‘Why do Congress and Pakistan's narratives...': BJP hits back after Revanth Reddy’s ‘carpet bombing’ jibe

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday stirred a massive political controversy by saying the BJP government at the Centre "lacked the courage to continue bombing Pakistan after it attacked India, but today is seeking votes in Telangana in the name of 'carpet bombing'".

Turning his ire towards the BRS, Revanth urged voters, especially women, not to be misled by emotional appeals for Maganti Sunitha, widow of the late MLA Maganti Gopinath. "This is not about tears or sympathy; it's about truth and development," he said, according to a report by The Times of India.

The Telangana CM alleged that the BRS and BJP were continuing their 'secret understanding' from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections into the Jubilee Hills bypoll as well.

His remarks did not go down well with BJP leaders. Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao slammed his remarks on Operation Sindoor and stated that the Congress and Pakistan narratives are aligned.

Sharing a post on X, Telangana BJP Chief Ramchander Rao said, "Congress joined hands with Pakistan", When Chief Minister Revanth Reddy insults India saying "Pakistan kicked us and we didn't retaliate," When Congress MP Imran Masood mocks our Army saying "the world laughed at our Surgical Strike," And when Sam Pitroda proudly declares "I feel at home in Pakistan."

He also added, "A simple question must arise in the minds of Jubilee Hills voters. Why do Congress's and Pakistan's narratives always sound the same?

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also condemned his remarks. He asserted that CM Revanth Reddy insulted the armed forces by stating at a public rally that "Pakistan kicked us, and India didn't retaliate" during Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor was launched in May 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which took the lives of 26 innocent civilians. The Indian Armed Forces carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

The operation unfolded across land, air, and sea--a seamless demonstration of synergy between the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The Indian Air Force (IAF) played a crucial role in delivering precision strikes against terror infrastructure across Pakistan. It conducted high-impact air operations on targets such as the Nur Khan Air Base and the Rahimyar Khan Air Base, with visual evidence of damage presented during official briefings. The Air Force's robust air defence environment proved pivotal in protecting Indian airspace during retaliatory drone and UAV attacks from across the border.

Jubilee Hills bypoll

Launching an election campaign in support of party candidate V Naveen Yadav for the Jubilee Hills assembly bypoll, Revanth Reddy alleged that Kishan Reddy was stalling development of Hyderabad by obstructing expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project and Musi rejuvenation project.

"The BJP leaders maintaining secret relations with BRS and the BJP’s victory in eight Lok Sabha seats (during 2024 polls) was an evidence for it. Did the two Union Ministers (Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar) bring any funds to the state," he asked.

He charged that the BJP MPs are canvassing in Jubilee Hills without asking for funds from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for development of Telangana.

Stating that the Congress has taken up development projects worth Rs 4,000 crore in Secunderabad Cantonment after the party won the by-election there, the CM appealed to the Jubilee Hills voters to support the Congress candidate Naveen Yadav.

"It is high time for development of the constituency and not the sentiment. It will be a historic mistake if the Congress nominee is not voted to win the by-election," he said.

The chief minister also questioned the BJP for raising objections on inducting Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin as a minister in his Cabinet. "Why is the BJP so upset after Azharuddin is given a ministerial post," he asked, PTI reported.

The high-stakes bypoll to Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency would take place on November 11, with votes to be counted on November 14.

The bypoll was necessitated by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath in June this year, following a heart attack.