K T Rama Rao, working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, on Monday mounted a strong and wide-ranging attack on the Congress-led state government, accusing it of systematically misleading the public, covering up governance failures, and indulging in what he described as “perverted politics.” He made these remarks while addressing the media alongside senior party leaders, shortly after former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao appeared before a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Summing up the Congress government’s two-year tenure, KTR said it could be reduced to three words—diversion, subversion, and perversion. He alleged that instead of focusing on governance, the administration had consistently attempted to distract citizens, manipulate narratives, and deflect attention from its own shortcomings through politically motivated actions.
KTR further claimed that the SIT had failed to strictly follow legal procedures, including provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) Act passed by Parliament. Even so, he emphasised that KCR, despite not being legally compelled to do so, chose to appear before the SIT voluntarily. According to KTR, this decision was taken out of respect for constitutional values and the rule of law, underscoring KCR’s willingness to cooperate fully with any lawful enquiry.
He pointed out that in several instances courts have permitted questioning to be conducted at an individual’s residence. Nevertheless, KCR opted to personally present himself before the SIT and respond comprehensively to all questions. KTR said this conduct demonstrated transparency and confidence, and sent a clear message to senior police officials, including the Director General of Police and SIT members, that there had been no wrongdoing during the BRS government’s tenure.
According to KTR, the last two years have seen a deliberate campaign by the Congress to malign KCR and the previous administration through rumours, selective media leaks, and speculation. He expressed hope that the ongoing enquiry would finally put an end to what he termed politically driven insinuations that, so far, had produced no credible evidence.
Addressing members of the media directly, KTR appealed to journalists to refrain from reporting unverified leaks, stressing that any genuine findings should be communicated through official channels. Using a sharp metaphor, he warned that attempts to tarnish KCR’s image were futile, likening them to “spitting at the sun,” and accused the state government of engaging in petty politics for narrow political gain.
KTR also suggested that the renewed attention on the case was strategically timed to coincide with upcoming municipal elections, with the intention of diverting public attention and weakening the BRS’s grassroots campaign. He questioned the independence of the SIT, asking whether it was operating autonomously or under the influence of the Pradesh Congress Committee.
Reiterating KCR’s political stature, KTR described him as a two-time Chief Minister and a central figure in the Telangana statehood movement, adding that citizens were closely watching what he called repeated attempts to target him. He asserted that the SIT, after examining KCR’s responses, would realise that allegations—particularly those related to surveillance or phone tapping—were baseless. While calling the case “frivolous,” KTR said the BRS would continue to cooperate with investigators if summoned again.
Highlighting what he termed the Congress party’s “double standards,” KTR referred to past protests against central agency summons issued to Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, arguing that the BRS too was entitled to peaceful protest when its leader was questioned. He thanked party cadres for organising demonstrations, rallies, roadblocks, and social media campaigns, and acknowledged the media for covering these developments.
Beyond the SIT issue, KTR criticised the state government’s handling of law and order, alleging a deterioration in public safety and inadequate responses to recent incidents. Shifting focus to fiscal matters, he claimed that February 1—traditionally Budget Day—was deliberately chosen for KCR’s questioning to divert attention from Telangana’s continued exclusion from central allocations.
Despite Telangana having eight Members of Parliament each from the Congress and the BJP, KTR alleged that the state received “zero” allocation in the last two Union Budgets and warned that a similar outcome was likely again. He accused the Chief Minister of making frequent trips to Delhi and abroad without securing tangible benefits for the state, questioning the expenditure involved and suggesting that public funds were being used for personal or political objectives.
Referring to earlier allegations surrounding the Kaleshwaram project, the Formula E event, power sector probes, and the ongoing phone-tapping case, KTR said successive accusations had failed to produce evidence and were being dismissed by officials themselves. He described this recurring pattern as deliberate attention diversion.
In conclusion, KTR urged the Congress administration to abandon what he called diversionary tactics and instead concentrate on governance, fiscal priorities, public safety, and securing resources for Telangana. He asserted that politically aware citizens would ultimately hold those in power accountable for their actions and performance.
