KTR, Harish Rao Slam BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Over Telangana Remarks, Demand Apology
KTR and Harish Rao slam BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over Telangana remarks comparing state formation to India-Pakistan partition, demand apology.

Senior leaders KTR (K.T. Rama Rao) and Harish Rao strongly criticized BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for his remarks comparing the Telangana state formation to the India-Pakistan partition, calling it an insult to the people of Telangana and their sacrifices.
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The Telangana remarks controversy Tejasvi Surya has sparked political outrage, with both leaders demanding an unconditional apology for the statements made in Parliament.
Telangana Remarks Controversy Tejasvi Surya Sparks Political Reaction
Reacting sharply, KTR said that comparing the formation of Telangana state to the India-Pakistan partition is:
- The “height of foolishness”
- An insult to the self-respect of Telangana people
- Disrespectful to the sacrifices of martyrs and activists
He strongly condemned the remarks and demanded that Tejasvi Surya apologize immediately.
Harish Rao Demands Immediate Apology from Tejasvi Surya
Echoing similar sentiments, Harish Rao stated that:
- Telangana was formed after decades of struggle
- Thousands of students, youth, employees, and citizens sacrificed for statehood
- Comparing this movement to a “hate-filled partition” is unacceptable
He emphasized that such remarks diminish the historical significance of the Telangana movement.
Telangana State Formation Result of Long Struggle
Leaders highlighted that the Telangana state formation was:
- A result of years of protests and movements
- Backed by sacrifices of countless individuals
- A democratic and historic achievement
They stressed that equating it with the India-Pakistan partition undermines its importance.
Demand for Apology in Telangana Remarks Controversy Tejasvi Surya
Both KTR and Harish Rao demanded that:
- Tejasvi Surya issue an unconditional apology
- Respect the sentiments of Telangana people
- Avoid making derogatory statements in Parliament
Telangana Remarks Controversy Tejasvi Surya Intensifies Political Tensions
The Telangana remarks controversy Tejasvi Surya has intensified political tensions, with strong reactions from Telangana leaders. As demands for an apology grow louder, the issue highlights the sensitivity surrounding the state’s formation and the sacrifices behind it.
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