KTR Criticizes Congress and BJP Over Rahul Gandhis Bike Rally in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : K.T. Rama Rao, the executive president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), expressed strong criticism of the Congress and BJP during a recent bike rally led by Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad. He highlighted that the foundation of Telangana is built on the principle of self-respect, which he believes these national parties fail to comprehend.

In a post on the social media platform X, Rama Rao remarked that Congress and BJP leaders lack the dignity expected of their positions. He pointed out that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy appeared to act like a bodyguard for the Gandhi family, while Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud was seen running behind Gandhi’s bike like an aide.

Rama Rao’s comments came in response to scenes from the rally, where Gandhi engaged with gig workers. He also criticized state BJP leaders, noting that they were seen touching the feet of central minister Amit Shah and carrying his slippers, calling such behavior shameful and unbecoming.

Rama Rao reiterated that the essence of Telangana is rooted in self-respect, suggesting that both Congress and BJP seem unable to grasp this concept. He condemned the actions of Reddy, who he claimed was acting as Gandhi’s bodyguard, and highlighted Goud’s behavior during the rally.

In defense, Goud stated that he was also riding a bike but fell off. He claimed that Gandhi noticed his absence and called him back, expressing pride in running alongside him due to his fitness.

Meanwhile, the BRS questioned Gandhi’s involvement in state government events, challenging him on the legitimacy of his participation in inaugurating government schemes. They urged him to learn the values of the Constitution rather than merely holding it and making grand statements.

Gandhi had announced a welfare package for gig workers during the rally and addressed the closing session of the ‘Bharat Summit’ organized by the state government.