BRS demands Revanth Reddy’s apology for Davos remarks on IT employees

BRS leader Dasoju Sravan said Revanth Reddy's comments in Davos had brought disrepute to Telangana, insulting the hardworking IT employees who significantly contribute to the country's GDP

Hyderabad: BRS leader Dasoju Sravan has demanded an immediate apology from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his controversial remarks belittling IT employees during his Davos visit. Charging the Chief Minister with tarnishing the State’s reputation and insulting IT employees before a global audience, Sravan urged him to act responsibly on global platforms.

Interacting with the mediapersons at Telangana Bhavan on Thursday, Sravan said Revanth Reddy’s comments in Davos had brought disrepute to Telangana, insulting the hardworking IT employees who significantly contribute to the country’s GDP. He pointed out that the IT sector contributed over 10 per cent to the GDP.

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“Revanth Reddy’s disparaging remarks undermine their efforts and the progress of the State. If there are grievances with KT Rama Rao, they should be addressed differently without maligning IT employees,” he said.

He found fault with the Chief Minister for referring to IT employees as just workers, stating that such statements indicate a feudal mindset. He urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, also present in Davos, to counsel Revanth Reddy on representing the State responsibly on international platforms. The BRS leader also lashed out at Revanth Reddy for his remarks against Rama Rao, citing the latter’s professional credentials, contrasting them with Revanth Reddy’s rise to power.

“Rama Rao headed a US-based company’s operations in India and later, proved his mettle by bringing in investments and creating jobs. However, Revanth Reddy’s rise from being a painter to the Chief Minister is a result of collective hard work by others, not personal merit,” he said.

Calling for introspection, Sravan criticised the Chief Minister for his unclear and contradictory statements regarding Hyderabad’s IT future. “Revanth Reddy’s remarks contradict the Congress principles and constitutional values. He owes an apology not just to IT employees but to the entire State,” he added.