Hyderabad: Former minister T. Harish Rao on Monday lashed out at Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over his remarks on removing BRS flags. In response, he issued a strong warning against targeting the party.
Speaking to the media at Telangana Bhavan, Harish Rao said BRS was a party born from the aspirations of Telangana people. At the same time, he cautioned the Chief Minister against making what he called reckless statements. Further, Harish Rao warned that any attempt to target BRS offices or symbols would invite a strong political reaction.
Meanwhile, he advised Revanth Reddy to stop making provocative comments and focus on governance. In particular, he urged the government to implement the six guarantees promised before the elections.
BRS flags row: Harish Rao targets Congress government
During the interaction, Harish Rao alleged that the Cabinet failed to discuss key issues affecting farmers and students. Specifically, he said there was no discussion on Rythu Bandhu, fertiliser supply or fee reimbursement. As a result, he accused the Chief Minister of playing with the future of nearly 20 lakh students.
Recalling past political events, Harish Rao criticised the Congress by referring to the alleged humiliation of former Chief Minister Anjaiah during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure. According to him, that episode led to the formation of the Telugu Desam Party. He further claimed that N.T. Rama Rao fought Congress from the streets to Delhi.
Questioning the Chief Minister’s stand, Harish Rao said Revanth Reddy had no moral right to speak about N.T. Rama Rao. Additionally, he questioned Revanth Reddy’s references to the TDP, suggesting they reflected political contradictions within the ruling party.