In an extreme verbal assault on Tuesday, K.T. Rama Rao, the working president of BRS and Telangana state minister, launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rama Rao accused Modi of peddling “outright lies,” labeling him as “blatantly dishonest” and “utterly disgraceful.” This onslaught followed Modi’s claims that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao had expressed a desire to join the National Democratic Front (NDA), to which Rama Rao vehemently objected. Rama Rao didn’t mince his words, calling Modi a “cheater” and vehemently denying the allegations made by the Prime Minister. He asserted that BRS and Chief Minister KCR would never associate with someone of Modi’s character. Rama Rao went further, ridiculing Modi’s credibility by suggesting he should consider a career in scriptwriting and storytelling, even quipping that Modi might win an Oscar for his creative abilities.
The Telangana minister criticized Modi’s selective memory, pointing out instances where Modi had formed alliances with various leaders, even within his own party, despite his accusations of family politics against others. Rama Rao questioned Modi’s focus on family politics, citing cases like Jay Shah’s appointment as the BCCI secretary despite lacking qualifications, and challenged Modi’s accusations about BRS funding the Congress in Karnataka, demanding accountability from the income tax department. Rama Rao emphasized that the party’s MLAs, not Modi, would decide matters concerning the chief minister, asserting their independence from Delhi or Gujarat’s influence. He condemned Modi’s habit of labeling chief ministers of states he visited as corrupt, expressing confidence that the people of Telangana would vehemently reject the BJP in the upcoming elections.
The BRS working president accused Modi of heading a “fake news university” and operating “jhoot” (lies) and “jumla” (empty promises) factories. He criticized Modi’s unfulfilled promises to the nation, including housing for all, drinking water supply to every household, depositing Rs 15 lakh in every citizen’s account, doubling farmers’ income, and making India a $5 trillion economy. Rama Rao called Modi’s claims mere storytelling, suggesting he could win an Oscar for fiction.
Additionally, Rama Rao pointed out Modi’s questionable education credentials and accused him of ignoring facts while targeting BRS. He highlighted how various parties, including Shiv Sena, JD(U), Telugu Desam, and Shiromani Akali Dal, had left the NDA, questioning Modi’s claims about unity within the alliance. In response to Modi’s accusation that BRS funded the Congress in Karnataka, Rama Rao raised doubts about the role of the income tax department, questioning the lack of action if such claims were true. Rama Rao firmly rejected Modi’s claims, branding him a dishonest cheater. He predicted BJP’s defeat, asserting Telangana’s commitment to resisting false allegations, reaffirming his party’s integrity and independence.
