'Telangana Had A Trump Too, But People Rejected Him': Revanth Reddy's Swipe At KCR

Last Updated:September 19, 2025, 16:05 IST

Speaking at an event, Reddy extended his criticism beyond the state, taking aim at US President Trump as well

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy (File Photo)

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday compared former state Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) to US President Donald Trump, saying both leaders ruled with arrogance and unpredictability, but were ultimately rejected by the people.

“There used to be a Trump in Telangana too. But the people of Telangana have rejected him," Reddy said, without naming KCR directly.

“Anyone who rules a government as he pleases will be a Trump," the Chief Minister added.

Speaking at an event, Reddy extended his criticism beyond the state, taking aim at US President Trump as well. He called Trump as someone who “thinks of something at night but does the opposite the next day."

“This kind of leadership will not last. It may cause problems for a while, but people will overcome it," he said, adding that such impulsive decisions could hurt the United States more than anyone else.

Reddy pointed out that if the US continues to make it harder for Indian students to get visas or admissions, top global institutions may look to India instead.

“If they are reluctant to give visas, if they are reluctant to give admissions to Indians, all those institutes are going to come to India," he claimed. “I spoke to Harvard, I spoke to Stanford. I have initiated talks. Next month, I’m going to join Harvard to learn something. I have invited them."

Reddy further criticised Trump’s inconsistent stance on India. “One day Trump calls Modi his friend, the next day he imposes 50 percent tariffs," he said.

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