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Reddy Extends Olive Branch to Rao as Telangana Assembly Winter Session Begins

Hyderabad, India – December 29, 2025 – Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy initiated a show of courtesy on the opening day of the winter session of the Telangana Assembly, personally greeting Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief and Leader of the Opposition, K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). The move follows a period of political tension between Congress and BRS leaders.

According to Chief Minister Reddy, his gesture was one of respect and extended as a matter of course. He stated in an informal chat that he respects every member and he previously met KCR when he was in hospital. A short video capturing the Chief Minister approaching KCR’s seat and greeting him with folded hands quickly went viral, with KCR reciprocating the gesture.

However, the camaraderie was not universally shared within the BRS. Congress leaders criticized BRS working President K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) and MLA P. Kaushik Reddy for remaining seated when Chief Minister Reddy approached to greet KCR. Party MLC Addanki Dayakar deemed their behavior “arrogant and lacking in values.”

Supporters of the Chief Minister have lauded Reddy’s action as an example of humility and respect, while simultaneously criticizing the perceived lack of reciprocation from some BRS members. The incident underscores the complex political dynamics in Telangana, even as leaders publicly emphasize courtesy and respect.

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