BRS Walks Out of Telangana Assembly Over CM Revanth Reddy’s Remarks on Musi Beautification
BRS MLAs walked out of the Telangana Assembly protesting CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks during a heated debate on Musi beautification and alleged demolition of poor houses.
Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly witnessed high drama on the second day of the session as BRS MLAs staged a walkout, protesting remarks made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during a discussion on Musi beautification works. The debate triggered a sharp exchange between the ruling Congress and the Opposition BRS, forcing the latter to leave the House in protest.
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The issue has now become a major political flashpoint, with the Opposition alleging insensitivity towards the poor in the name of Musi development.
Heated Debate on Musi Beautification in Assembly
The discussion began with BRS leaders raising concerns over the Musi River beautification project, especially its impact on economically weaker sections living along the river.
Senior BRS leader Harish Rao was the first to speak and issued a strong warning to the government.
‘We Will Lie Under Bulldozers’: Harish Rao
Harish Rao stated that the BRS would not tolerate demolition of poor people’s houses under the guise of Musi beautification.
Key points raised by Harish Rao:
- BRS will oppose demolitions linked to Musi works
- Poor families should not suffer in the name of development
- Questions raised on the original budget of Musi beautification
- Demanded clarity on sources of funding for the project
“If needed, we will lie under bulldozers to stop demolitions,” Harish Rao warned, intensifying the political confrontation inside the House.
Controversy Over CM’s Remarks
During the debate, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy reportedly made remarks comparing criticism to “reducing poison in the stomach,” which drew strong objections from the BRS benches. Opposition members said the comments were unacceptable and insulting.
The remarks further escalated tensions between the ruling Congress and the BRS.
BRS Seeks Short Discussion, Denied Time
Sanath Nagar MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav clarified that BRS was not opposing the cleaning of the Musi River, but only questioning the process and consequences.
He stated:
- BRS members did not use derogatory language against the CM
- The party only sought a short-term discussion
- The Speaker allegedly did not allow sufficient time to respond to the CM’s remarks
According to BRS leaders, the Chief Minister’s eagerness to close the discussion raised further doubts.
BRS MLAs Stage Walkout
With no additional time granted to speak, BRS MLAs walked out of the Telangana Assembly in protest, accusing the government of suppressing Opposition voices during an important debate on Musi beautification.
The walkout highlighted growing friction between the Congress government and the Opposition over urban development and displacement concerns.
Political Tensions Rise Over Musi Project
The Musi beautification project has emerged as a sensitive issue, blending urban development, environmental concerns, and rehabilitation of the poor. The Assembly confrontation signals that the issue is likely to dominate Telangana politics in the coming days.
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