CM Revanth Reddy warns trollers, says 'will strip and beat them' on road

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday issued a strong warning against abusive trolling, stating that his government would not tolerate derogatory remarks, particularly against women in his family, under the guise of journalism. He also took a sharp dig at the Opposition BRS, accusing them of celebrating crises and failing Telangana during their tenure.

In a 2.5-hour-long address to the Legislative Assembly, Revanth Reddy lashed out at BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) for not condemning offensive social media content targeting his wife and daughter. “My blood boils when I hear such abuse. Why is KCR not disturbed by this?” he questioned. He also warned trolls hiding behind anonymity, stating, “If these trolls hide, we will expose them and thrash them.”

Revanth accused the BRS government of delaying key irrigation projects, including the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel, for 10 years. He alleged that KCR betrayed Mahbubnagar voters, despite being elected from the constituency, and let Andhra Pradesh divert Krishna water due to his political ties. He further compared the BRS leadership’s behavior to that of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, accusing them of enjoying people’s suffering instead of addressing it.

The CM also addressed Telangana’s financial condition, revealing that the state’s debt stood at Rs 8.19 lakh crore when the Congress took over in December 2023. Out of the Rs 1.58 lakh crore borrowed since then, Rs 88,591 crore was used for debt repayment and Rs 64,768 crore for interest, leaving a net additional debt of only Rs 4,682 crore. Challenging BRS to debate these figures, he said, “If we had not repaid these debts, the total would have been much higher.”

Revanth Reddy also criticized KCR’s absenteeism from Assembly proceedings, stating that despite drawing a salary of Rs 57.84 lakh, the LoP had attended only two sessions in 15 months. He claimed KCR was avoiding public appearances due to internal threats from his own family and maintained tight security for personal safety.

Rejecting BRS’s demand for an apology over his “mortuary” remarks, he clarified that his comments referred to the BRS’s political downfall, not KCR personally. He concluded by asserting his confidence in securing a second term, saying that his government’s welfare policies would ensure continued public support.