KTR Interview

In a no-holds-barred exclusive interview, former Telangana Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of being a political puppet caught between Delhi and Nagpur.

“Revanth Reddy got the job from Rahul Gandhi, but he works for Modi Ji,” KTR declared, charging the Congress leader with duplicity and betraying the Telangana mandate by toeing the BJP line while posturing as an opposition leader.

KTR’s wide-ranging remarks covered everything from the eroding federal structure to the growing North-South divide, the misuse of central agencies, and the strategic failures of both national parties. The interview comes at a time when national politics is heating up ahead of the 2026 state elections and the groundwork for the 2029 general elections is being laid.

By Naveed Uddin Khan Uzair

A Chief Minister Without Independence?

In his sharp critique, KTR accused Revanth Reddy of surrendering Telangana’s interests to the BJP for personal gain and political protection.

“Look at his policies, his bulldozer politics, and his silence on central injustices—does it reflect the Congress ideology or Modi’s playbook?” he asked rhetorically. “If Congress was serious about opposing BJP, would their Chief Minister be running the state like a smaller version of Gujarat?”

KTR claimed that Telangana was now witnessing “ED-style governance,” where bulldozers are used against political opponents while the Chief Minister selectively turns a blind eye to the BJP’s excesses in Delhi.

Federalism Under Threat

Taking a broader national view, KTR warned that the BJP’s centralizing tendencies are putting India’s federal structure in grave danger.

“The idea of India is built on cooperative federalism,” he said. “But today, the Centre dictates terms, controls funds, and punishes non-BJP states through agencies and economic discrimination.”

He pointed out that BJP-ruled states are rewarded with financial support and policy leniency, while opposition-led states face raids, budget cuts, and delays in central clearances. “We are not asking for charity. We are demanding what is constitutionally ours,” KTR emphasized.

The Looming North-South Divide

KTR also raised alarm about the impending delimitation exercise post-2026, which could drastically reduce the political influence of South Indian states.

“They want to punish the South for controlling population growth and contributing more to the GDP,” he said. “This is not just unjust—it’s dangerous.”

He warned that unless southern states unite and speak out, the Parliament may soon become numerically skewed to favor North India, effectively silencing progressive states on critical national matters.

“This will not be federalism. It will be a unitary system disguised as democracy.”

Congress: The Other Face of BJP?

In a surprising turn, KTR leveled equal criticism at the Congress party, accusing it of hypocrisy, internal confusion, and policy mimicry.

“When the BJP misuses ED or CBI, Congress protests. But when ED raids happen in Telangana, they clap,” he said. “This selective outrage exposes their double standards.”

He cited the Telangana Congress government’s collaboration with big business houses—particularly those close to BJP—as evidence that the party is “Congress in name, but BJP in action.”

A Call for Regional Unity

Reiterating the importance of regional voices, KTR urged leaders from states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and West Bengal to unite against both BJP and Congress.

“The future of India depends on strengthening regional leadership. Delhi does not understand our language, culture, or challenges. Why should they dictate terms to us?” he questioned.

He advocated for a new federal front focused on balanced growth, agricultural reform, state autonomy, and protection of linguistic and cultural diversity.

The Hypocrisy of National Politics

KTR was particularly critical of the “Delhi media bubble” and the way opposition leaders are marginalized or mocked.

“When we speak up, we’re called fringe. When we stay silent, we’re called irrelevant. How is this democracy?” he asked. “Rahul Gandhi gets hours of airtime. Why not Mamata Banerjee, Stalin, or anyone else?”

He added that both national parties have failed to present a consistent ideology. “Congress opposes Adani in Delhi and does business with him in Hyderabad. BJP promises governance and delivers religious division.”

A Broken Opposition and a Misinformed Electorate

KTR admitted that regional parties also bear responsibility. “If people are not voting for us, it’s not their fault. It’s our failure to explain our work, our vision.”

He called on regional leaders to rise above tokenism and invest in policy communication, digital outreach, and ground-level mobilization. “The people of India are not fools. But they are tired of being lied to by both sides.”

Opinion: Time to Reset Indian Politics

KTR’s explosive interview is more than a political outburst—it is a warning bell. As India aspires to become a developed nation by 2047, it must confront uncomfortable truths: the concentration of power in Delhi, the erosion of state rights, the politicization of institutions, and the growing regional resentment.

Revanth Reddy may have been the immediate target, but KTR’s message is aimed at the larger national conscience. Political power is not a license for betrayal. Leadership is not about survival—it’s about vision, courage, and conviction.

India can no longer afford to be governed by fear, fraud, and favor. It needs real debates, real development, and real democracy. Anything less would be a betrayal—not just of Telangana, but of India itself.

— Naveed Uddin Khan Uzair
Opinion Contributor, Crime Today News

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