HYDERABAD: Another round of social media clash has erupted between the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana. The latest controversy was sparked by a cartoon post referring to the ‘BRS 2025 model’, which drew a controversial comment from a BJP spokesperson and led to intense online sparring between supporters of both parties.
The cartoon, shared by a netizen, showed the BRS election symbol—a car—soaring through the air like a helicopter, being driven by BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). The image appeared to be a satirical reference to KCR’s recent helicopter arrival at the BRS silver jubilee meeting held in Elkathurthi. The caption on the image read “BRS 2025 Model”.
Responding to the post, BJP spokesperson Poreddy Kishore Reddy commented, “The journey is straight to Pavarala Gutta.” His remark sparked outrage among BRS supporters, who interpreted it as an ill-willed comment possibly hinting at death. However, Kishore later clarified that his statement referred solely to BRS as a party and was not aimed at any individual. He said that if his comment was misunderstood, he would not take responsibility for others’ interpretations.
BRS supporters and leaders reacted strongly. Former Chairman of Telangana State Technology Services, Jagan, hit back stating, “He is the official spokesperson of BJP? Who taught him such culture—to wish death upon leaders of other parties? There are leaders in your own party too. There are many such ‘guttas’ in the country. We have ten times the strength to counter such posts, but our culture holds us back.”
Several other BRS sympathisers also criticised Kishore’s comment, calling it inappropriate and insensitive. In response, Kishore again maintained his stance, saying, “If you still think it was about KCR, that is your interpretation, not mine. I am not responsible for your assumptions.”
As a result, social media platforms have become battlegrounds once again, with netizens from both parties exchanging sharp counters and retaliatory posts.