Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy appeared before a court in Hyderabad on Thursday in connection with cases registered during the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) regime. The appearance comes amid ongoing political tensions between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS.
Case Details
The case at Kamalapur police station was booked in 2021 over the alleged violation of Covid-19 norms, including not wearing a mask. Reddy, who was then a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), was accused of flouting pandemic protocols during a public event. The case is one of several registered against him during the BRS government led by K. Chandrashekar Rao.
Legal Proceedings
Reddy appeared before the metropolitan magistrate court in Hyderabad, accompanied by his legal team. The court is expected to hear arguments on the maintainability of the case. The chief minister has maintained that the cases are politically motivated and filed to harass him.
The BRS, on the other hand, has defended the cases, stating that they were filed based on legitimate complaints. The party has accused Reddy of using his position to evade legal scrutiny.
Political Implications
The legal battle is seen as a significant development in Telangana politics, with both parties using it to rally their supporters. Reddy's appearance in court has drawn large crowds of Congress workers, while BRS leaders have called for strict action against him.
This is not the first time Reddy has faced legal troubles. He was previously arrested in connection with a separate case during the BRS regime, which led to widespread protests. The current case is expected to be heard over the next few weeks, with the next hearing scheduled for June 15.
