Explosive political showdown in Telangana: KTR vs Amit Shah over muslim reservations

In a striking political showdown, Telangana Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA KT Rama Rao has fiercely contested Union Home Minister Amit Shah‘s bold promise to end Muslim reservations in Telangana. Rao asserts that the 4% Muslim reservation is based on socio-economic status, not religion, challenging Shah’s explosive stance.

The Battle Lines are Drawn: KT Rama Rao vs Amit Shah

Rao, in a pointed response to Shah, emphasized the need for the BJP leader to think before speaking, accusing the BJP of attempting to polarize the state’s politics. He confidently declared that their efforts would fail this time. Meanwhile, Amit Shah, rallying in Telangana, has promised a seismic shift in reservation policies, prioritizing SC, ST, and OBC communities and ending Muslim reservations.

KT Rama Rao Counters Amit Shah’s Promise to End Muslim Reservations in Telangana

Congress Weighs In: The Socio-Economic Debate

Adding fuel to the fiery debate, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh‘s comments on Telangana’s per capita income were sharply rebuked by KTR, who urged him to revisit the socio-economic survey. Rao highlighted that all 33 districts in Telangana boast a per capita income above the national average, adding another layer to this heated political saga.

Telangana’s Electoral Countdown: A Tripartite Clash

With assembly elections set for November 30, the stage is set for an intense contest among the ruling BRS, Congress, and BJP. The vote count on December 3 will be a defining moment, following BRS’s dominant victory in the 2018 elections.