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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a major political controversy following remarks made during a party meeting where he appeared to question the multiplicity of Hindu deities. The Chief Minister’s controversial remarks, delivered during a party executive meeting, drew immediate and strong condemnation from the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who alleged an insult to Hindu sentiments and demanded an apology.

Telangana CM Remakrs On Hindu Gods

Speaking at the gathering, the chief minister made a point about the nature of Hindu worship, which he framed as a lighthearted, conversational observation.

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“How many deities are there in Hinduism? How many deities? Three crores? Why? For those who are unmarried, there is god hanuman. For those who are married twice, there is another god. For those who drink, there is another god. Yellamma, Pochamma, Maisamma. For those who demand chicken, there is a god. And for those who eat dal-rice, there is another god, right? There are all kinds of deities,” CM Reddy said.

Opposition Accuses Of 'Deep-Rooted Hatred', Demands Apology

The remarks quickly sparked outrage with the opposition interpreting the comments as a mockery of the fundamental tenets of the Hindu faith and customs. Union minister and former Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar issued a strongly worded statement on social media, directly accusing the Congress party of holding a "deep-rooted hatred towards Hindus" and citing the CM's comments as key evidence.

“I strongly condemn the comments made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy insulting Hindus and Hindu deities. The Congress has always been a party that bends before the AIMIM. Revanth Reddy himself said Congress is a Muslim party. That statement alone exposes their mindset. Congress carries deep-rooted hatred towards Hindus,” Sanjay said.

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Urging the Hindu community to unite, Sanay stated, “The hatred Congress holds towards Hindus and Hindu gods now stands exposed. It is time for the Hindu community to think seriously. Will you stay divided and continue to endure humiliation, or will you unite and assert your strength?”

The political backlash quickly escalated into formal action with the BJP state chief G Ramchandra Rao calling for immediate statewide protests and agitations against the Chief Minister and the Congress government, demanding an apology.

Several BRS leaders joined the condemnation, demanding that the Chief Minister immediately retract the statement and apologise for offending the sentiments of crores of Hindus across Telangana.

Demanding an apology to the Hindu community, Rakesh Reddy Anugula of the BRS said, “He must explain to the people. Holding the position of Chief Minister and speaking inappropriately about Hindu deities, thereby insulting them, Revanth Reddy garu should immediately apologise to the Hindu community.”

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