Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Bandi Sanjay invokes Papanna legacy, attacks Congress on BC welfare
Bandi Sanjay Kumar spoke at a celebration for Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud.
Papanna was born into a toddy-tapper family and later became a powerful ruler.
Sanjay said Papanna fought against Mughal emperors and represented oppressed communities.
He compared Papanna with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj because both came from humble families.
Sanjay said the BJP has helped Bahujan communities gain political power.
He also criticized the Congress for what he called decades of neglect.
Telangana’s Congress government has promised money and new measures for Backward Classes.
Sanjay said those promises have not yet been properly carried out.
Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar paid tribute to Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud in Karimnagar on his birth anniversary.
Sanjay described Papanna as a humble toddy-tapper who rose to establish a kingdom and capture Golconda Fort.
He credited the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with empowering Bahujan communities.
Sanjay said Congress had neglected Bahujans during its 50 years in power and criticized its record on Backward Classes welfare.
He said Telangana’s Congress government promised Rs 1 lakh crore for BC welfare over five years but alleged that related commitments remain unfulfilled.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, along with local BJP leaders, spoke at the event.
- What
- Tributes were paid to Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud, followed by remarks on Bahujan empowerment and criticism of Congress’s Backward Classes welfare record.
- When
- On Tuesday, the birth anniversary of Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud.
- Where
- At the statue of Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud in Rekurthi, Karimnagar, Telangana.
- Why
- The event commemorated Papanna’s birth anniversary and was used by Sanjay to highlight his legacy and discuss BJP and Congress policies toward Bahujan and Backward Classes communities.
BJP and Bandi Sanjay’s position
Congress government’s stated commitments
BC welfare record
BJP and Bandi Sanjay’s position
Sanjay accused Congress of neglecting Bahujans during its 50 years in power and alleged that its current promises have not been implemented.
Congress government’s stated commitments
The Congress government in Telangana has promised Rs 1 lakh crore for Backward Classes welfare over five years, according to Sanjay’s remarks.
Policy commitments
BJP and Bandi Sanjay’s position
Sanjay said Congress failed to implement promises for statutory backing for the BC Sub-plan, a separate minister for Most Backward Classes and a dedicated budget.
Congress government’s stated commitments
The article identifies these as commitments made by Congress, but does not provide a response from Congress or independent information on their implementation.
Political empowerment
BJP and Bandi Sanjay’s position
Sanjay credited the BJP, citing Narendra Modi’s appointment as prime minister, with giving Bahujan communities greater political authority.
Congress government’s stated commitments
Sanjay alleged that Backward Classes received inadequate representation in politics and official appointments under the current Congress-led administration.
- Speaker
- Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
- Occasion
- Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud’s birth anniversary
- Location
- Rekurthi, Karimnagar, Telangana
- BJP claim
- Sanjay said the BJP has empowered Bahujan communities politically under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Telangana promise
- The Congress-led state government promised Rs 1 lakh crore for BC welfare over five years.
- Annual allocation cited
- The promised BC welfare allocation was described as Rs 20,000 crore annually.
- Unimplemented measures alleged
- Sanjay said promises included statutory backing for the BC Sub-plan, a separate MBC minister and a dedicated budget.