BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Calls for Congress-Free Telangana, Alleges Corruption

Stepping up the BJP's offensive against the ruling Congress in Telangana, BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday accused the party of turning into a symbol of both corruption and the criminalisation of politics , while alleging that it was openly supporting forces that seek to weaken the country's unity. His remarks came during the BJP Telangana State Executive Committee meeting held on the outskirts of Hyderabad on the final day of his three-day tour of the state.

Addressing party leaders and grassroots workers, Nabin said the Congress, once known primarily for corruption allegations, was now increasingly being associated with what he termed "criminal politics." He alleged that the party was encouraging divisive forces for political gains and warned that such a course would further erode its credibility among the people.

The BJP chief also launched a scathing attack on the Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government , accusing it of misusing public resources and prioritising political interests over governance. Referring to the BJP's oft-repeated allegation of an "RR Tax" a term coined by the party linking Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy Nabin claimed that funds generated in Telangana were being diverted to the Congress leadership in Delhi.

Drawing a contrast between the Centre and the state government, he said the NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had simplified GST procedures and provided tax relief to citizens, while the Congress government in Telangana was allegedly burdening people through unofficial political collections.

Nabin also targeted the ambitious Musi Riverfront Development Project , describing it as a potential avenue for large-scale financial irregularities. The Congress government, however, has maintained that the project is aimed at rejuvenating the heavily polluted Musi River, improving urban infrastructure and creating long-term economic and environmental benefits for Hyderabad.

On the issue of reservations, Nabin reiterated the BJP's opposition to religion-based quotas , stating that such provisions would be withdrawn if the party comes to power in Telangana. He asserted that reservation benefits should be extended to eligible SC, ST and BC communities in accordance with constitutional principles.

Calling upon party workers to work towards a "Congress-free Telangana," Nabin said the BJP's success in expanding its footprint in states such as West Bengal and Odisha demonstrated its ability to emerge as a strong alternative in regions where it once had limited presence. Expressing confidence about the party's prospects in the Telugu-speaking states, he said the BJP would continue strengthening its organisation across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

The BJP president urged cadres to remain connected with public issues, intensify grassroots outreach and strengthen booth-level networks. He said the party's campaign in future elections would focus not only on highlighting the alleged failures of the Congress government but also on showcasing the achievements of the Modi-led NDA administration over the past decade.

Political observers view Nabin's visit as part of the BJP's broader strategy to consolidate its organisation in Telangana and position itself as the principal challenger to the Congress ahead of future electoral battles in the state.