Hyderabad: Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy criticised BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao for leaving the Telangana Assembly before paying respects to deceased former MLAs. Speaking to media on Monday, Komatireddy said KCR’s early exit was inappropriate and did not reflect legislative decorum.
The Minister said he spoke to KCR during the session and inquired about his health. “He said he was doing well and even asked about my health,” Komatireddy added. However, he noted that KCR’s decision to leave immediately after the national anthem and before the condolence motions was disappointing.
Komatireddy said it would have been better if KCR had stayed silent during the tribute and then left the House. “Former MLAs fought for Telangana. Leaving before their tribute was not right,” he said.
KCR Assembly exit triggers criticism over tribute motion absence
He further remarked that while KCR protested from a hospital bed, he himself agitated on the streets. “I am an original activist,” Komatireddy said, stressing the importance of respecting those who contributed to the statehood movement.
Congress leaders also took aim at KCR’s brief appearance, pointing out that he spent less than ten minutes in the House. They accused him of ignoring House protocol by skipping the obituary motions.