BJP leaders criticise Rahul Gandhi’s visit, demand accountability on poll promises

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Telangana launched sharp attacks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, questioning their silence on the alleged non-fulfilment of the six guarantees promised during the election campaign, as well as talk about Mr. Gandhi becoming the next Prime Minister.

Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy (Steel and Mines) and Bandi Sanjay Kumar (Minister of State for Home), in separate statements, asserted that Mr. Gandhi had “no right” to visit Telangana without reviewing the promises made during the elections and holding the Congress government accountable. “He is here to take account of the ‘RR tax’ — Rahul Gandhi/Revanth Reddy tax — and to donate Rajya Sabha seats to his cronies,” Mr. Kishan Reddy alleged.

Mr. Sanjay Kumar said there was no vacancy for the PM’s post and described Mr. Gandhi as a “failed leader” who had been rejected by the nation “again and again”. He advised the Chief Minister to focus on governance instead of “drumming up support” for Mr. Gandhi, claiming that large sections of the public felt betrayed under the current government.

“Mr. Revanth Reddy is blind to the tears of poor people whose houses were demolished, the tears of farmers waiting for Rythu Bharosa, the tears of students due to lack of fee reimbursements, and the tears of retired employees awaiting their dues,” he charged.

BJP chief spokesperson N.V. Subash said Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to enjoy strong public support, dismissing the Congress’ projections as a “desperate attempt” to divert attention from governance failures in Telangana.

Instead of introspecting on the non-implementation of election promises and guarantees, the Chief Minister was attempting to please the party high command by making “exaggerated political claims” to safeguard his own position amid reported internal dissensions, he said.

Mr. Subash also questioned the purpose and outcomes of the event involving Mr. Gandhi and reiterated the party’s demand for accountability, delivery of promises, and transparent administration, instead of what he termed “political theatrics.”