Telangana IAS and IPS Officers’ Association Condemns KTR's Remarks Against Rajanna Sircilla Collector
The Telangana IAS and IPS Officers’ Association has strongly criticized recent comments made by BRS working president K T Rama Rao (KTR). Speaking at a party meeting in his Sircilla constituency, KTR reportedly referred to the Collector of Rajanna Sircilla District as a “Congress worker.”
During his address, KTR accused the Collector of urging BRS leaders to switch parties. He claimed that the Collector was behaving like a political activist and warned that such actions would not go unnoticed. “A magnificent Collectorate was built in Rajanna Sircilla District. A Congress worker is sitting as Collector there. They (Congress) are doing politics with such persons. It will not make any difference. We will see how long the Collector, these officers, these police…we will see their drama,” he said. KTR further cautioned that officials acting like Congress members and engaging in “over action” would be dealt with “interest.”
In response, the Telangana IAS and IPS Officers’ Association released a statement condemning KTR’s remarks, calling them “derogatory and baseless.” The Association stated that such comments attack the integrity and impartiality of a serving civil servant and undermine the principles of governance.
The Association emphasized that civil servants are tasked with upholding the rule of law and serving the public without bias. They described KTR’s comments as irresponsible and harmful to democratic institutions.
Expressing solidarity, the Association declared, “We members of the Telangana IPS Officers’ Association stand firmly with the officer and reiterate our collective commitment to safeguarding the dignity, independence, and impartiality of the civil services.”
The statement concluded by urging an immediate stop to such accusations. The Association called on all stakeholders to maintain respect for institutional integrity and adhere to the rule of law in public discourse.
