Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Faces Heat After Comments On Hindu Deities

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy faced sharp criticism after comments on Hindu deities sparked a fresh row. The BJP and BRS allege that the remarks insult Hindu beliefs and want an immediate apology. The controversy has gained national attention, as political rivals accuse Revanth Reddy of repeatedly targeting Hindu practices in public speeches.

The latest dispute began after a public event where Revanth Reddy allegedly mocked the practice of worshipping different Hindu gods. Political opponents claim the comments hurt religious sentiments of Hindus in Telangana and beyond. They argue that such remarks are inappropriate for a person holding the office of Chief Minister.

Revanth Reddy Hindu gods remarks draw backlash from BJP and BRS

During the programme, Revanth Reddy questioned the number of deities worshipped in Hinduism and linked specific gods to behaviours. Revanth Reddy said, "How many gods do Hindus believe in? Are there three crore? Why do so many exist? There is one god for those who are unmarried - Hanuman. There is another god for those who marry twice. And there is yet another god for those who drink alcohol. For hen sacrifice, there is one; for dal and rice, there is one. Each group has its own god," Reddy said.

The BJP reacted first to the Revanth Reddy Hindu gods comments, calling them an insult to crores of devotees. BJP leader Chikkoti Praveen said Hindus across Telangana felt "ashamed" by the statement. Praveen added, "The Congress and Revanth Reddy have no shame. In all meetings, they say that Congress is because of Muslims. The Chief Minister must apologise and withdraw his statement," he said.

Revanth Reddy Hindu gods controversy linked to earlier comments

The BRS also condemned the Revanth Reddy Hindu gods remarks and accused the Chief Minister of deliberately provoking Hindus. Party leader Rakesh Reddy Anugula tweeted that such speeches had become common. Rakesh Reddy Anugula wrote, "It is unfortunate that Revanth Reddy speaks in a way that hurts the sentiments of crores of Hindus... Is he speaking like this just to impress those he works for? He must immediately apologise to the Hindu community," the BRS leader tweeted.

Opposition leaders point out that this is not the first Revanth Reddy Hindu gods controversy. Last year, while attacking the BJP at an event in Armoor, Revanth Reddy said that those "seeking something with a photo of a god was a beggar, not a Hindu". The line drew a strong response then, especially from BJP workers in Telangana.

Revanth Reddy continued that earlier speech with another comment on devotion and politics, which also resurfaced after the new row. Revanth Reddy had said, "God should be in the temple, and devotion should be in the heart. Only such people are the real Hindus. BJP leaders put a photo of god on the roads and seek votes," Reddy said last year in Armoor, drawing backlash from the BJP.

With the latest Revanth Reddy Hindu gods remarks, pressure is building from BJP and BRS for a public apology. Both parties accuse the Chief Minister of repeatedly hurting Hindu sentiments for political messaging. The state government has not yet issued a detailed clarification, leaving the political confrontation active in Telangana.