Telangana: BRS calls for bandh over CM Revanth’s photo in KCR’s Gajwel office

On Monday, April 6, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) members in Gajwel called for a bandh, or strike, in protest against the placement of Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's photo in the office of BRS President K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR). The incident occurred on April 4, when Congress party workers allegedly vandalized KCR's office and placed Revanth Reddy's photograph inside.

The BRS members held a sit-in protest outside the office, raising slogans such as, "What kind of government is this? Thieves government?" and "Jai Telangana." They also demanded the return of KCR as the Chief Minister of Telangana. The protestors gathered in front of a few Telangana Government Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) buses, further highlighting their commitment to the cause.

Addressing the media, Gajwel constituency in-charge Vanteru Pratap Reddy accused Revanth Reddy of targeting KCR and his family. Pratap Reddy referred to Revanth Reddy's statement in the Assembly, where he claimed to have goondas (goons) working for him. He condemned the vandalism of KCR's office, stating that it was an act of defiance against the party's influence.

Pratap Reddy also highlighted the achievements of the BRS under KCR's leadership. He mentioned that KCR founded the BRS in 2001 and spearheaded the movement for the creation of Telangana through unwavering efforts. The BRS, under KCR's guidance, established hospitals, colleges, residential welfare schools, businesses, reservoirs, and canals, significantly contributing to the state's development.

The incident in Gajwel follows a similar event two days earlier, when Congress party workers allegedly damaged KCR's office and placed Revanth Reddy's photograph inside. District Congress Committee (DCC) president Tumukunta Aknsha Reddy was reportedly leading the group of party workers involved in the vandalism.

The BRS's call for a bandh in Gajwel underscores the ongoing tensions between the two political parties, BRS and Congress, over the leadership and direction of Telangana. The placement of Revanth Reddy's photo in KCR's office is seen as a provocative act by Congress, aimed at undermining the influence of the BRS and its leader.

As the situation in Gajwel unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Telangana government will respond to the BRS's demands and whether further protests will ensue. The incident serves as a reminder of the political rivalries and power struggles that continue to shape the state's politics.