KCR explains why his party lent support to BJP in Parliament in past

In Short

• KCR dismisses BJP’s chances in Telangana for Lok Sabha polls
• Accuses PM Modi of creating a political scam with Delhi liquor case
• Says he had supported BJP to maintain constitutional relation with Centre

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) revealed the rationale behind his party’s past support for the BJP in various instances, attributing it to the imperative of maintaining a constructive relationship with the central government, particularly given Telangana’s status as a newly-formed state. Speaking exclusively to India Today TV,

KCR emphasized the necessity of upholding a constitutional rapport with the Union government, especially considering that his administration was the first to govern the nascent Telangana.

He clarified that his party’s cooperation with the BJP occurred at specific junctures, such as during presidential elections, in response to requests for support from the central government.

Asserting his assessment of the BJP’s electoral prospects in Telangana, KCR confidently stated that the saffron party holds minimal sway in the state and predicted that it would likely secure none or at most one seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Dismissing the BJP’s influence in Telangana as predicated on false publicity, KCR underscored his party’s stronghold in the region.

KCR also seized the opportunity to criticize the BJP over the Delhi liquor scam, which ensnared his daughter, K Kavitha.

He denounced the case as a “cruel game” orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting the innocence of both his daughter and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

According to KCR, the controversy surrounding the liquor scam was manufactured by the central government, leveraging the involvement of the Lieutenant Governor to fabricate political fodder.

Reflecting on his party’s stance towards significant policy decisions, KCR disclosed his initial support for demonetization, which he later deemed disastrous for the nation, prompting vehement opposition from his party.

Turning his attention to the opposition-led INDIA alliance, KCR dismissed its significance, branding it as a mere myth.

He contended that the purported alliance lacked cohesion, with prominent leaders like Mamata Banerjee distancing themselves from it.

Instead, KCR expressed his belief in the ascendance of regional parties, forecasting their emergence as a formidable force in the upcoming parliamentary elections.