Hyderabad: Siddipet MLA T. Harish Rao expressed his stance regarding the impending cessation of Hyderabad as a shared capital between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, effective from July. He highlighted the efforts of certain national political entities aiming to advocate for Hyderabad’s continued status as a joint capital for an additional decade. Rao emphasized that with appropriate representation in the parliament, such endeavors could be thwarted.
Rao cautioned against the political affiliations of Revanth Reddy, rooted in the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) based in Andhra Pradesh, implying potential constraints on Reddy’s opposition to any such propositions.
During a press interaction at Basheerbagh Press Club on Saturday, Rao criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for publicly declaring the state’s financial insolvency. He deemed such statements irresponsible, attributing adverse effects on the real estate sector and subsequent unrest among construction laborers.
Expressing optimism in the potential influence of the Bharatiya Rashtriya Samithi (BRS) in the national capital, especially in the event of a coalition government formation post Lok Sabha elections, Rao prognosticated the emergence of a regional party leader as the Prime Minister. He expressed skepticism regarding the Congress party’s electoral prospects, predicting a limited seat count, falling short of a decisive mandate.
Furthermore, Rao alleged collusion between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress in securing eight parliamentary seats each, hinting at Revanth Reddy’s possible alignment with the BJP and questioning Reddy’s silence on such speculations.
Addressing contentious issues like wealth redistribution, constitutional amendments, and reservation policies, Rao affirmed the sanctity of the constitution’s foundational principles, cautioning against attempts by major political parties to exploit these topics for electoral gain.
Criticizing Revanth Reddy’s language and demeanor as detrimental to the state’s dignity, Rao lamented the perceived lack of public accessibility and engagement from Reddy post his Praja Darbar session.
Accusing the Congress of reneging on electoral promises despite formal commitments, Rao anticipated electoral repercussions for the party in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
