Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of Hyderabad spoke to the media in Kodangal after voting, saying that the Congress is expected to receive more than 39.5 percent of the vote. He emphasized the importance of these elections for both him and his party, which recently came to power in the state.
He viewed these elections not as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 10-year government, but rather as a referendum on the 100-day Congress government in the state. Revanth believed that the INDI alliance would form the next government at the national level and expressed confidence that people would not be swayed by the tactics of the BJP and NDA.
Revanth criticized the lack of opposition from TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu against Muslim reservation, contrasting it with Modi’s strong stance on the issue in Telangana. He highlighted what he perceived as an anti-Modi sentiment among the public and praised the INDI alliance for its focus on development and empathy towards the underprivileged.
The Chief Minister also questioned the Election Commission of India’s handling of controversial statements made by BJP leaders, accusing them of targeting Congress leaders while ignoring similar actions from their rivals. He criticized what he called the “BJP washing machine,” suggesting that Central agencies were being used unfairly by the BJP leadership.
Regarding his relationship with opposition leader BRS, Revanth expressed sympathy for former CM K Chandrashekar Rao but criticized him for making statements out of frustration. He likened KCR’s behavior to that of K A Paul, indicating a perceived transformation in his demeanor.
