Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has triggered intense political debate and widespread disbelief after claiming that the state’s anti-encroachment task force was inspired by Adolf Hitler. The remarks drew sharp criticism from opposition forces, including the BJP and the Bharat Rashtra Sanhita (BRS).
Speaking on Saturday at a conclave in Bengaluru, Reddy asserted that the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) drew its name and concept from the German dictator’s alleged fondness for the word ‘Hydra.’
“Hydra, the word is Hitler’s favourite word. His core team was called Hydra, who could assassinate anyone. So, I have taken inspiration from Hitler and named it Hydraa,” the Chief Minister stated during an interview at the event.
Historical experts quickly noted that there is no factual evidence supporting Reddy’s assertion linking Hitler’s inner circle to the word “Hydra,” pointing out that the term actually referenced a British Royal Air Force bombing mission against Nazi Germany.
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Following the remark, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a blistering attack against the Congress Party and the Telangana Chief Minister.
The BJP leader accused Reddy of displaying a dangerous Hitler and Emergency mindset and questioned whether Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would take action against him.
In a post on X, Poonawalla wrote, “Congress’ dangerous Hitler, Emergency mindset out in the open yet again.”
“Revanth Reddy, now openly boasting that Hitler inspired him to create HYDRAA. This is Congress’ tanashahi mindset. From Indira’s Emergency to Revanth’s crackdown on journalists and students,” he added.
The BJP spokesperson also targeted Revanth Reddy over comments in which the Telangana Chief Minister reportedly said, “The President is from North India. The Prime Minister is from North India. We do not want to live as second-class citizens, paying taxes while being expected to salute Delhi.”
Calling the remarks divisive, Poonawalla accused the Congress leader of displaying “Jinnah tendencies” and attempting to create a North-South divide.
“PM is from Gujarat. Our first tribal President is from Odisha. But after DK Suresh, he is advocating for Bharat Todo and Tukde,” Poonawalla said in his social media post.
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Published By:
Akash Chatterjee
Published On:
Jun 7, 2026 10:43 IST
