Opposition Blindly Opposing Bharat Summit to Stall Growth: CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a sharp counter-attack against the BJP and BRS on Friday, accusing opposition leaders of "blindly opposing" the Bharat Summit and alleging that the Centre blocked international delegates at the eleventh hour to undermine the event.

Dismissing BJP allegations that public funds were being misused, the Chief Minister clarified that the summit focuses on critical global themes -- including climate change, infrastructure, and capital inflows. "We have already held preparatory roadshows in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi, with Mumbai and Ahmedabad up next. Our sole objective is to showcase Telangana's strengths and build investor confidence," he said, questioning why Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, BJP leader N. Ramachander Rao, and BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) were rattled by the initiative.

The Chief Minister alleged deliberate interference by the Union government, claiming that several foreign delegates were stopped at the last minute and forced to return even after arriving at the airport. "People are actively discussing these visa rejections," he remarked, pointing to the disruption caused to visiting international participants.

Revanth Reddy also took direct political digs at both the BRS and the BJP leadership:

* On KTR: Brushing aside BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao's criticism, the CM remarked that "KTR lacks common sense" and asserted that the government "will not take his words seriously."

* On Rahul Gandhi: Responding to opposition barbs that the event was a PR exercise for Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy countered that "there is no need to relaunch Rahul," adding that the Congress party "represents the soul of the country."

* On BJP-BRS Tacit Understanding: Targeting the Union Minister, Revanth Reddy alleged political collusion between the two opposition parties, stating that "Kishan Reddy's MP seat is a sacrifice made by KCR."