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BJP leader Ajay Alok questioned why Telangana Congress ads excluded Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, calling it a shift. The ads promoted caste census and BC reservation hikes. Congress supporters hit back, citing Manipur govt ads without leaders. Telangana passed an ordinance for 42% BC quota amid pending Centre approval. The debate highlights internal and external political tensions.

Key Points: BJP Questions Missing Sonia-Rahul Pics in Telangana Congress Ads

  • BJP flags absence of Sonia-Rahul in Telangana caste census ads
  • Congress govt promotes BC quota hike in Bihar papers
  • Social media erupts over BJP’s 'Gandhi-free Congress' remark
  • Telangana passes ordinance for 42% BC reservation
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BJP leader flags missing Sonia-Rahul Gandhi pictures in Telangana govt ads, says, 'sign of new era in Cong'

BJP leader sparks debate as Telangana Congress govt’s caste census ads exclude Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, calling it a 'Gandhi-free Congress' sign.

"For the first time, a Congress govt ad lacks Rajmata and Yuvaraj pics. Is this a new era? – Ajay Alok, BJP"

Hyderabad, July 18

The advertisements of Telangana’s Congress government about the caste census and increase in the reservation for Backward Classes, published in some Hindi newspapers in Bihar, have raised eyebrows in some quarters.

The advertisement carries pictures of only the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.

As the pictures of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi were missing, BJP’s national spokesman Ajay Alok wondered if this is a sign of a new era for Congress.

“For the first time, an advertisement of a Congress government, that too on “caste census”, lacks the pictures of “Rajmata and Yuvaraj”. Is this a sign of a new era for Congress??? “Gandhi-free Congress” – this idea will enthuse Congress workers,” the BJP leader posted on the social media platform X.

The BJP spokesman’s post drew a strong reaction from the Congress supporters. One of them posted an advertisement for the Manipur government and wrote that ‘the superhero isn’t shown up’.

Others raised an objection to the language used by the BJP spokesperson in his post. A social media user told him that his ideology spews poison.

With his post drawing the backlash, Ajay Alok wrote: “Got a bit too excited. A shower of abuses is pouring in.”

The advertisements released by the government of Telangana were published on Friday in Hindi newspapers in Bihar, where Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in October-November.

Through these advertisements, the Congress government of Telangana tried to highlight the measures taken for social justice in the state.

The state government, which conducted a caste census early this year, has also decided to increase the reservation for Backward Classes from 23 per cent to 42 per cent.

The Telangana Assembly passed two Bills in March to increase the BC quota in education, employment and local bodies. The Bills were sent to the Centre for Presidential assent.

With the Centre yet to give its approval, the Cabinet last week decided to issue an ordinance to increase the BC reservation to 42 per cent in the ensuing local body elections.

- IANS

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Shreya B
BJP is just trying to create controversy where none exists. The ad is about Telangana's policies, not about Delhi politics. Focus should be on the important reservation reforms!
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Arjun K
As a Congress supporter, I must say this is refreshing. Regional leaders deserve recognition too. But BJP's "Rajmata-Yuvaraj" comment shows their feudal mindset more than Congress's!
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Priya S
The real issue is why Telangana govt is advertising in Bihar newspapers? Waste of taxpayer money for political gains before elections. Both parties play these games 😒
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Vikram M
Reservation increase to 42% is a bold move! But will it really help the most backward communities or just create more divisions? We need proper implementation, not just political announcements.
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Kavya N
The language used by BJP spokesperson was unnecessary. Political debates should be about policies, not personal attacks. We need more mature discussions in our democracy.

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