Hyderabad | October 9, 2025:
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) launched a sharp attack on the *Congress government in Telangana, saying it’s hard to tell whether they are running a *government or a circus.
BRS Leaders Placed Under House Arrest
KTR revealed that early this morning, nearly 50 police officers arrived at his residence and placed him under *house arrest. “They told us, *you can go if you want to attend your party’s program,” KTR remarked sarcastically.
He condemned the government’s actions and said several BRS leaders and corporators were detained across Hyderabad ahead of their planned protests. Some were *taken to police stations, while others were *sent back home after brief questioning.
KTR Accuses Congress of Suppressing Opposition Voices
KTR accused the ruling Congress party of using police power to silence opposition voices and intimidate BRS workers.
“This is not governance; it’s harassment. People are watching everything,” he stated, emphasizing that the BRS will continue its fight for public issues despite the restrictions.
Political analysts say that the tension between BRS and Congress has been escalating in recent weeks due to upcoming local body elections and protests over governance failures.
Political Reactions
The comments sparked a political storm across social media, with BRS supporters trending hashtags like #SaveDemocracy and #StandWithKTR on X (formerly Twitter). Meanwhile, Congress leaders defended the move, claiming that police action was taken only to maintain law and order in the city.
Key Takeaways
- KTR slams Congress government, calling it a “circus.”
- BRS leaders, including corporators, placed under house arrest in Hyderabad.
- Over 50 police officers reportedly involved in early morning detentions.
- KTR accuses Congress of abusing power and suppressing opposition.
- Political tension rises ahead of Telangana local elections.