Hyderabad, April 16 (RAHNUMA): BRS working president KT Rama Rao has strongly denounced the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for once again displaying their disdain toward the formation of Telangana state, suggesting that these leaders lack respect for its existence in light of their statements in Parliament.
In a statement released on Thursday, KT Rama Rao condemned the comparison between the formation of Telangana and the India-Pakistan partition as extremely misguided, criticising such arrogant and anti-Telangana remarks.
He noted, “BJP leaders have consistently made it a practice to undermine the pride of the people of Telangana and the sacrifices made by our revered heroes. From Prime Minister Modi to Member of Parliament Tejaswi Surya, there has been a persistent expression of opposition to Telangana, tainting the narrative surrounding its formation. The people of Telangana will remember these disparaging comments from the BJP.”
KTR emphasised that the creation of Telangana did not come about through anyone’s goodwill or charity. It was achieved after a prolonged struggle and the sacrifices of countless young individuals. He accused the BJP of revealing its true nature by likening the democratic fight for the people’s existence to tragic incidents such as the partition of the country.
He expressed disappointment that eight BJP MPs from Telangana remained silent in Parliament while such remarks were made. He noted that even Congress MPs from Telangana had at least criticised the silence over Tejaswi Surya’s comments, highlighting the ongoing insults directed at Telangana which were visibly ignored. “The people of Telangana are observing how these MPs prioritise political gains over the interests of the state,” he remarked.
KT Rama Rao called for Tejaswi Surya to retract his derogatory statements immediately and issue an unconditional apology to the people of Telangana. He also urged the BJP to apologise for Surya’s comments, warning that failure to do so would imply that such views are part of the party’s official stance.
