Congress leaders staged a series of protests across Telangana in response to the remarks made by BJP leaders against Rahul Gandhi, condemning the alleged derogatory remarks made by BJP MLA Tarvinder Singh and Shiv Sena (Eknath) MLA Sanjay Gaikwad against Rahul Gandhi.
In Warangal, a massive demonstration was held under the leadership of TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud, where he strongly condemned the derogatory comments by BJP members. Speaking at the event, Goud emphasised the legacy of the Gandhi family, highlighting their sacrifices for the country. “Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi gave up their lives for the nation, and yet,
these baseless remarks are being made by people who have contributed nothing to India’s freedom struggle,” Goud said, calling the BJP leaders’ actions a disgrace. Mahesh Kumar Goud further stated that the BJP has failed to offer any response from top leaders, including the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, to the threats made against Rahul Gandhi by BJP leaders.
He mentioned that such comments stem from BJP’s fear of Rahul Gandhi’s growing popularity, as his Bharat Jodo Yatra and recent initiatives have struck a chord with the public. He warned, “If the BJP doesn’t suspend these leaders, it will be clear to the people that this is the official stance of the party.”
Protests were also held in Narayanguda, where MLC Balmoor Venkat, along with Congress workers, burnt the effigies of BJP leaders, demanding an immediate apology. Venkat urged the police to register cases under attempt to murder charges against those who made violent threats towards Rahul Gandhi.
“BJP leaders are terrified because they know Rahul Gandhi is poised to become the next prime minister. Instead of addressing public issues, they resort to attacking him,” he added.
Sunitha Rao, president of the Telangana Women Congress, led another protest at the BJP office, condemning the statements by former MLA Tanvinder Singh, who allegedly made inflammatory comments against Rahul Gandhi. She demanded that BJP leaders issue a public apology or face continued protests, adding that the Congress will not allow BJP leaders to roam freely until they retract their statements.
In Hanumakonda, a protest was held under the leadership of DCC president Nayini Rajender Reddy, joined by prominent leaders such as Warangal DCC president Errabelli Swarna, Mayor Gundu Sudharani and MPs and MLAs. Speaking at the event, Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reminded the gathering of the Congress’s long-standing commitment to the nation’s welfare, highlighting the party’s role from the independence movement to the present day.
