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The weirdest, most absurd, most viral things Telangana politicians actually said — the exact quote, the date, the context, and a source link that proves it. The quote is the record; the Telangana.Social line is our comeback. Same speaker, same topic, two dates: see for yourself.
The same speaker on the same topic across different dates. We lay the statements side by side — you decide whether the story changed.
A. Revanth Reddy
on Black magic · 4 statements
“Revanth Reddy alleged that BRS leaders, including T. Harish Rao, were travelling to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to perform Aghora rituals and “evil practices” intended to cause drought, failed rains and even deaths in Telangana.”
Jupally Krishna Rao
on Srisailam water · 4 statements
“Reported as saying that Srisailam project water could be used to ensure that liquor production, particularly beer manufacturing, did not face water shortages.”
A. Revanth Reddy
on Kaleshwaram · 3 statements
“Ask them [KTR and Harish Rao] to go there [Kaleshwaram] and jump into the water, tying a stone to themselves. We will lose the ‘Shani’ [bad luck]. He later added: “If you cut them and spill their blood on the farms, farmers will be able to cultivate their crops. Their ego and fat will be enough for the crops.””
A. Revanth Reddy
on Irrigation · 2 statements
“Revanth Reddy said that if BRS leaders questioned the government over irrigation water, their blood should be spilled on the fields so crops would grow.”
A. Revanth Reddy
on Aghora rituals · 2 statements
“Revanth Reddy alleged that KCR-family associates were performing “Aghora rituals” and black-magic practices in neighbouring states, supposedly hoping Telangana would suffer drought and public distress.”
A. Revanth Reddy
on KCR · 2 statements
“KCR came from Bihar to loot Telangana… If it doesn’t come out straight, we know how to bring it out the crooked way.”
“It’s time to wage another freedom struggle.”
Address to Congress ministers, MPs, MLAs and MLCs at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi during the “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao” campaign; he compared opposition to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls with the freedom movement.
Every electoral dispute is now 1942.
“Fatherly affection. I have immense respect for girls.”
Video statement after footage from a moving TSRTC bus went viral; the Ibrahimpatnam MLA denied allegations of inappropriate conduct and said the interaction was being wrongly interpreted.
The video needed no political translation.
Reported as saying that Srisailam project water could be used to ensure that liquor production, particularly beer manufacturing, did not face water shortages.
Remarks about water availability for breweries, followed by criticism and a clarification that he had been misquoted.
Farmers wait. Breweries get the water plan.
That the government would use Srisailam project water in connection with liquor production.
Remarks by Telangana’s Excise Minister that prompted criticism from the BRS. Rao later said he had been misquoted and meant drawing water into the Dindi project from the Srisailam backwaters, not using it for liquor production.
Water for liquor. Priorities, finally clarified.
Srisailam project water could be used in connection with liquor production, including to prevent shortages for breweries.
Remarks by Telangana’s Excise Minister about water availability, liquor production and the Dindi project; he later said he had been misquoted and was referring to drawing water into the Dindi project from the Srisailam backwaters.
Farmers wait. Breweries get the water plan.
Jupally said the government would ensure breweries did not face water shortages and indicated that Srisailam water could be used for liquor production. He also said liquor-price increases could raise government revenue without necessarily reducing drinking.
Informal interaction with reporters in Hyderabad about liquor prices, government revenue and water availability for breweries.
Water for liquor. Priorities duly distilled.
“If liquor prices are increased, drinking will not reduce; revenue will increase.”
Informal interaction with reporters in Hyderabad about proposed privilege fees, liquor prices and excise revenue.
Public health, meet the revenue target.
“The young women in the bus were like my daughters. It was a friendly and affectionate interaction.”
Response after a video showing the Ibrahimpatnam MLA holding a student’s hand on a moving RTC bus went viral; he said the footage was being circulated misleadingly.
The explanation made the video worse.
Jupally was reported as saying that Srisailam project water could be used for liquor production, and that higher liquor prices could increase government revenue without necessarily reducing drinking. He later said he had been misquoted and meant drawing water from the Srisailam backwaters into the Dindi project.
Informal interaction with reporters in Hyderabad about liquor prices, excise revenue and water availability; the reported remark was later denied as a misquotation.
A water crisis, solved by distillation.
Raising liquor prices does not reduce drinking; it increases government revenue.
Informal interaction with reporters in Hyderabad on liquor prices and government revenue
Public health, reduced to a revenue stream.
“It would benefit Telangana if water were drawn into the Dindi project from the Srisailam backwaters rather than the Yedula reservoir.”
Remarks about water sources for the Dindi project; opponents interpreted the remarks as linking Srisailam water to liquor production, while Jupally later said he had been misquoted.
Water policy by way of a liquor conversation.
“Increasing the price of liquor does not reduce drinking; revenue increases.”
Informal interaction with reporters in Hyderabad while discussing excise revenue and liquor pricing.
Public health, reduced to a revenue chart.
“Lord Ram was the God of the rich and Lord Shiva was the God of the poor.”
Remarks at a media event in New Delhi during a discussion of Congress’s electoral performance and the BJP’s use of religious symbolism.
Theology by tax bracket. Pathetic.
If the Election Commission does not change its position over deletion of votes, the Election Commission office — and Hyderabad city — will be set on fire.
Media comments about alleged voter deletions in his constituency and the Special Intensive Revision process.
A ballot dispute, answered with arson.
“If the deleted votes are not restored, the city will burn.”
Media interaction in Himayatnagar over his allegation that around 20,000 votes had been deleted; the reported figure and alleged political involvement were not independently verified.
A voter-roll dispute is not an arson plan.
“Why should he apologise? Look-wise, Ram wears a lot of ornaments. He looks rich, whereas Lord Shiva, with no clothes, physically looks poor. That is the difference.”
Comments to the media while defending Revanth Reddy’s remarks.
Theology by wardrobe. Pathetic.
“Yes, we are playing Chavu Dappu for him.”
Video recorded while Congress legislators were heading towards K. Chandrashekar Rao’s residence at Erravalli; the phrase refers to drums associated with a funeral procession.
Political combat does not excuse celebrating a living opponent’s death.
“Some went to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and performed aghora pujas wishing that there should be drought, people should die and the government should be defamed. Such evil people are also there. Though they performed aghora pujas, God is not with them. God is with us. Because, our resolve is good.”
Public meeting in Mulugu district; the chief minister alleged political opponents performed occult rituals to cause drought, deaths and government defamation in Telangana.
A Chief Minister's chair deserves evidence, not occult accusations.
Revanth Reddy alleged that a political opponent linked to the BRS had travelled to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to perform Aghora rituals and black magic intended to cause drought, poor rainfall and even deaths in Telangana.
Public meeting in Mulugu district.
Telangana needs rainwater planning, not occult explanations from its chief minister.
““Minorities children are skilled labourers. They see and learn. But ask them to study, they cannot. They will forget immediately. Ask them to assemble even a Rafale, they will. But cannot study, so we developed ITIs for them to become skilled labourers.””
Speech at the Minority Excellence Summit in Hyderabad.
A minority summit should not turn prejudice into an education policy.