HYDRAA inspired by Hitler: Revanth Reddy's remark on encroachment drive triggers row
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is facing backlash after claiming the state's anti-encroachment agency, HYDRAA, was inspired by Adolf Hitler. Opposition parties have condemned the remarks as fascist and authoritarian.
Why it matters
The controversy underscores the intense political polarization in Telangana and the sensitivity surrounding the use of historical dictators in political rhetoric.
New Delhi , UPDATED: Jun 7, 2026 18:51 IST Written By: Akash Chatterjee Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy has sparked a major political row after claiming that the name of 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).
The article highlights the opposition's strong criticism, which frames the Chief Minister's actions as authoritarian.
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