The Congress government in Telangana is deliberately targeting BRS Working President KTR, who has been vocal in exposing the misrule and irregularities of the Revanth-led government.
As a result, multiple false cases have been filed against him across various police stations in the state, with numerous FIRs lodged in an attempt to implicate him.
Some of the cases registered:
- Saidabad Police Station: For holding an interview at the Martyrs’ Memorial; later stayed by the High Court.
- Musheerabad Police Station: For alleged violations of the election code of conduct.
- Mahadevpur Police Station: For using a drone camera in Medigadda.
- Saifabad Police Station: Over remarks allegedly referring to the Chief Minister as a ‘Cheap Minister’.
- Utnoor Police Station: For comments regarding the Musi beautification project.
- Charminar Police Station: For participating in a protest; notably, a parallel case against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the same incident was dismissed due to insufficient evidence, while the case against KTR persists.
BRS leaders and political analysts claim that the Congress government is targeting KTR as an effort to suppress his voice as the main opposition leader. They argue that the cases being registered against KTR are frivolous and meant to discredit him. There are also allegations of procedural violations, such as ignoring Supreme Court guidelines that prohibit filing multiple FIRs for the same issue.
Legal experts and BRS supporters point out that such actions undermine democratic principles. They allege that the Congress government is bending laws, including the IT Act, to build cases against KTR, thereby creating a culture of fear and revenge politics.
KTR has maintained his composure, stating that these legal challenges will not deter him from questioning the government’s failures or exposing corruption. He has openly declared his willingness to face jail time if necessary, emphasizing that his fight is for the people of Telangana.
The current situation has drawn comparisons to past incidents, notably the arrest of Revanth Reddy in the infamous ‘cash for vote’ case during the BRS regime. Reports suggest that Revanth Reddy had vowed to take political revenge, with speculation that this vendetta is now unfolding.
This escalation has also fueled debates about the nature of opposition politics in Telangana. BRS supporters allege that both Congress and BJP are aligning to suppress KTR and BRS under the guise of legal action. The continuation of cases against KTR, juxtaposed with the dismissal of similar cases against BJP leaders, has added weight to these claims.