Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has lodged a formal complaint with the Telangana Director General of Police, seeking criminal action against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleging that he delivered a "highly provocative, inflammatory and dangerous" speech at a public meeting in Khammam on January 18. The BRS contends that Reddy's remarks incite violence and hostility towards the party and its leadership, particularly former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao.
In a complaint dated January 19, BRS members and supporters asserted that Reddy's statements went beyond legitimate political criticism and instead constituted an open call for aggression against the BRS and its supporters. They argued that the language used in the speech could encourage intimidation, harassment, and physical attacks on BRS workers, especially at the village level. The complainants specifically pointed to statements suggesting the political elimination of the BRS as capable of provoking crowd violence and disrupting public order.
The BRS further argued that speeches made by a sitting Chief Minister carry a greater risk of being perceived as an endorsement for unlawful acts against political opponents. They warned that Reddy's rhetoric could lead to attacks on party offices, threats to the families of BRS workers, and clashes in politically sensitive areas. The complaint also stated that the remarks were humiliating towards Chandrashekar Rao, a leader associated with the Telangana statehood movement and supported by large sections of the public, and had caused fear and insecurity among BRS supporters.
The BRS has demanded the immediate registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Revanth Reddy. They are also calling for the seizure and preservation of all audio-visual evidence related to the speech and action against those who amplified the remarks on social media. Additionally, the BRS has requested police instructions to district-level officers to prevent attacks on BRS leaders and workers, provide protection in sensitive areas, and ensure the maintenance of public peace across Telangana. The complaint cites Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, asserting that political workers are entitled to equal protection of law and the right to life with dignity.
This isn't the first time the BRS has accused Revanth Reddy of using inflammatory language. In September 2024, following Congress's call for protests against the BJP for calling Rahul Gandhi a "terrorist," the BRS demanded disciplinary action against Reddy for what they termed "defamatory, filthy, and highly offensive remarks" against K. Chandrashekar Rao. Former Minister T. Harish Rao penned a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that Reddy's actions starkly contrasted with Rahul Gandhi's ideals. Rao criticized Reddy for allegedly stating that KCR should be pelted with stones and hanged, and for making abusive remarks during Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary celebrations.
The BRS also accused Reddy of creating a "criminal state" in September 2025, alleging an "Emergency-like regime" with citizens facing oppression. They claimed that Reddy, who they say has a high number of criminal cases against him, was ignoring farmers' needs and mismanaging key portfolios.
