KTR accuses Revanth Reddy of backstabbing Meenakshi Natarajan, BJP collusion
Synopsis
KTR has levelled a serious double-barrelled charge against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy — alleging both the fabrication of a case against a Congress insider who exposed him, and collusion with the BJP to block her Rajya Sabha nomination. The allegation, if it gains traction, could deepen intra-Congress tensions in Telangana and hand the BRS a potent opposition narrative.
Key Takeaways
BRS working president KTR alleged on 14 June that Telangana CM Revanth Reddy fabricated a case against Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan after she reported his alleged corruption to the party high command.
KTR alleged Revanth Reddy shared details of the case with the BJP to block Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh .
KTR condemned Revanth Reddy for reportedly citing Hitler as his ideal, calling it shameful for a democracy.
The Congress government has filled fewer than 4,000 of a promised 2 lakh jobs in its first year, according to KTR.
KTR alleged the government owes each women beneficiary ₹1.25 lakh in pending welfare dues.
BRS workers were directed to participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) from 25 June to 31 July and guard against voter list manipulation.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) on Sunday, 14 June alleged that Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy engineered a false case against senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan in Hyderabad — and then allegedly shared details of that case with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to block her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. KTR made the allegations while addressing party workers in Khairatabad constituency.
The Natarajan Allegation
According to KTR, Natarajan — described by him as an honest leader and a close aide of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi — had reported Revanth Reddy's alleged corruption to the Congress high command, specifically citing land deals and contracts. KTR alleged that Revanth Reddy retaliated by fabricating a case against her in Hyderabad and subsequently colluded with the BJP to deny her the Rajya Sabha berth. The BRS leader labelled Revanth Reddy as someone who 'backstabs his own party members.'
Hitler Remark Draws Condemnation
KTR also condemned Revanth Reddy for reportedly declaring Adolf Hitler as his ideal, calling it 'shameful for a democratic country.' The remark, attributed to the Chief Minister, has drawn sharp reactions from opposition leaders across Telangana.
Congress Government Termed an 'Utter Flop'
Turning to governance, KTR described the Congress administration in Telangana as an 'utter flop' movie — one whose outcome, he said, was evident from its trailer. He alleged the government has failed to fulfil even a single major promise in its first two and a half years in office.
On employment, KTR questioned the Congress promise of 2 lakh jobs in the first year, pointing out that fewer than 4,000 positions have reportedly been filled. He also alleged that the government has failed to disburse the promised unemployment allowance of ₹4,000 per month.
Women's Welfare and Pending Dues
On women's welfare guarantees, KTR challenged Revanth Reddy to substantiate his claim of making 1 crore women into millionaires, stating he would resign if the claim were proven true. He further alleged that the government owes each beneficiary ₹1.25 lakh in pending dues.
Khairatabad By-Election and Voter List Vigilance
KTR asserted that a by-election in Khairatabad is inevitable, citing the defection of Danam Nagender to the Congress as a betrayal of the people's mandate. He urged BRS booth-level agents to remain vigilant against alleged Congress attempts to manipulate voter lists, referencing what he called 'dubious votes' in Jubilee Hills.
He directed party workers to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) scheduled from 25 June to 31 July and to conduct digital party membership drives on a record scale. The BRS, which lost power in Telangana in late 2023, is clearly positioning itself for a sustained opposition push ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Point of View
But the specificity of the charge — intra-party complaint, fabricated case, cross-party collusion to block a Rajya Sabha seat — makes it harder to dismiss than routine rhetoric. If Meenakshi Natarajan, a credible Gandhi loyalist, did raise corruption concerns with the high command, that is an internal Congress wound the BRS is now trying to prise open publicly. The 'Hitler ideal' remark, if accurately attributed, is a separate and more immediately damaging controversy for Revanth Reddy. The BRS, still rebuilding after its 2023 rout, is betting that governance failures — jobs, unemployment allowance, women's welfare dues — will compound the reputational damage before the next election cycle.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did KTR allege against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy?
KTR alleged that Revanth Reddy fabricated a case against Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan in Hyderabad after she reportedly raised concerns about his alleged corruption — involving land deals and contracts — with the Congress high command. KTR further alleged that Revanth Reddy shared details of this case with the BJP to block Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh.
Who is Meenakshi Natarajan and why is she at the centre of this controversy?
Meenakshi Natarajan is a senior Congress leader described by KTR as a close aide of Rahul Gandhi. According to KTR's allegations, she became a target of Revanth Reddy's alleged vindictiveness after she reported his corruption to the party high command, which reportedly led to a fabricated case against her and the blocking of her Rajya Sabha nomination.
What governance failures did KTR highlight against the Telangana Congress government?
KTR alleged that the Congress government has filled fewer than 4,000 of a promised 2 lakh jobs in its first year, failed to disburse the promised ₹4,000 monthly unemployment allowance, and owes each beneficiary ₹1.25 lakh in pending women's welfare dues — calling the administration an 'utter flop' halfway through its term.
What is the significance of the Khairatabad by-election mentioned by KTR?
KTR said a by-election in Khairatabad is inevitable because sitting MLA Danam Nagender defected to the Congress, which KTR characterised as a betrayal of the people's mandate. He urged BRS workers to prepare for the contest and guard against alleged voter list manipulation.
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that KTR referred to?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an electoral roll revision exercise scheduled from 25 June to 31 July. KTR directed BRS booth-level agents to actively participate in the process, warning against alleged Congress attempts to add dubious voters to the rolls, citing the Jubilee Hills constituency as an example.
