PM Modi calls KCR govt ‘most corrupt’, BRS says he ‘habitually lies’ during Telangana visits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy during a public meeting in Telangana, Saturday, July 8, 2023. (PTI Photo)

KCR’s daughter is embroiled in the corruption case related to the AAP government’s liquor policy. “Telangana has seen the corrupt rule of KCR. The KCR government has betrayed the trust of people. His government has cheated the youth, through the TSPSC scam, after promising jobs,’’ he said.

“The BJP has invested big in Telangana to develop the state. All the BRS government does is abuse Modi and the Centre. KCR has established dynastic rule and has halted the economic development of Telangana. He is behaving like the owner of Telangana. The state is mired in corruption. People should beware of the mind games that the BRS is playing. Many BRS leaders are being investigated for corruption by agencies. Those in power here are involved in corruption running into crores,’’ he said.

Stating that the results of civic elections gave an indication that the BJP will win in Telangana elections to be held later this year, Modi asked people to beware of the Congress as well. “The Congress and the BRS have a history of dynastic politics. The foundation of these parties is based on corruption. They hurt people’s aspirations due to corruption. The Congress’s corruption has been witnessed by the entire country. Both the BRS and the Congress are fatal for the people of Telangana. The BRS government made many promises, including providing jobs to youths, but failed to deliver and due to that there is anger among the people here. Have Telangana’s youth sacrificed themselves for this corruption?’’ he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and G. Kishan Reddy during a public meeting in Warangal, Saturday, July 8, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Modi, however, lauded the people of Telangana, saying that they played a great role in making the BJP the world’s largest political party. He said the state was playing a vital role in manufacturing vaccines. “Telangana’s role in national development has become crucial, and the state will play a major role in making India self-reliant. Many investments are coming to the state, creating jobs and opportunities. While the Centre is doing so much for Telangana, what is the state government doing?’’ he said. “It is sad that the Telangana state, for which you all fought and sacrificed so much, is facing this situation today.’’

Congress leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka condemned Modi’s accusations of corruption in the party. “His speech is full of lies and accusations against the Congress. The BJP and the BRS are working together. The BRS is the B team of the BJP,’’ he said.

BRS working president and minister K T Rama Rao also lashed out at the prime minister. “The Kazipet coach factory is a 45-year dream of Telangana people. While the PM has announced a Rs 20,000-crore locomotive factory for Gujarat, setting up a Rs 520-crore railway wagon repair shop at Kazipet is an insult to the people of Telangana. It would be good if the prime minister mentioned one good deed he had done for the youth of the country in the (past) nine years. It would be good if the prime minister said one word to the governor, who is blocking the filling of university vacancies by sitting on the bill sent by the government for her approval. It has become a habit for Modi to come to Telangana and tell lies, give a lecture and leave without saying what he can do for Telangana. People will definitely kick the party out of Telangana in the coming elections,’’ he said.