The phone tapping scandal in Telangana has ignited a significant political firestorm. After Congress regained power, they accused the previous BRS administration of illicitly monitoring the phones of opposition leaders, business people, and real estate developers. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and several ministers have been vocal in their criticisms of the BRS government amidst these serious allegations. In connection with this case, multiple senior police officials have already been arrested and are under investigation.
In a fierce response, former minister KTR has launched serious accusations against CM Revanth Reddy, claiming that he is tapping the phones of both his own cabinet members and opposition leaders. Speaking at a media event in Hyderabad, KTR boldly challenged Revanth Reddy to undergo a lie detector test regarding the phone tapping claims, urging him to publicly declare that he is not involved in surveilling the communications of anyone, including his party’s MLAs and rival politicians. These bold statements have only intensified the ongoing political drama in Telangana.
KTR also took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, mocking his elaborate speeches on democracy. He pointed out the irony of the situation in Telangana, where CM Revanth’s party is reportedly filing lawsuits against young individuals for their social media posts. KTR emphasized that their primary responsibility is to protect party members and prevent any aggressive actions that might infringe upon citizens’ rights. He also highlighted their commitment to rebuilding public trust.
Reiterating the BRS’s prospects in the assembly and parliamentary elections, KTR expressed confidence in KCR’s experience in proclaiming that he was not in the least afraid of being defeated in the contest. He appreciated KCR for his utter commitment to the welfare of Telangana and said he keeps his cool in the face of all political odds. KTR asserted that KCR was wholly dedicated to the state’s development, stressing that the BRS party wants to push forward with Telangana’s interests for themselves and not for the quest of power.
This evolving saga reflects the intense political landscape in Telangana, where the ramifications of the phone tapping allegations continue to unfold, shaping the future of the state’s leadership.