Archive · 28 Sep 2026
BJP’s Padma Reddy Attacks Congress MLA Over Development Claims
Rao Padma Reddy is a BJP candidate in the Warangal West election.
She said her party could win the constituency.
She criticised Congress MLA Naini Rajender Reddy for what she described as poor development.
She also accused Congress leaders of targeting BJP workers and women.
Padma Reddy said some projects were being presented as Congress achievements even though they used 15th Finance Commission funds.
She questioned why the estimated cost of a Kakatiya University wall had more than doubled.
She said the Central government supported several important projects in the area.
Her BJP colleagues also criticised Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP candidate Rao Padma Reddy expressed confidence of winning Warangal West in the upcoming elections.
She criticised Congress MLA Naini Rajender Reddy over alleged development gaps and political attacks.
Padma Reddy alleged Congress leaders were targeting BJP activists and women for political reasons.
She questioned the Kakatiya University compound wall cost increase from Rs 7.5 crore to Rs 15.7 crore.
She credited Central government support for several projects, including Mamunur Airport and a super-specialty hospital.
- Who
- BJP candidate Rao Padma Reddy, Congress MLA Naini Rajender Reddy, and other local BJP leaders.
- What
- Padma Reddy criticised Naini Rajender Reddy and Congress over development claims, alleged political targeting, and the rising estimate for a university compound wall.
- When
- Sunday, ahead of the upcoming elections.
- Where
- At a press conference at the BJP office on Hunter Road in Hanumakonda, covering Warangal West.
- Why
- Padma Reddy sought to challenge Congress’s development record and promote the BJP’s claims about Central government-supported projects.
BJP’s allegations
Congress position referenced by BJP
Development credit
BJP’s allegations
Padma Reddy alleged that Congress was taking credit for projects carried out with 15th Finance Commission funds.
Congress position referenced by BJP
The article does not provide a response from Congress or Naini Rajender Reddy to this allegation.
Project progress
BJP’s allegations
Padma Reddy alleged that projects were being inaugurated before municipal elections despite inadequate progress on the ground.
Congress position referenced by BJP
The article does not state Congress’s explanation of the project timelines.
Compound wall cost
BJP’s allegations
Padma Reddy questioned the increase in the Kakatiya University compound wall estimate from Rs 7.5 crore to Rs 15.7 crore and sought an explanation from the MLA.
Congress position referenced by BJP
Naini Rajender Reddy’s response to the cost increase is not included.
- Candidate
- Rao Padma Reddy is the BJP candidate for Warangal West.
- Election outlook
- Padma Reddy expressed confidence that the BJP would win the constituency.
- Funding claim
- She alleged Congress was taking credit for works funded through the 15th Finance Commission.
- Compound wall estimate
- The Kakatiya University compound wall estimate reportedly rose from Rs 7.5 crore to Rs 15.7 crore.
- Projects cited
- Padma Reddy mentioned the Wagon Coach Factory, Ramappa Temple, Thousand Pillar Temple, a super-specialty hospital, and Mamunur Airport.
- Other BJP criticism
- Hanumakonda BJP president Kolanu Santosh Reddy criticised Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.