Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Faces Criticism Over Remarks on Minorities
· India · Indian Express, Zee News, Hindustan Times
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is facing backlash for recent comments regarding minority communities and protesters. The Chief Minister suggested that children from minority communities are not capable of remembering studies but possess skills to assemble Rafale jets. These remarks follow previous controversial statements, including referring to engineering graduates as a criminal waste and telling police aspirants to drink pesticide. The comments contrast with the stance of his party's central leadership, which has supported protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Why it matters
The Chief Minister's remarks risk alienating key voter bases and creating a rift between the state leadership and the Congress party's national stance. The controversy raises questions about the political accountability of high-ranking constitutional office holders.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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