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Telangana is gearing up for a by-election in the Jubilee Hills constituency, and the political atmosphere is heating up. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar (BJP) has strongly criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy (Congress) for allegedly appeasing Muslim voters. This criticism stemmed from Reddy’s statement during a rally, where he seemingly aligned Congress with the Muslim community and wore a Muslim cap. Sanjay Kumar accused Reddy of religious pandering for votes and challenged him to demonstrate similar respect towards Hindu sentiments by involving Muslim leaders in Hindu religious practices.

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Union Minister Slams Telangana CM for Alleged Muslim Appeasement Ahead of By-Election

Hyderabad, Telangana: As the Jubilee Hills constituency prepares for a crucial by-election, a political storm has erupted following comments made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Reddy, accusing him of blatant appeasement of Muslim voters.

The controversy arose after Reddy, during a rally in Hyderabad, appeared to align the Congress party with the Muslim community, stating, “Congress means Muslim, and Muslim means Congress.” He also wore a Muslim cap at the event.

Bandi Sanjay Kumar condemned Reddy’s actions, calling them a blatant attempt to secure Muslim votes through religious pandering. “I’d rather cut my own throat than wear a cap for votes,” Sanjay Kumar declared, highlighting his strong disapproval of using religious symbols for political gain.

Kumar further challenged Reddy to demonstrate the same level of respect for Hindu sentiments by urging AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi to participate in Hindu religious rituals. “Does the Chief Minister have the courage to ask Azharuddin to chant ‘Vakratunda Mahakaya’ or take Owaisi to the Bhagyalakshmi temple for Aarti to win Hindu votes?” he questioned.

The BJP has accused the Chief Minister and Congress candidate of shamelessly wearing the cap for votes. With the by-election drawing near, the political rhetoric is expected to intensify, raising concerns about potential communal polarization in the state.

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