The BRS alleges that the BJP government is misusing central agencies to weaken or silence political opponents. They argue that arrests of leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and K Kavitha are politically motivated maneuvers aimed at gaining electoral advantage.
Speaking to reporters, BRS leader Nama Nageswara Rao emphasized the diverse nature of India’s democracy and criticized BJP’s attempts to dominate opposition parties. He pointed out that BJP has even targeted its former allies, like Shiv Sena and Akali Dal, when they posed threats to its power.
Responding to queries, Nageswara Rao defended the right of governments to change policies and laws according to their priorities. He argued that bringing new policies does not necessarily imply wrongdoing and criticized the selective prosecution of opposition leaders.
Rajya Sabha member KR Suresh Reddy accused the BJP government of targeting opponents who refuse to align with them. He defended Kavitha, stating there is no evidence implicating her in the Delhi excise policy case and expressed confidence in her acquittal.
MPs Vaddiraju Ravichandra and Manne Srinivas Reddy criticized the BJP’s timing of arrests just before elections, alleging it as a tactic to manipulate public opinion. They condemned the prolonged investigation into the case, likening it to a soap opera aimed at political gain.
