Telangana chief minister and state Congress chief A. Revanth Reddy has predicted that Prime Minister Modi “can win most 214 to 240 Lok Sabha seats this time” regardless of coining the slogan “Ab Ki Baar, 400 Paar”.
Replying to questions in Rajat Sharma’s iconic TV present Aap Ki Adalat, to be telecast tonight at 10 on India TV, Revanth Reddy mentioned: “There are 129 LS seats within the South. In Karnataka, they will win at most 10 to 12 seats and in Telangana they will win solely two seats this time, in comparison with 4 in 2019….Final time, BJP gained 303 seats by scoring sweeping wins in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, their alliance did very nicely in UP and Bihar. Even when they rating 100 per cent, they will win solely upto 300. …The remaining 100 seats they will win solely in Pakistan, not in Hindustan.”
Requested about his prediction about BJP’s tally this time, Revanth Reddy mentioned: “Mark my phrases. Modi can win most of 214 to 240 seats this time. To say “400 paar” could also be good from a notion standpoint. Even KCR (BRS chief and former Telangana CM) claimed he would win 100 meeting seats, however gained 39 in final yr’s polls. In politics and WhatsApp college, you may declare to win greater than 400, however have a look at the bottom actuality. CSDS survey says, 62 per cent of youths are sad due to unemployment.”
ATTACK ON KCR, KTR AND BRS
In a no-holds-barred assault on former CM Okay. Chandrashekhar Rao, chief of Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), Revanth Reddy alleged that BRS “has taken supari (contract) to make BJP win in a minimum of 5 Lok Sabha seats”. He named the constituencies, “Mahboobnagar, Chevella, Zahirabad, Bhongir and Malkajgiri”, the place he alleged BRS individuals “have taken supaari” to work for BJP.
Reddy was replying to BRS chief Okay.T.Rama Rao’s allegation that the chief minister could be part of BJP after the Lok Sabha polls.
“Had I been an influence monger, I may have joined their celebration (BRS) in 2014, or I may have joined BJP in 2017. For 17 years, I used to be in opposition. I toiled laborious myself, labored on my identify, and have become Chief Minister. I didn’t develop into CM due to anyone’s mercy or within the identify of my father or grandfather. I grew to become CM due to my mehanat (laborious work)”, mentioned Revanth Reddy. “What does KTR should do with this? He acquired his job from administration quota. With out his father’s identify, he can’t be appointed whilst a chaprasi (peon)”, added Reddy.
Requested why Congress leaders are leaving the celebration in giant numbers, Revanth Reddy replied: “It’s due to ED and Revenue Tax instances. Have you learnt Modiji’s slogan? ICE or NICE? ICE means Revenue Tax, CBI and ED, and NICE means Narcotics, I-T, CBI and ED. These leaders have been supplied ICE or NICE, that is why they left the celebration. MORE AAP KI ADALAT VIDEOS
Requested what provide he gave to three MLAs and a Mayor from KCR’s celebration who joined the Congress, Reddy replied: ” Rajya Sabha membership. Okay. Keshava Rao was the chief of BRS in Parliament.”
Rajat Sharma: What did you provide? ICE or NICE?
Reddy: Nothing. I solely gave him Pyaar (love).
Rajat Sharma: Or do you even have a washer?
Reddy (laughing): “No. Abhi Khareeda Nahin (I have not purchased a washer but). I’m nonetheless establishing my new home.”
ON ADANI
Requested why he gave Rs 12,400 crore price of tasks to industrialist Gautam Adani at a time when his celebration chief Rahul Gandhi was describing Adani as a “pickpocket”, Revanth Reddy replied: “I did not give our tasks. Modi gave ports, airports, nationwide highways and Navratna firms at low-cost charges to Adani. I took the cash from Adani Ji’s pockets and acquired it invested in my state. I did not give any property of my state. I took investments from him within the energy sector and synthetic intelligence sector. I would like investments from all, whether or not it’s Adani, Tata, Birla Ambani or anyone else. I wish to give an equal degree taking part in area to those that may give employment in my state. Adani model DOES NOT MEAN DISQUALIFICATION. Additionally, I don’t wish to give favour by going out of the way in which.”
