“Took inspiration from Hitler for HYDRAA”: Revanth Reddy
A major political controversy has erupted in Telangana after Chief Minister Revanth Reddy reportedly stated that the name of the state’s anti-encroachment agency, HYDRAA, was inspired by Adolf Hitler.
The remark sparked strong reactions from political leaders, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which condemned the statement and accused the Chief Minister of making an inappropriate reference to one of history’s most infamous dictators. BJP leaders argued that any positive association with Hitler was unacceptable and demanded an unconditional apology from Revanth Reddy.
According to reports, the Chief Minister said that the inspiration for the name HYDRAA came from Hitler. The statement quickly drew criticism and triggered a fresh political row in the state. BJP leaders expressed outrage, saying public figures should exercise greater caution when referring to controversial historical figures.
The BJP also questioned the rationale behind linking a government agency to Hitler, even symbolically, and sought clarification from the Telangana government regarding the Chief Minister’s comments. Party leaders alleged that the remark reflected poor judgment and warranted a formal explanation.
Meanwhile, the Telangana government has not indicated any plans to rename the agency. Supporters of the Chief Minister have defended him, claiming that his comments were being taken out of context. They argued that he was referring only to the process behind naming the agency and was not endorsing Hitler’s ideology or actions.
The controversy has intensified political tensions in Telangana, with opposition parties continuing to target the Congress-led government over the remarks.
HYDRAA, which is responsible for tackling encroachments and unauthorized constructions, has played a prominent role in demolition and enforcement drives across the Hyderabad region. However, the recent political storm has shifted public attention away from the agency’s operations and toward the Chief Minister’s remarks.
