Hyderabad Bypolls Heat: Bandi Sanjay Targets Revanth Reddy’s Skullcap Rally

Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-poll, Telangana Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar slammed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress for using a skullcap in campaign events, claiming religio-political posturing. He challenged AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi to perform ‘arti’ at a prominent Hindu temple to prove his credentials. The remarks have stirred heat ahead of the November 11 election and deepened communal undercurrents in the campaign.

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Hyderabad Bypolls Heat: Bandi Sanjay Targets Revanth Reddy’s Skullcap Rally
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Hyderabad Bypolls Heat: Bandi Sanjay Targets Revanth Reddy’s Skullcap Rally

IN SHORTAhead of the Jubilee Hills by-poll, Telangana Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar slammed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress for using a skullcap in campaign events, claiming religio-political posturing. He challenged AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi to perform ‘arti’ at a prominent Hindu temple to prove his credentials. The remarks have stirred heat ahead of the November 11 election and deepened communal undercurrents in the campaign.

TL;DR

  • Bandi Sanjay accused Revanth Reddy of engaging in appeasement politics by donning a skullcap during his campaign.
  • He challenged Owaisi to perform ‘arti’ at Bhagyalakshmi temple in Hyderabad as proof of his Hindu-credentials.
  • The remarks were made in Borabanda, where election heat has intensified ahead of the by-poll.
  • Congress and AIMIM accused Bandi of polarising the electorate and communalising the campaign.
  • Observers say the statement reflects rising religio-political rhetoric in highly competitive urban constituencies.
  • Analysts warn the strategy may mobilise community responses and affect voter turnout dynamics.

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