KTR mocks Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy over 'Vote Chori' Delhi protest
Synopsis
BRS's KTR didn't just criticise the INDIA Bloc's 'Vote Chori' rally — he turned it into a character indictment. By labelling Rahul Gandhi an 'MLA-Chor' and Revanth Reddy a 'Vote-For-Note' scamster in successive X posts, KTR framed the Opposition's anti-election-rigging protest as a case of the accused sitting in judgment, a pointed political provocation on the eve of one of the INDIA Bloc's biggest Delhi mobilisations.
Key Takeaways
KTR mocked Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy on 31 October , calling their participation in the 'Vote Chori' protest hypocritical.
He alleged that Rahul Gandhi encouraged the defection of 10 BRS MLAs to the Congress in Telangana.
The INDIA Bloc has announced a 'Chalo Dilli' march from Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan on 1 November at 12 pm .
The rally targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar , demanding his resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities.
Delhi Police sources confirmed no permission was sought for the Connaught Place march segment.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh warned the rally of 10 lakh people could cause disorder in the capital.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former Telangana Minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) on 31 October launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, mocking their joint participation in the Opposition's 'Vote Chori' rally planned for New Delhi on 1 November. The BRS leader's remarks targeted the credibility of the protest, citing what he described as the Congress's own record on democratic conduct.
KTR's Jab on X
In a post on X, KTR wrote: 'An MLA-Chor in tow with a Vote-For-Note-Chor protesting against Vote Chori in Delhi tomorrow!' He followed it up with: 'Just Congress Things… I guess.' In a second post, he alleged that Rahul Gandhi, 'who encouraged the defection of 10 BRS MLAs to Congress in Telangana, is sitting in a dharna with his Vote for Note Champion scamster Revanth Reddy against Vote Chori in the Country.' KTR concluded with: 'I rest my case. Long Live Indian Democracy.'
What the INDIA Bloc Rally Involves
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi announced on Saturday that Opposition parties would conduct a 'Chalo Dilli' march from the Minto Road–Connaught Place junction to Ramlila Maidan on 1 November at 12 pm. Gandhi shared the march route on X, inviting supporters to join. The rally at Ramlila Maidan is directed at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with the INDIA Bloc alleging irregularities in the electoral roll revision process and demanding his resignation.
However, Delhi Police sources indicated that no permission had been sought for conducting a march from Connaught Place, raising questions about the logistics of the procession.
BJP Joins the Criticism
Union Minister Giriraj Singh, addressing a press conference in Patna, also attacked Rahul Gandhi over the rally. Singh questioned the Opposition's stated agenda, warning that the proposed gathering of 10 lakh people at Ramlila Maidan could lead to disorder in the national Capital. He advised Gandhi to follow the path of Mahatma Gandhi if he wished to lead a movement, arguing that political protests must be conducted peacefully rather than through attempts to force entry into areas or create chaos.
Singh also questioned the Opposition's specific allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), alleged vote theft, and demands for regime change.
Context and Political Stakes
KTR's remarks come at a moment when the BRS — having lost power in Telangana to the Congress in late 2023 — has been mounting sustained criticism of the Revanth Reddy government. The allegation that 10 BRS MLAs defected to the Congress has been a recurring charge by the BRS, which has previously filed complaints over the matter. This is the latest salvo in an ongoing political confrontation between the two parties over governance in Telangana.
The INDIA Bloc rally, meanwhile, reflects widening opposition concerns about the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process, which critics argue could disenfranchise vulnerable voter groups. With Opposition parties converging on Delhi ahead of upcoming state elections, the political temperature is set to rise further in the coming days.
Point of View
He shifts the media narrative from the Election Commission's conduct to the Opposition's own credibility. What gets lost in this exchange is the substantive question: whether the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls carries genuine disenfranchisement risks. With the BRS desperate to regain relevance after its 2023 Telangana defeat, landing blows on both Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy in the same post is also a domestic audience play — signalling to BRS voters that the party remains a sharp opposition force even from the margins.
NationPress
31 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did KTR mock Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy?
KTR criticised both leaders for participating in the INDIA Bloc's 'Vote Chori' protest, alleging that Rahul Gandhi enabled the defection of 10 BRS MLAs to the Congress in Telangana, and that Revanth Reddy faces a 'Vote for Note' allegation. He argued that their moral authority to protest against vote theft was therefore undermined.
What is the INDIA Bloc's 'Vote Chori' rally about?
The INDIA Bloc has called a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on 1 November demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition parties allege the process could disenfranchise legitimate voters.
What is the 'Chalo Dilli' march and did it get police permission?
The 'Chalo Dilli' march, announced by Rahul Gandhi, is a procession from the Minto Road–Connaught Place junction to Ramlila Maidan on 1 November at 12 pm. Delhi Police sources said no permission was sought for conducting the march from Connaught Place.
What did Union Minister Giriraj Singh say about the rally?
At a press conference in Patna, Giriraj Singh warned that the proposed gathering of 10 lakh people at Ramlila Maidan could cause chaos in the capital. He advised Rahul Gandhi to follow the path of Mahatma Gandhi by protesting peacefully, and questioned the Opposition's allegations over EVMs, electoral rolls, and vote theft.
What is the BRS's broader grievance against the Congress in Telangana?
The BRS has repeatedly alleged that the Congress engineered the defection of 10 of its MLAs after winning the 2023 Telangana assembly election. KTR's latest remarks are part of a sustained BRS campaign against the Revanth Reddy government, framing it as having come to power through illegitimate means.
