanth Reddy, once a prominent TDP leader, had fully transitioned to Congress or was still tethered to his former party. He accused Congress of political hypocrisy, pointing out their eagerness to poach BRS MLAs while later distancing themselves from the defectors. Highlighting the Congress’s inconsistency, KTR ridiculed their inability to publicly claim the defected MLAs, labeling their maneuvers as “shameless politics.”
KTR further criticized Congress for attempting to deceive the Telangana High Court, cautioning that while they may trick the judiciary, they cannot fool the people of Telangana. He mockingly suggested Sridhar Babu deserves a “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” award for defending Congress’s actions, underscoring the party’s double standards and opportunistic politics.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao, known for his sharp wit and political acumen, launched a scathing attack on Congress, specifically targeting Telangana Congress chief and Chief Ministerial candidate A Revanth Reddy and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu. The trigger for his comments came after Sridhar Babu distanced the Congress from the ongoing infighting between two BRS MLAs, Padi Kaushik Reddy and Arekapudi Gandhi. KTR’s fiery response, delivered with a mix of sarcasm and pointed criticism, laid bare what he viewed as the hypocrisy and double standards of the Congress party.
KTR’s remarks were not just a defense of his party but a direct assault on the credibility and political integrity of the Congress. His use of the term “Mr Over Smart Minister” to describe Sridhar Babu set the tone for his critique, which was laced with irony and mockery. KTR questioned the Congress’s logic, asking if Revanth Reddy, often referred to as “Chittanaidu” due to his long association with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), had truly crossed over to the Congress or was still “half-foot” in his old party.
Political Hypocrisy and Opportunism
KTR’s primary accusation against Congress revolved around what he described as their political opportunism. He pointed out how Congress had initially gone out of its way to woo defectors from the BRS, welcoming them into the party with grand gestures, including draping them in the symbolic Congress scarves. Yet, when it became politically inconvenient, the Congress leadership began to distance themselves from these defected MLAs, disowning them and downplaying their significance.
He ridiculed this behavior, asking, “Who is the fool who went to our BRS MLA’s homes and welcomed them into his party with the Congress scarves? Why such shameless politics?” The rhetorical question aimed to expose Congress’s two-faced approach, which KTR described as blatant hypocrisy. On one hand, Congress was desperate to poach leaders from BRS to strengthen its ranks; on the other hand, they were unwilling to fully embrace these defectors once the political narrative turned against them.
This, according to KTR, was not just a sign of political weakness but also an indication of Congress’s lack of commitment to its own actions. He accused the Congress of indulging in “shameless politics,” driven by short-term gains rather than long-term vision or ideological conviction. The desperation to poach BRS MLAs and then disown them was, in his view, indicative of Congress’s fear of losing political ground and relevance in Telangana.
Ridiculing Congress’s Double Standards
One of the most pointed critiques KTR made was about Congress’s inability to own up to its political maneuvers. He mocked the Congress leaders for their lack of spine in embracing defected leaders and calling them their own party members. “I pity the Congress leaders for not being able to embrace the defected leaders and call them as their own party members,” KTR remarked sarcastically.
This criticism extended to what he perceived as the Congress’s larger issue of integrity. KTR suggested that the Congress’s political strategy was not rooted in any real principles but was instead driven by a desire to gain power at any cost, even if it meant flip-flopping on key issues. He pointed out how the Congress, after making a public show of welcoming defectors from BRS, was now attempting to distance itself from these same leaders. This, KTR argued, highlighted the Congress’s inconsistency and lack of a coherent political strategy.
KTR’s mockery didn’t stop there. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to further ridicule the Congress’s desperation. In a series of tweets, he questioned why the Congress was so eager to poach BRS MLAs in the first place if they were going to deny their association later. He asked pointedly, “Why all this drama? Are you afraid of losing posts?” This line of questioning underscored KTR’s belief that Congress was driven more by fear of losing political positions than by any genuine concern for the people of Telangana.
Judicial Manipulation and Political Deception
KTR didn’t just limit his critique to the Congress’s internal politics. He also accused the party of attempting to manipulate the judiciary to serve its own interests. Specifically, he referenced the impending deadline for the disqualification of defected BRS MLAs, which was set to be decided within four weeks by the Telangana High Court.
In KTR’s view, Congress was attempting to deceive the judiciary by playing a double game. While publicly distancing themselves from the defected BRS MLAs, Congress was simultaneously trying to gain political mileage from their defections. He warned that while Congress might succeed in fooling the judiciary for a short time, they would not be able to deceive the people of Telangana in the long run. “You may be able to deceive the courts, but you cannot deceive the people of Telangana again,” KTR cautioned, in what was both a warning and a rallying cry for his party’s supporters.
This line of attack was designed to position the Congress as not only politically opportunistic but also ethically dubious. KTR’s implication was clear: Congress was willing to bend the rules and manipulate institutions to serve its own narrow interests, regardless of the consequences for democratic norms or public trust.
Mockery and Satire
One of the most striking aspects of KTR’s attack was his use of satire and mockery to discredit his opponents. In what can only be described as a sarcastic masterstroke, KTR suggested that Sridhar Babu be nominated for the “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” award for his role in defending the Congress’s questionable actions. This jab was not just a personal dig at Sridhar Babu but a broader critique of the Congress leadership’s inability to take responsibility for their political choices.
The use of humor and satire allowed KTR to frame his critique in a way that was both biting and accessible. By turning Sridhar Babu’s defense of the Congress into a theatrical performance, KTR was able to strip it of its seriousness and present it as nothing more than political posturing. This tactic served to diminish the credibility of the Congress’s arguments while reinforcing KTR’s portrayal of them as a party more interested in theatrics than in real governance.
Conclusion: Exposing Congress’s Weakness
In his critique, KT Rama Rao effectively used a combination of satire, sharp rhetoric, and political analysis to expose what he saw as the fundamental weaknesses of the Congress party in Telangana. His speech not only highlighted Congress’s hypocrisy and opportunism but also positioned the BRS as a party that, in contrast, stood by its principles and did not engage in such political doublespeak.
By questioning the Congress’s commitment to its defected leaders, accusing them of judicial manipulation, and ridiculing their political maneuvers, KTR painted a picture of a party that was desperate, disorganized, and out of touch with the people of Telangana. His speech was not just a defense of the BRS but an aggressive offensive designed to weaken the Congress’s credibility ahead of future political battles.
