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Revanth Reddy Targets KCR Over 'Purification' Row, Calls For Social Boycott

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Ashish Kumar Pandey
Revanth Reddy Targets KCR Over 'Purification' Row, Calls For Social Boycott
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered an investigation into alleged caste-based discrimination and disruptive behavior by BRS members. He specifically condemned a 'purification' ritual performed at KCR's farmhouse following a visit by Dalit groups.

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The incident highlights deep-seated social and political tensions regarding caste in Indian regional politics.

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive probe into the series of incidents involving alleged abuse of Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar, clashes between BRS MLAs and police, and the controversy over an alleged "purification" ritual at BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao's farmhouse.Reddy said the government would take strict action against those behind the incidents and those who took part.He said the law, including the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act wherever applicable, would be used against the offenders.The Chief Minister launched a strong attack on BRS supremo and leader of the opposition, KCR, accusing him of encouraging a caste-based and "feudal" mindset.He said Dalit groups had held a protest at KCR's farmhouse peacefully and democratically and questioned why the former chief minister did not invite them for talks.CM said the alleged "purification" of the place after Dalits had visited it was an insult to the community."If…

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