Mahesh Kumar Goud calls KCR’s ‘Deeksha’ a fake hunger strike, blames BRS and BJP on BC Bill

Hyderabad: TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud on Friday lashed out at former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, calling his earlier ‘Deeksha’ a fake hunger strike aided by saline and vitamins, and branding it a “political drama.”

TPCC chief says Telangana built on BC, SC, ST sacrifices

Speaking to reporters, Goud accused the BRS, which he called “a party now fighting for relevance,” of staging fresh theatrics like ‘Deeksha Divas’ to revive its public image. He asserted that the Telangana movement succeeded due to the sacrifices of BCs, SCs, and STs—not the KCR family.

“No one from KCR’s family made a personal sacrifice for Telangana,” he said. He further alleged that KCR, K.T. Rama Rao, and T. Harish Rao had treated the state “like personal property” and looted it.

Sonia Gandhi credited for Telangana formation

Goud praised Sonia Gandhi for granting Telangana and challenged KCR to publicly honour her if he was sincere. “He should anoint her photo with milk,” he said. In a swipe at Harish Rao, Goud said, “He had petrol, but no courage to light it—while Dalits and BCs carried the matchboxes.”

Congress to meet PM on BC Reservation Bill

Goud said the Congress would soon meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to press for approval of the BC Reservation Bill. He accused the BJP and BRS of blocking the legislation and hindering the rights of backward communities.

He brushed off internal criticism over corporation chairmen posts, stating he had clarified matters with Nalgonda DCC chief Komatireddy Venkata Reddy. Targeting the BJP, he said, “They can’t eat tiffin without thinking of Owaisi.”

Reflecting on his past as a Naxalite victim, Goud said Congress opposes violence but supports rehabilitation for surrendered Maoists.