Telangana Row Explodes: Congress Slams BJP Over “Pakistan Comparison” Remarks
A major political clash erupts as Congress leaders in Telangana attack BJP over controversial remarks comparing state formation to Pakistan division. Strong reactions pour in.
The latest flashpoint came after comments by Tejasvi Surya, which Congress leaders claim compared the formation of Telangana to the partition of India and Pakistan. The remarks have been labeled as “deeply offensive” and “historically insensitive,” igniting sharp reactions across the political spectrum.
Telangana State Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar came down heavily on the BJP, warning against what he called “reckless and insulting statements.” He questioned how the creation of Telangana — achieved after years of struggle and sacrifices — could be equated with a traumatic historical partition.
Congress leaders alleged that this is not an isolated incident, pointing out that senior BJP figures like Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have, in the past, made similar remarks about Telangana’s formation. They accused the BJP of harboring long-standing resentment toward the state’s creation.
Telangana MPs and statehood activists also joined the chorus of criticism, stating that such comments insult the sacrifices of countless individuals who fought for Telangana. They warned that continued provocation would not be tolerated and demanded an immediate clarification from BJP leadership.
As tensions escalate, the controversy has once again exposed deep political fault lines over Telangana’s formation — turning it into a fresh battleground between the BJP and Congress ahead of crucial political developments.
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