Telangana CM Says Muslim Remark Was Distorted as Backlash Intensifies in Jubilee Hills Campaign

Overview

• During a Jubilee Hills rally, A. Revanth Reddy was reported to have told Muslim voters that their community exists because of the Congress.
• BJP leaders accused him of divisive, vote‑bank politics, and BRS’s K. T. Rama Rao said Muslims neither began with Congress nor depend on it.
• The Students Islamic Organisation called the comment deeply insulting, demanded a public apology, and asked the Election Commission to take cognisance.
• Addressing another rally on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said his words were distorted and asserted his government treats Hindus and Muslims equally while highlighting Congress’s support for minorities.
• The by-election in Jubilee Hills is on November 11, with an estimated 1.3 lakh Muslim voters in the constituency and candidates from BRS and BJP challenging the ruling party.