Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Reddy Equates Sonia's Praise to Top Awards; BJP and BRS React
Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, received a letter from Sonia Gandhi and said it felt like winning a big award like an Oscar or Nobel Prize.
He made this comment while discussing a survey about different castes in Telangana.
The BJP, a rival political party, criticized Reddy for this, calling it excessive flattery.
Another party leader, Dr. Krishank, also made fun of Reddy's comments.
The main topic was a letter of appreciation, and the reactions it sparked among different political groups.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy compared Sonia Gandhi's praise to a 'lifetime achievement award', an Oscar, and a Nobel Prize.
Reddy made the comments at a presentation on Telangana's caste census in New Delhi.
Sonia Gandhi sent a letter to Reddy, regretting her inability to attend an event but offering greetings.
The BJP criticized Reddy, accusing him of sycophancy towards the Congress.
BRS leader Dr. Krishank also mocked Reddy's remarks.
- Who
- Revanth Reddy, Sonia Gandhi, BJP, BRS
- What
- Revanth Reddy compared Sonia Gandhi’s praise letter to a 'lifetime achievement award' due to her response to an event he held.
- When
- July 24, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To express his appreciation for Sonia Gandhi's praise and highlight the significance of her support for the caste census.
Revanth Reddy's Stance
BJP and BRS Criticism
Praise and Recognition
Revanth Reddy's Stance
Views Sonia Gandhi's letter as a major achievement and recognition of his work on the caste census.
BJP and BRS Criticism
Critics see this as excessive flattery and sycophancy towards a political figure.
Caste Census
Revanth Reddy's Stance
The Telangana model of caste census is of great value.
BJP and BRS Criticism
If it is of great value, the BJP wants an OBC Chief Minister in Telangana or Karnataka.
- Event
- Presentation of Telangana's caste census
- Location
- New Delhi
- Key Figures
- Revanth Reddy, Sonia Gandhi
- BJP's Response
- Criticized Reddy's remarks on Sonia Gandhi, accusing him of sycophancy.
- BRS's Response
- Mocked Reddy's remarks.
- Reddy's Statement
- Compared Sonia Gandhi’s letter of praise to an Oscar and Nobel Prize