Telangana BJP Chief Ramchander Rao Detained En Route to Tension-Hit Banswada

Telangana BJP State President N. Ramchander Rao was taken into preventive custody by police when he attempted to travel to Banswada in Kamareddy district , an area currently witnessing heightened political tension and communal sensitivity. Police stopped him at his Tarnaka residence and shifted him to the Bollaram Police Station , citing law-and-order concerns and restrictions in the sensitive region. Rao stated that he was heading to meet victims of recent violence, express solidarity with BJP MLA Venkata Ramana Reddy , and support party workers affected by the unrest. He described the police action as undemocratic and accused the Congress government of preventing opposition leaders from reaching affected areas.

Tensions in the Kamareddy–Banswada belt have escalated following political clashes and a communal disturbance triggered by a local dispute that spiralled into violence, leading to detentions and minor injuries to police personnel. Authorities deployed additional forces and imposed restrictions to prevent escalation. Rao condemned the alleged attack on the MLA and urged residents and Hindu organizations to maintain peace, while alleging selective targeting of BJP workers and warning against filing false cases . Meanwhile, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called for an inquiry into the violence and compensation for affected victims.

Senior BJP leaders condemned the detention, calling it an attack on democratic rights. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy criticized the action as misuse of state machinery against an opposition leader, while party spokespersons alleged that those responsible for violence were spared and leaders supporting victims were restrained. Police maintained that the preventive detention was necessary to maintain public order. The BJP has called for statewide protests , claiming several workers were detained as part of preventive policing. The developments underscore growing political friction and the challenge of balancing public safety with democratic freedoms in sensitive regions of Telangana.