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The political landscape of Telangana has been thrown into disarray following a series of defections from the Bharatiya Rashtra Samiti (BRS) to the ruling Congress party. This dramatic shift has led to a heated exchange of words and symbolic gestures, highlighting the intense competition between the two parties. The latest incident involves a BRS MLA, P Kaushik Reddy, who sparked outrage with his remarks about the defectors. Reddy's actions, seen as derogatory and disrespectful, have triggered a backlash from the Congress party, specifically from its women members.
Reddy's controversial statement came during a press conference where he declared his intention to send sarees and bangles as 'gifts' to the defectors. This gesture, meant to be mocking, was met with swift condemnation from Congress leaders. B Shobha Rani, a prominent Congress leader, took particular offense, interpreting Reddy's comments as an insult to women. She responded by removing her footwear and issuing a warning to Reddy, stating that he would face consequences if he continued to disrespect women. This act of defiance symbolized the Congress party's indignation and their refusal to tolerate such offensive language.
Reddy's remarks have also raised concerns about the larger issue of defections in Telangana politics. The defections of 10 BRS MLAs to the Congress party have significantly altered the political balance in the state. The Congress party, which won 64 seats in the 2023 state assembly elections, has gained a strong foothold in the state after a decade-long rule by the BRS. The BRS, in response, has filed disqualification petitions against the defectors, seeking to invalidate their positions. These events underscore the fluidity of political alliances in Telangana and the relentless pursuit of power by the two main parties.
Source: BRS MLA offers bangles, sarees to defectors; Congress leader hits back showing ‘slipper’