“What Rahul Ji says is true. The central authorities is giving tasks to Adani at cheaper charges…I didn’t meet Adani in a closed room. I met him earlier than the general public. I invited him to spend money on my state so that individuals can get employment”, Reddy mentioned.
Rajat Sharma: Rahul Gandhi says Adani is looting the nation, how will you enable someone looting the nation to spend money on your state?
Revanth Reddy: “Principal Lootne Nahin Doonga (I can’t enable loot) Kyunki Principal Hoon. Revanth Reddy won’t enable anyone to loot Telangana. We’ll take funding, we are going to give employment assure. I’ll give a assure for traders who come to Telangana…Funding assure is one thing completely different from looting public cash. I’m there to guard my individuals.”
KEJRIWAL ARREST
The Telangana CM described Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest as “unlawful”. “The entire nation is watching what occurred. The (Delhi liquor) case was happening for final 2 years. On the time of the elections, he was arrested as a result of the BJP feared dropping the elections. What distinction would it not have made if he had been arrested after 2 months? After the election schedule was introduced, two sitting chief ministers Hemant Soren and Kejriwal have been arrested. The instances have been happening since final two years…It is like a working TV serial. …Unlawful detention just isn’t good. If ED had proof, why did it stay silent for 2 years? If there isn’t any proof, why did they arrest on the time of election? Modiji should reply. The style wherein Modiji is attempting to save lots of his authorities, just isn’t good for the nation. Corruption should be punished, however 140 crore persons are watching how the state of affairs is evolving. Does it carry glory to the nation, if ED arrests chief ministers after elections are introduced?”
Rajat Sharma: You mentioned, you wish to construct a double mattress room in jail for KCR and his household. It’s good?
Reddy: I’m talking concerning the state of affairs. What’s the cost towards Kejriwal? His celebration took Rs 100 crore from liquor dealer to spend on Goa, Punjab elections. And the identical liquor dealer gave Rs 400-500 crore to BJP within the type of electoral bonds. BJP took in white, they usually took in black. What’s the distinction between the 2?
Rajat Sharma: Will this have any impact on elections?
Reddy: Undoubtedly. Individuals are watching. After Supreme Courtroom order, individuals know who gave how a lot cash to which celebration. Rs 22,500 crore price electoral bonds have been bought throughout India, out of which BJP acquired Rs 6,780 crore in final 4 years….Now BJP’s agenda is derailed from Ram Mandir. Modiji is now solely talking about not sparing the corrupt and promising to ship them to jail.”
Requested whether or not BRS could get sympathy due to the arrest of KCR’s daughter Okay. Kavitha in Delhi liquor case, Reddy replied: “She has not been arrested in Telangana corruption case, she has been arrested in Delhi corruption case…..Had KCR been arrested, it may have affected the election. Okay. KAVITHA’S ARREST IS IRRELEVANT FOR TELANGANA ELECTION.”
LEADER FROM SOUTH MAY BECOME PM
On whether or not the Congress goes to mission someone from the South as prime minister, Revanth Reddy replied: “Mallikarjun Kharge Ji from Karnataka is the Congress President, Okay C Venugopal from Kerala is the overall secretary, Rahul Gandhi Ji represents the South. Within the coming days, someone from the South could develop into the Prime Minister.”
Rajat Sharma: That is why these leaving the Congress are saying the South foyer has captured the Congress?
Reddy: “Telangana and AP have 42 MPs, we’ve acquired just one Cupboard minister Kishen Reddy Ji. Gujarat has 28 MPs they usually have seven cupboard ministers. In UP, they’ve 62 MPs and 12 are cupboard ministers. From Prime Minister to portfolios like Defence Minister and Residence Minister, all have been occupied by individuals from North. PM, Vice-President, Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson are all from the North. Are we within the South not a part of this nation?”
