KTR hits out at Congress over assault on women MLAs

In a strongly worded social media post, KTR alleged that women MLAs were subjected to humiliation and physical assault during the incident. He claimed that some of the legislators were allegedly dragged by their hair and had their sarees pulled while being removed by the police.

Calling the alleged conduct “absolutely deplorable”, KTR said no individual, particularly an elected woman representative, should be subjected to such treatment.

“These are some of the strongest women, fiercest fighters I know and they are in tears,” KTR said, expressing solidarity with the women legislators.

Taking a direct swipe at the Congress leadership, KTR questioned whether party leader Rahul Gandhi would remain silent if similar treatment were meted out to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi.

KTR also criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, warning that the alleged conduct against the women MLAs would have political consequences for his government.

He invoked the imagery of the Mahabharata, comparing the alleged behaviour of those in power to Duryodhana and Dushasana, while sarcastically referring to the Congress government's rule as “Indiramma Rajyam”.

The allegations have added to the political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS in Telangana. The incident and the allegations surrounding the treatment of the women legislators are expected to trigger further political debate over the conduct of police during protests and demonstrations.