Bandi Sanjay Demands ‘Third-Degree’ Probe into Maganti Gopinath’s Demise
Union Minister and prominent BJP leader Bandi Sanjay made a sensational allegation at a road show in Borabanda, Jubilee Hills, claiming BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) might be involved in the death of former Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath, whose passing caused the current by-election. Sanjay dramatically alleged that Gopinath’s mother was blaming KTR for her son’s death. He then openly challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to show “courage” and order a thorough investigation, insisting that KTR be arrested and subjected to a “third-degree interrogation” by the police.
This extremely serious and unprecedented accusation against a major opposition leader immediately thrust the BRS into a significant controversy and is expected to intensely escalate the political rivalry between the BJP and the BRS in the state.
The evening rally on Thursday, part of the ongoing by-election campaign, became a platform for Bandi Sanjay to launch sharp verbal attacks against Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, MIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, and KTR, intensely heating up the state’s political climate.
“Unholy Alliances”: Attacks on CM Revanth Reddy and Owaisi
The Union Minister strongly criticized the opposition leaders, accusing them of forming “unholy alliances” and working against the interests of the Telangana people. He repeatedly targeted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over alleged failures and broken promises of the current Congress government, questioning their commitment to the state’s development. Similarly, Sanjay severely criticized MIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, accusing AIMIM of divisive politics and secretly working with the Congress party in constituencies like Jubilee Hills to hurt the BJP’s chances. This narrative of a hidden Congress-MIM alliance was forcefully repeated to discredit the Congress candidate in the eyes of the Hindu voters. Throughout his aggressive and confrontational speech, Bandi Sanjay’s tone aligned perfectly with the BJP’s strategy of an all-out attack on both the ruling Congress and the primary opposition BRS. The high energy of the road show highlights the importance of the Jubilee Hills by-election, which all three major parties view as a crucial test before future state and local elections.
“Hindu Rajyam” Push: Sanjay’s Appeal to Voters
Bandi Sanjay’s core message was a direct and forceful appeal to the Hindu electorate, urging them to consolidate their votes behind the BJP candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy. He stressed the necessity for Hindu voters to rally together and ensure their entire vote bank shifts to the BJP, which, he argued, is the only way to establish a “Hindu Rajyam” in Telangana. This open call for religious-based voting consolidation is a calculated move aimed at polarising the vote and strengthening the BJP’s position in a constituency known for its diverse demographic. His emphasis on forming a “Hindu Rajyam” clearly indicates the BJP’s strategy to make cultural and religious identity a central theme of their campaign, seeking to tap into the sentiments of the majority community for electoral gain.
High Stakes: Jubilee Hills By-poll Heats Up
Throughout his impassioned speech, Bandi Sanjay’s tone remained aggressive and confrontational, perfectly aligning with the BJP’s strategy of an all-out attack on both the incumbent Congress and the primary opposition BRS. The road show’s energy clearly demonstrated the high stakes of the Jubilee Hills by-election, which is viewed by all three major parties Congress, BRS, and BJP as a crucial precursor to future local and state elections. The BJP is leaving no stone unturned to convert this by-poll into a prestige issue, showcasing its rising strength in Telangana. The Union Minister’s provocative remarks against top leaders and his sensational allegation concerning the former MLA’s death ensure that the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign will continue to be marked by intense drama and sharp political rivalry in the days leading up to the voting.
Deputy Editor, Prime Post
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