BRS Working President KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, calling him a “hybrid Chief Minister” who represents both the Congress and BJP. Speaking to media persons in Hyderabad, KTR criticized the Chief Minister’s recent letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that Revanth Reddy would only provide a hybrid model. He questioned whether the Chief Minister consulted anyone before creating three corporations in Hyderabad, demanding that the Chief Minister and the Congress party speak with a united voice.
On the Centre’s proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850, the BRS leader expressed serious concerns about the bill introduced in Parliament. KTR pointed out that the bill appears flawed and noted the absence of any mention of 50% reservation in the legislation. He warned that if population becomes the basis for creating new seats or enhancing MP seats, it would pose a major concern for southern states.
The BRS Working President highlighted that Southern India currently has 24% representation in Parliament. He emphasized that unless this representation is maintained, there will be significant opposition from southern states. KTR stated that if necessary, the BRS will join hands with other parties to oppose this move, indicating potential cross-party resistance to the proposed changes.
Addressing the Women’s Reservation Bill, KTR reminded that the idea of 50% reservation for women in local bodies was implemented by the BRS government when it was in power. He stated that his party has always supported the cause of women’s reservation and sees no reason to link three separate issues together.
The BRS leader argued against connecting delimitation, constitutional amendment, and women’s reservation as a package. He maintained that these are distinct matters that should be addressed independently rather than being bundled together in the legislative process.
KTR’s statements come amid ongoing debates in Parliament over electoral reforms and representation. The BRS Working President made it clear that his party would not hesitate to collaborate with other regional parties to protect the interests of southern states in the proposed restructuring of parliamentary seats.
