BJP Chief Launches Scathing Attack on Congress Government in Telangana
In a significant political development ahead of the February 11 municipal elections in Telangana, BJP national president Nitin Nabin delivered a blistering critique of the ruling Congress government on Wednesday. Addressing his first-ever public meeting in South India since assuming party leadership last month, Nabin accused the Congress of engaging in divisive appeasement politics that neglects the interests of marginalized communities.
Allegations of Budgetary Discrimination
Speaking at the 'Vijay Sankalp Sammelan' held at MVS Degree College grounds in Mahbubnagar, Nabin presented detailed allegations against the state administration. "The Congress government has systematically cut budgetary allocations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes while simultaneously increasing funding for minorities," he declared before a substantial gathering of party supporters and local residents.
Nabin emphasized that this pattern of resource distribution reflects what he described as "long-standing appeasement politics" practiced by the Congress party. He specifically referenced Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's recent statement that "Congress is for minorities and minorities are for Congress," characterizing it as explicit confirmation of the government's discriminatory approach.
Religious and Temple Issues Highlighted
The BJP president launched a multi-pronged attack on the Congress administration's handling of religious matters. He accused the government of ignoring Hindu sentiments while allegedly favoring minority communities through specific policy decisions.
- Nabin claimed the Telangana government was attempting to make the Waqf Board "the richest" while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was working to address issues related to waqf properties at the national level
- He referenced recent attacks on temples and alleged encroachments of temple lands, criticizing the government's "silence" on these incidents
- "Sanatan dharma is the soul of this country. The BJP will not remain quiet on this. We will fight for Sanatan," Nabin asserted, signaling the party's commitment to Hindu causes
Unfulfilled Promises and Electoral Strategy
Beyond religious issues, Nabin cataloged what he described as the Congress government's failures in delivering on key electoral promises. He particularly focused on agricultural concerns and support for disadvantaged communities.
- The BJP chief cited inadequate support for farmers and unfulfilled assurances regarding farm loan waivers
- He alleged neglect of agricultural laborers and deception of SCs, STs, and BCs by the current administration
- Nabin urged voters to support the BJP to ensure "justice for all sections" of society
Corruption Allegations and Organizational Goals
Raising the stakes in his criticism, Nabin leveled serious corruption allegations against the Congress government. He claimed the administration was collecting commissions under the guise of revenue recovery taxes, creating additional burdens for small contractors seeking approvals for development projects.
"We need a mass movement to unseat this corrupt, commission-driven government and replace it with a transparent and accountable administration," Nabin declared, calling upon party workers and supporters to mobilize for change.
Focusing on organizational objectives, the BJP president outlined specific electoral targets for the party cadre. "Our voting percentage in the 2024 parliamentary elections increased to 35. This time, we aim for a 50 percent turnout from every booth so that we can win the next assembly elections," he stated, providing clear metrics for party workers to pursue.
Historical Context and Southern Expansion
Nabin began his address by paying tribute to the martyrs of the Telangana statehood movement, acknowledging their sacrifices and praising the state's rich legacy. He invoked Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's role in the liberation of Hyderabad, describing it as a "defining moment" in India's freedom struggle.
Political observers noted that the Mahbubnagar meeting represents a clear escalation in the BJP's campaign as municipal elections transform into a three-cornered contest involving the ruling Congress, the opposition BRS, and the BJP. By selecting Telangana for his first major South India public outreach as national president, Nabin has signaled the BJP's intent to position the state as a launchpad for its southern expansion while intensifying its offensive against the Congress government.
The municipal elections scheduled for February 11 have now emerged as a crucial testing ground for all three major political parties in Telangana, with the BJP seeking to translate its national president's strong rhetoric into electoral gains at the local level.
