Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) has strongly criticized opposition parties over the controversy surrounding the Telangana Talli statue. Speaking at a recent event, KTR emphasized that the people of Telangana entrusted the BRS government with power to improve the state’s future, not to alter its cultural identity. “The people gave us power to change the fate of Telangana, not to change the mother,” he said.
KTR highlighted that a golden-colored Telangana Talli statue already stands in front of the Amarajyoti memorial. He questioned why a Bahujan mother cannot wear gold, challenging the opposition’s objections. “The current statue doesn’t represent Telangana Talli; it’s Congress’ version of a mother. Does the mother change with the ruling party?” KTR asked, dismissing the opposition’s arguments as baseless.
The controversy began after Congress leaders accused the BRS government of modifying Telangana’s cultural symbols for political purposes. KTR firmly rejected these claims, stressing that the BRS is committed to the state’s development and the preservation of its cultural heritage.
This debate over the Telangana Talli statue reflects the ongoing political rivalry between the BRS and Congress. As the state elections draw closer, discussions about Telangana’s identity and governance have become a key focus of contention between the two parties.
