# Revanth Reddy’s ‘vote chori’ remarks draw criticism in Telangana

2026-09-25T21:11:50+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, speaking in Kerala after receiving the Aryadan Muhammed Award, condemned “vote ki chori, party ki chori, symbol ki chori, funds ki chori” and called for Rahul Gandhi to become Prime Minister. His remarks have drawn criticism in Telangana. Telanganatoday reports that Reddy’s speech appeared to ignore his own support for Danam Nagender, a BRS MLA disqualified after joining Congress. The outlet says Reddy is likely to field Nagender in the Khairatabad bypoll. Times of India reports that Union minister G Kishan Reddy accused Congress of practising real ‘vote chori’ by inducting 10 MLAs from other parties. He referred to Danam Nagender, who got a Congress Lok Sabha ticket while still an MLA of another party, and demanded Rahul Gandhi apologise for remarks against PM Modi and Amit Shah.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Telanganatoday leads with the contradiction between Revanth Reddy’s rhetoric and his party’s actions on defections, omitting the BJP minister’s counterattack. Times of India foregrounds Kishan Reddy’s accusations, omitting the award ceremony context. Neither outlet examines whether Danam Nagender’s disqualification was upheld by the Supreme Court. The tribunal’s ruling on the Khairatabad bypoll schedule will be the next concrete test.

## Coverage

- telanganatoday.com (government critical) <https://telanganatoday.com/amid-danam-setback-revanth-talks-of-vote-ki-chori-party-ki-chori>
  Leads with Revanth Reddy's hypocrisy, omits BJP response
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (government critical) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/congress-practising-real-vote-chori-kishan/articleshow/134491318.cms>
  Leads with BJP minister's counterattack, omits award context

Tags: BRS, Danam Nagender, G Kishan Reddy, Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy, Telangana
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