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Revanth Reddy’s Bull-Pig Remark Against KCR Sparks BRS Anger
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made insulting comparisons about former Chief Minister KCR.
He questioned why KCR was not taking part more actively in the state Assembly.
Reddy said the two leaders could not be compared and used sayings involving a bull, a pig, and a donkey.
BRS leaders strongly objected to these comments.
T Harish Rao said Reddy should discuss government performance instead of attacking KCR personally.
The disagreement is also about KCR’s position as Leader of the Opposition.
Reddy says KCR should resign if he does not perform his duties.
Congress plans protests before the Assembly meeting begins.
Both parties are preparing for a heated political fight.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy compared himself with KCR using Telugu references to a sacred bull and a pig.
Reddy also said that a donkey could not become a racehorse merely by being painted.
BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Reddy of lowering political debate through personal attacks.
The dispute centers on KCR’s absence from the Telangana Assembly and his role as Leader of the Opposition.
Congress protests seeking KCR’s resignation are planned from September 1 to 6, before the Assembly session begins on September 7.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, former Chief Minister and BRS president K Chandrashekar Rao, and BRS leader T Harish Rao.
- What
- A political dispute intensified after Reddy made personal comparisons about KCR and BRS leaders condemned the remarks.
- Where
- At a public programme in Hyderabad and in the Telangana political arena.
- When
- The remarks were made before the Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session, scheduled to begin on September 7; Congress protests were called for September 1–6.
- Why
- The dispute concerns KCR’s alleged absence from active politics and the Assembly, as well as his continuing role as Leader of the Opposition.
Congress and Revanth Reddy
BRS and KCR’s Defenders
KCR’s Assembly role
Congress and Revanth Reddy
Revanth Reddy says KCR has been largely confined to his farmhouse for around 1,000 days and questions why he should remain Leader of the Opposition if he is not fulfilling his responsibilities.
BRS and KCR’s Defenders
BRS leaders defend KCR and reject the Chief Minister’s criticism, arguing that political differences should not become personal attacks.
Nature of the political debate
Congress and Revanth Reddy
Reddy and Congress are pressing for KCR’s resignation and have planned protests ahead of the Assembly session.
BRS and KCR’s Defenders
T Harish Rao says Reddy is lowering the level of political debate and using KCR as a target to divert attention from issues facing the state.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana
- Target of remarks
- K Chandrashekar Rao, former Chief Minister, BRS president and Leader of the Opposition
- Comparisons used
- Reddy invoked the difference between a Nandi, or sacred bull, and a pig, and also compared a donkey with a racehorse.
- BRS response
- T Harish Rao accused Reddy of relying on personal attacks instead of answering questions about his government’s performance.
- Political dispute
- Revanth Reddy has questioned KCR’s continued position as Leader of the Opposition because of his alleged absence from the Assembly.
- Planned protests
- Congress workers were asked to organise protests from September 1 to 6 demanding KCR’s resignation.
- Assembly session
- The Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session is scheduled to start on September 7.
Quotes
Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader
“A donkey doesn't know the fragrance of sandalwood. No matter how much paint you put on a donkey, it will never become a racehorse.”
NDTV
“The difference is like between a 'Nandi' (sacred bull of Lord Shiva) and 'Pandi' (pig). How can you be compared with me?”
NDTV
Sources
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