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BJP Leaders Condemn Telangana CM's 'Anti-Hindu' Remarks
Revanth Reddy's comments on 3 crore Hindu deities sparked statewide protests demanding an apology, with BJP and BRS accusing him of insulting Hindu sentiments.
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made lighthearted remarks about 3 crore Hindu deities at a Hyderabad party executive meeting, sparking condemnation from the BJP and BRS.
- Following Jubilee Hills election warnings, opposition figures cited the remark as evidence of a pattern, with BJP leaders saying the comments vindicate warnings and opponents recalling Revanth Reddy's claim that 'Congress is a Muslim party.'
- BRS leaders demanded an immediate withdrawal and apology, urging Revanth Reddy to apologise for hurting sentiments of crores of Hindus, while BJP's Telangana unit accused him of exposing Congress' 'Hinduphobic DNA.'
- Soon after the remarks, the BJP organised plans for statewide mobilisation as G Ramchandra Rao, BJP state chief, announced protests demanding an unconditional apology from the Chief Minister and Congress.
- Opposition parties framed the remark as a mockery of Hindu beliefs and customs, urging the Hindu community in Telangana to reflect and unite, signalling potential communal mobilisation.
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The BJP has launched a protest in Hyderabad over Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's statement. BJP workers said that Revanth Reddy has insulted Hindu deities and, like Asaduddin Owaisi's brother, has made derogatory statements about Hindus. Such statements have been made for the past two years.
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The Economic TimesBJP leaders condemn Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's 'anti-Hindu' remarks
Senior BJP leaders have sharply criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over remarks they claim are “anti-Hindu,” calling for statewide protests on December 3. Union ministers Kishan Reddy and Sanjay Kumar accused the chief minister of insulting Hindu beliefs and urged Hindus to unite against the Congress.
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