Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao on Friday alleged that Congress infighting and internal conspiracies caused the Meenakshi Natarajan setback in the Rajya Sabha elections.
During an informal interaction with media persons, KTR claimed that factional politics had exposed deep divisions within the Congress.
He alleged that the Congress alone caused the Meenakshi Natarajan setback. He also questioned attempts to blame political opponents for the outcome.
Meenakshi Natarajan setback sparks demand for probe
KTR demanded that the Congress leadership identify those who allegedly leaked information related to cases involving Meenakshi Natarajan.
He further alleged that some Congress leaders shared details with BJP leaders.
“If Chief Minister Revanth Reddy likes constituting SITs, he should order one in this case too,” KTR said.
The BRS leader claimed that Congress members already knew who had worked against Meenakshi Natarajan.
“Congress leaders know who betrayed the party. Rahul Gandhi should identify those undermining the Congress from within,” he said.
Meenakshi Natarajan setback reflects Congress divisions: KTR
KTR criticised the Election Commission’s handling of the issue.
“What happened with Meenakshi Natarajan is wrong. The Election Commission treated her unfairly,” he said.
He also alleged that Telangana Congress leaders plotted against her.
Furthermore, the BRS working president claimed that the Congress had a long history of internal rivalries and betrayals.
Referring to remarks by senior Congress leader Mohammed Ali Shabbir, KTR said the comments reflected concerns that many people already held about the party.
He also alleged that Congress leaders obtained important positions through financial and political arrangements.
Finally, KTR described Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy as a “renewal Chief Minister”.
He alleged that Revanth Reddy’s continuation in office depended on the approval of the Congress high command.