Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, questioning his recent remarks projecting Rahul Gandhi as the country’s next Prime Minister.
Addressing a press conference, BJP State Chief Spokesperson and Media In-Charge N.V. Subash asked, “Where exactly is the Prime Minister’s chair vacant? On what basis is the Chief Minister making such claims?” He asserted that the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys strong public support and dismissed the Congress’ projections as a desperate attempt to divert attention from governance failures in Telangana. He reiterated that the PM’s post is not vacant for next two decades, that’s 2047.
Subash alleged that instead of introspecting on the non-implementation of election promises and guarantees, the Chief Minister was attempting to please his party high command by making exaggerated political claims.
“With just 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana, such tall declarations reflect political daydreaming rather than ground reality,” he remarked.
He also reminded his party’s own leader and former Chief Minister Late Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy too made similar promises to the dynasts before 2009 polls.
The BJP spokesperson further claimed that the Chief Minister’s statements were aimed at safeguarding his own position amid reported internal dissensions within the Congress. Drawing parallels with political developments in neighbouring Karnataka, Subash said internal power struggles have become a hallmark of Congress politics across states.
Criticizing Rahul Gandhi’s leadership credentials, Subash questioned whether someone who, according to him, has struggled to effectively discharge the responsibilities of Leader of the Opposition can be prematurely projected for the nation’s top post. He alleged that repeated political relaunches and public statements undermining constitutional institutions have weakened the Congress’ credibility.
Turning to civic governance, the BJP strongly opposed the reported proposal to restructure the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). Subash alleged that bifurcating or reorganizing GHMC zones would create administrative confusion for citizens regarding property registration, tax payments, and essential civic services. He claimed that the move was politically motivated and intended to benefit select allies rather than improve urban governance.
Expressing confidence ahead of the upcoming GHMC elections, the BJP leader said the party’s growing support in both rural and urban Telangana was evident from recent local body polls. He predicted significant gains in the civic elections and expressed optimism about the 2028 Assembly elections.
Subash also referred to recent protests by pensioners at Indira Park and student demonstrations in the Ashok Nagar area, stating that public dissatisfaction with the state government was steadily rising.
‘’Instead of addressing these pressing issues, the Chief Minister appears preoccupied with national political fantasies,” he said.
Commenting on Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Hyderabad for the Congress’ district-level training camp, Subash questioned the purpose and outcomes of the event. He demanded transparency regarding the utilization of public funds, including Central allocations reportedly amounting to ₹650 crore for civic bodies. He also sought clarification on the Congress’ pre-election promise to allocate ₹2 crore to each municipal division, asking how much of it has actually been disbursed.
The BJP reiterated its demand for accountability and urged the state government to focus on governance, delivery of promises, and transparent administration instead of engaging in what it termed as “political theatrics.”
