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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.
“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.
“KCR came from Bihar to loot Telangana… If it doesn’t come out straight, we know how to bring it out the crooked way.”
Public remarks during Telangana’s September 17 political programme, amid Reddy’s attacks on K. Chandrashekar Rao and comments on the state’s political history.
A state’s history is not improved by turning regional identity into a threat.
“What kind of comparison can there be between you and me? The difference is like between a ‘Nandi’ (sacred bull of Lord Shiva) and ‘Pandi’ (pig). How can you be compared with me? A donkey doesn’t know the fragrance of sandalwood. No matter how much paint you put on a donkey, it will never become a racehorse.”
Public programme in Hyderabad during a political attack on former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao.
A Chief Minister’s office should not require a livestock glossary.
“He is a peeda [infestation] for this State and we have to get rid of it.”
Remarks while Congress MLAs were travelling to K. Chandrashekar Rao’s Erravalli residence; the comments triggered BRS protests and an effigy-burning demonstration.
Public office demands political opposition, not language that dehumanises it.