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Phone-tapping probe will yield sensational revelations: CM Revanth
In Short
- Challenges BRS to debate water crisis in Assembly
- Warns of possible El Niño impact and water shortages
- Accuses BJP of targeting Rahul Gandhi
- Defends Bharat Summit as Telangana’s global showcase
- Criticises Centre over alleged obstruction of delegates
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said the investigation into the Telangana phone-tapping case would be completed soon, with sensational and unexpected revelations likely to emerge. He also declared that he had no objection if his phone was being tapped, asserting that he had nothing to hide and that anyone was welcome to listen to his conversations.
Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister was asked whether his phone was also under surveillance following senior AICC leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was engaging in phone surveillance. Revanth Reddy said he was unconcerned about anyone listening to his phone calls.
The Chief Minister criticised Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay, alleging that they were showing little concern for Telangana's interests. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritising Gujarat's interests over those of the country and described Kishan Reddy as a subordinate of the Prime Minister.
Referring to the State's water situation and the approaching summer, Revanth Reddy said the government was informing people about the ground realities and had issued advance warnings about the possible impact of El Niño and drinking water shortages. He challenged the BRS leadership to discuss the issue in the Legislative Assembly instead of making political allegations. Taking a dig at former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, he said his government did not claim to have read 80,000 books but was presenting facts and preparing for future challenges.
Revanth Reddy also launched a sharp attack on BJP leaders for criticising Rahul Gandhi's proposed visit to Hyderabad for the Bharat Summit. He alleged that the BJP was resorting to personal attacks out of fear that Rahul Gandhi could become Prime Minister in the future.
Defending the international event, he said the Bharat Summit was intended to showcase Telangana's strengths, investment opportunities and progressive policies to the world. He accused the BJP and BRS of opposing an initiative aimed at enhancing the State's global image.
Questioning the BJP's objections to Rahul Gandhi's participation, the Chief Minister pointed out that Modi himself attended international summits, hosted global events and engaged with leaders of countries with which India had differences, including China. He also referred to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to India.
"Everything Prime Minister Modi does is considered right by the BJP, while everything Rahul Gandhi does is portrayed as wrong. Is Rahul Gandhi not entitled to participate in a democratic event in Hyderabad?" he asked.
Describing the BJP's approach as dictatorial, Revanth Reddy said cordial relations between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition were a democratic convention, irrespective of political differences.
