KTR slams Revanth Reddy over Medigadda, alleges political diversion tactics

KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleging neglect of the Medigadda barrage and attempts to divert attention from the BRS meeting in Jagtial. He claimed Congress fears growing support for Chandrashekhar Rao’s public address

Jagtial: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday came down heavily on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing the Congress government of neglecting repairs to the Medigadda barrage and indulging in “puerile politics.”

He charged that the Chief Minister, who had not visited the Medigadda barrage for over two-and-a-half years, was now planning a sudden visit only to divert media attention from the public meeting of BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao scheduled in Jagtial on Monday.

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“All this is being done to ensure that media coverage shifts away from the BRS public meeting and focuses on his visit,” Rama Rao charged.

The BRS working president claimed that the upcoming public meeting had created “fear” within the Congress party. He alleged that roads neglected for years were suddenly being dug up to prevent people from Korutla and surrounding areas from reaching the venue.

Rama Rao further stated that the Congress leadership was apprehensive that if Chandrashekhar Rao shared the stage with leaders like former Minister T Jeevan Reddy and MLC L Ramana, it would mark the relaunch of the party’s political momentum from Jagtial.

“Farmers, women, students, youth and elders across Telangana are eagerly waiting to hear what Chandrashekhar Rao has to say,” he said.

Criticising the Congress government, he termed its administration an “utter failure” and alleged that people had seen through its “six guarantees,” “420 promises” and “13 declarations.” He claimed this was the reason behind what he described as “petty tactics” by the Chief Minister.

Noting that Chandrashekhar Rao was addressing a public meeting after nearly a year, Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government was attempting to obstruct the BRS’s “victory march” from Jagtial through “conspiracies.”

Expressing confidence, he said the meeting would be a “resounding success,” as similar gatherings held earlier in Jagtial had drawn large crowds.

He also took a swipe at a “turncoat MLA” from Jagtial, sarcastically referring to him as a “hybrid,” and accused him of aligning with the Congress despite his political background.

Meanwhile, the BRS is making elaborate arrangements for the meeting. In view of the scorching heat, the party is procuring around three lakh bottles of drinking water and arranging nearly two lakh packets of buttermilk for attendees. Although the meeting is scheduled for the evening, Chandrashekhar Rao is expected to arrive at the venue around 5.30 p.m., and proceedings will begin after temperatures subside, Rama Rao added.