Telangana CM's meeting with convicted ex-inmate sparks political controversy

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Telangana CM's meeting with convicted ex-inmate sparks political controversy

^{Published on 2025-01-03 09:21:02 - MSN}

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The article discusses a political controversy in Telangana, India, where Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with a convicted former inmate, sparking a debate. The meeting involved a man named Raju, who was previously convicted in a murder case but was released on bail. The opposition, particularly the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), criticized the meeting, alleging that it was an attempt to influence the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accused the Chief Minister of engaging in unethical practices by associating with criminals. In response, the Congress party defended the meeting, stating that Raju had been acquitted in the case and was now a social worker. This incident has led to a broader discussion on the ethics of political leaders meeting with individuals who have criminal backgrounds, especially in the context of electoral politics.

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