**Controversy Erupts Over Posters Criticizing Telangana CM Revanth Reddy**
A political controversy has emerged in Hyderabad following the appearance of provocative posters near Gandhi Bhavan that challenge the performance of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. These posters, which surfaced recently, accuse the Congress government of failing to fulfill its election promises.
The imagery on the posters depicts Revanth Reddy seated on a throne-like chair, surrounded by robotic arms holding placards that list various allegations against his administration. The headline boldly states, “Two-Year Progress Report of Congress CM Revanth Reddy,” while the placards allege issues such as a “secret deal with KCR/KTR,” “brothers controlling real estate,” “monthly hafta to Delhi,” “temple demolitions,” “25% commission on everything,” and “free hand to rowdies.” At the bottom, the poster invites viewers to contact Gandhi Bhavan for more information.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that these posters reflect genuine public sentiment and represent valid political criticism. However, the situation escalated when Telangana Police arrested BJP Social Media State Convenor Sumiran Komarraju, State Core Committee member Ajay, and party leader Tatipamula Sai Kiran Goud under sections 353(1) and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The BJP has condemned these arrests as arbitrary and politically motivated, asserting that they are an attempt to suppress dissent.
According to police reports, a complaint was filed by a Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) employee on December 6, leading to the arrests of Ajay and Komarraju. The BJP has responded with a political backlash, accusing the Congress government of authoritarianism and misusing police resources, likening their approach to that of the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) regime.
In a statement on social media platform X, the BJP criticized the arrests, claiming they stemmed from a poster that criticized the Chief Minister and accused the government of being unable to handle opposition. They stated, “The Emergency mindset is still well and alive in India. The Congress in Telangana can’t handle the truth, so they resort to authoritarianism.” The BJP also directed its ire at Congress leadership, asserting that Rahul Gandhi’s portrayal of a “mohabbat ki dukaan” is disingenuous and that he is perpetuating a dictatorial legacy.
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya further questioned the legitimacy of the arrests, stating, “So this is ‘freedom of speech’ in Telangana? The Telangana Police has arrested BJP Telangana’s Social Media Convener for putting out a factual poster on the failings of Revanth Reddy’s two years as Chief Minister.” He emphasized that the police machinery was mobilized to target a single critic and urged Congress to reflect on its governance across India before lecturing others on democracy.
As the political landscape in Telangana continues to evolve, the implications of this controversy may resonate beyond the immediate arrests, potentially influencing public perception and future political dynamics in the region.
**FAQ**
**What are the main allegations made in the posters against CM Revanth Reddy?**
The posters accuse CM Revanth Reddy of various issues, including unfulfilled election promises, secret deals with political allies, real estate control by family members, and corruption allegations such as demanding commissions and allowing criminal activities.
