Telangana BJP slams Revanth Reddy for mocking BJP chief Nitin Nabin
Synopsis
Telangana's political temperature spiked after Chief Minister Revanth Reddy publicly mocked BJP national president Nitin Nabin at a farmers' rally, drawing coordinated fire from Union ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar. The BJP is framing the episode as proof of Congress arrogance — and a preview of its 2028 campaign pitch in the state.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy mocked BJP national president Nitin Nabin at a Hyderabad farmers' meeting on Tuesday evening, 30 June , during the launch of the 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme.
Kishan Reddy posted on X calling the remarks 'arrogant' and warning of the Congress government's 'downfall'.
Union MoS Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar responded: 'Leaders drunk on power often mistake arrogance for strength.' State BJP president N.
Ramchander Rao alleged Congress has 'never won as an incumbent government since 2011' due to its arrogance.
The BJP framed the episode as evidence of Congress's 'failed governance' over 12.5 years in Telangana under both BRS and Congress.
Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Wednesday, 1 July sharply condemned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for publicly mocking BJP national president Nitin Nabin, calling his remarks 'arrogant' and a sign of political desperation. The backlash followed Revanth Reddy's comments at a Hyderabad farmers' meeting the previous evening, held to launch the 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme.
What the Chief Minister Said
Addressing the gathering on Tuesday evening, Revanth Reddy referred dismissively to Nabin's recent three-day visit to Telangana, during which the BJP national president had claimed the party would form the next government in the state. 'Recently, a guy came here, Nabin or whatever, I don't really know his full name. He says the next government in Telangana will be theirs, just like they formed a government in West Bengal. It took you 15 years in West Bengal. Your tricks might have worked there because it was Mamata Banerjee. But here, all our guys are ready, and they will crush you,' Revanth Reddy said, gesturing towards the audience.
BJP's Counterattack
Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy posted on X that 'respect and etiquette are foreign concepts to Congress.' He wrote: 'Arrogance precedes the fall, Revanth Reddy Garu. Demeaning BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin ji won't hide the fear gripping the Congress camp. The people of Telangana have always respected humility over arrogance. This is the very arrogance that brought down the farm house CM and will now lead to the downfall of the current Telangana Chief Minister.'
Kishan Reddy further alleged that both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Indian National Congress (Congress) had delivered 'failed governance, broken promises, massive corruption, MIM appeasement and promoting family rule' over the past 12.5 years in Telangana. He said the party's booth-level workers were 'the voice of the people', not threats to be crushed.
More BJP Leaders Weigh In
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also took aim at the Chief Minister, posting: 'You may pretend not to remember his name, but people have often forgotten yours without pretending. Leaders drunk on power often mistake arrogance for strength and mockery for political brilliance. If you believe the BJP's rise in Telangana will take as long as it did in West Bengal, think again. Looking at the way your Congress government is functioning, it may not take that long. Game on.'
State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao alleged that arrogance is 'deeply embedded in the DNA of the Congress party.' He said: 'This is precisely why Congress has never won as an incumbent government since 2011. Despite being repeatedly rejected by the Indian voter, Congress and its leaders refuse to let go of their arrogance. The people of Telangana will never accept such language. Just as the people threw out the arrogant farmhouse dynasty, the same fate awaits CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress government.'
Political Context
The episode comes amid a charged political climate in Telangana, where Congress wrested power from the BRS in the 2023 assembly elections. The BJP, which has been expanding its footprint in southern states, has been positioning itself as the primary opposition. Nabin's three-day visit to the state was part of a broader organisational push. Critics argue that the Congress government's handling of welfare schemes and governance has given the BJP fresh ammunition ahead of the next electoral cycle.
With BJP leaders signalling a stepped-up campaign in Telangana, the war of words over Revanth Reddy's remarks is unlikely to die down soon.
Point of View
Same-day response from two Union ministers and the state president suggests this was less spontaneous outrage and more an organised messaging opportunity. What the episode actually reveals is how thin the political oxygen is in Telangana: with governance deliverables still contested, both sides are defaulting to personalised attacks. The real question — whether Rythu Bharosa reaches farmers on the ground — got buried under the word war.
NationPress
1 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did CM Revanth Reddy say about Nitin Nabin?
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy referred to BJP national president Nitin Nabin dismissively at a Hyderabad farmers' meeting on Tuesday evening, saying he did not know Nabin's full name and warning that BJP's booth workers would be 'crushed'. The remarks came in response to Nabin's claim, during a three-day Telangana visit, that the BJP would form the next state government.
How did the BJP respond to Revanth Reddy's remarks?
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Union MoS Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar both posted on X condemning the remarks, calling them 'arrogant' and warning of political consequences for the Congress government. State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao also alleged that arrogance is 'deeply embedded in the DNA' of the Congress party.
What is the 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme?
The 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme is a farmers' welfare initiative launched by the Telangana government under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The scheme was launched at a farmers' meeting in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening, during which Revanth Reddy made the remarks about Nitin Nabin.
What is the BJP's political position in Telangana?
The BJP has been expanding its presence in Telangana and is positioning itself as the primary opposition to the Congress government, which came to power after defeating the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the 2023 assembly elections. BJP leaders argue that Congress has failed on governance, and the party has been holding organisational events, including Nabin's recent three-day state visit, to build momentum.
