Revanth Reddy’s ‘Pakistan kicked’ remark triggers row; BJP demands apology

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s controversial remark about Pakistan and the BJP’s response has ignited a political storm, with the Congress high command facing heat ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. The BJP has condemned the statement as an insult to the armed forces.

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remark that “when Pakistan had kicked, there was no response from the BJP government” has snowballed into a major controversy, putting the Congress high command in a tight spot with the Bihar Assembly elections fast approaching.

Campaigning in Erragadda division of Jubilee Hills constituency on Friday, the Chief Minister launched a scathing attack on BJP MP and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy.

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“Pakistan kicked you from behind but Kishan Reddy did not retaliate. But the BJP leaders are warning of carpet bombing in Jubilee Hills. Is this their baap ki jagir?” Revanth Reddy said while addressing a street meeting.

The Chief Minister’s statement triggered sharp criticism from several quarters.

Sharing a video of his remarks, an X user, Amaresh Mudiraj, wrote: “See how Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is making comments on our brave soldiers, who crushed Pakistan’s arrogance in Operation Sindoor…”

See how Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is making comments on our brave soldiers who crushed Pakistan’s arrogance in Operation Sindoor! 🇮🇳#TelanganaNews #CongressToolkit #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/a41IVRCA3H

— Amaresh Mudiraj (@adla_amaresh) October 31, 2025

 

Adding fuel to the controversy, Congress MP Tariq Anwar and other party leaders backed the Chief Minister’s comments.

In a video circulating on social media, Congress leader Rashid Alvi was seen saying: “We surrendered before Pakistan. US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan shot down five to six Indian jets. Why has the Prime Minister or any BJP leader not refuted these claims?”

The remarks gave the BJP fresh ammunition to target the Congress. Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay condemned the Chief Minister’s comments and demanded an unconditional apology.

Posting on X, Bandi Sanjay said: “Strongly condemn Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s below-the-belt remark on India. He stooped so low, using derogatory language to say that Pakistan kicked us and India did not retaliate…”

“It’s an insult to the armed forces, which courageously destroyed terror camps in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The Chief Minister must unconditionally apologise to the people of India and the brave soldiers who risked their lives for our nation,” he added.