KTR, Harish twists CM’s remarks on HYDRAA, can’t digest her success: Sridhar Babu
D. Sridhar Babu | Photo credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR
Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu accused BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao of deliberately misinterpreting Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s remarks on HYDRAA and trying to create a political controversy where none existed.
Addressing a press conference here, he said the Chief Minister’s reference to “Hitler” during a discussion on The Hindu Huddle program was used figuratively to describe determination in achieving a goal.
“He used the term to express the iron determination required to protect lakes, government lands and public resources from encroachers,” the minister said. Comparing the remark to a common term used to describe a person who relentlessly pursues a goal, he said the opposition was twisting the context for political mileage. The Telugu film ‘Hitler’ was a huge hit, but just because a film is named after Hitler does not mean it has an endorsement, he pointed out.
Mr. Sridhar Babu alleged that BRS leaders were unable to digest HYDRAA’s success in recapturing government lands and water bodies from the invaders. “Why should BRS leaders be upset when government lands and lakes are protected?” he asked, saying the agency operates strictly within the law and the constitution.
BRS believes in bias
Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy slammed the BRS and BJP for twisting Mr. Revanth Reddy’s remarks and said the Chief Minister was highlighting the structured and efficient functioning of HYDRAA in protecting lakes, ponds, government lands, nalas and Musi river from encroachment.
“Politics can go on, but protecting Hyderabad is a collective responsibility. HYDRAA has benefited millions and everyone should support it,” he said, adding that the BRS was more interested in ‘Goebbels-style propaganda’.
KCR supported Hitler
Meanwhile, Congress media committee chairman Sama Ram Mohan Reddy released a video where BRS chief KCR said as chief minister that he does not mind being called Hitler as long as his actions harm the corrupt and those who misuse government money. “Revanth Reddy also wants to be Hitler against land grabbers,” said Mr. Reddy.
Published – 08 Jun 2026 20:46 IST