Hyderabad, Dec 18: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy led the Congress’ ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan’ protest in Hyderabad on Wednesday, highlighting allegations against industrialist Gautam Adani and criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly shielding him. The protest, organized as part of a nationwide campaign by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), witnessed a massive turnout of Congress leaders and workers.
Speaking at the rally, CM Reddy accused the Prime Minister of protecting Adani, who has been named in a U.S. court under the Foreign Corruption Practice Act. “America has initiated action against Adani, but Modi refuses to act in India. This inaction has tarnished the country’s reputation,” he said.
The chief minister emphasized that the Congress government in Telangana is prepared to pass a resolution in the Assembly, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani issue, provided the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) supports it.
Demands for JPC Investigation
CM Reddy, along with Congress leaders, urged the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman to allow a debate on the Adani issue and to appoint a JPC. “The Prime Minister has pressured the parliamentary leadership to avoid discussions or form a JPC. This is to protect his special friend,” Reddy alleged.
He warned that the Congress would escalate the protest if their demands were not met. “If the JPC is not constituted, we will organize a ‘dharna’ in front of Rashtrapati Bhavan,” Reddy announced.
BRS Criticized for Silence
The Chief Minister also criticized the BRS, accusing them of aligning with the BJP to avoid “arrests” and remaining silent on the Adani controversy. “The BRS mocks us for protesting while in power, but they have surrendered to the BJP,” Reddy charged.
Protest Highlights
The demonstration began at the Indira Gandhi statue near Hussain Sagar Lake and culminated at Raj Bhavan. CM Reddy, holding a placard, joined other Congress leaders, including AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Dasmunsi and TPCC President B Mahesh Kumar Goud. Protesters raised slogans against Modi, condemning his alleged inaction on both the Adani issue and the ongoing violence in Manipur.
Broader Context
The protest also targeted the Prime Minister for his failure to visit Manipur, where violence erupted over a year ago. “The Congress is protesting through democratic means, but Modi continues to shield Adani, knowing he could end up in Tihar jail if a JPC probe is ordered,” Reddy claimed.
The rally was marked by placards, slogans, and a sit-in near Raj Bhavan, showcasing the Congress’ determination to pursue accountability in the Adani matter.
