Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Hindu Deity Remarks

India — Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sparked a major political controversy by making remarks about the multiplicity of Hindu deities during an India — Indian National Congress executive meeting. He used an analogy comparing the diversity of Hindu gods to the varied viewpoints within his party. These comments were widely condemned by opposition parties, including the India — Bharatiya Janata Party and the India — Bharat Rashtra Samithi, who accused him of insulting Hindu sentiments and demanded an apology. India — Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, such as Sanjay Kumar Jha and G. Kishan Reddy, called for statewide protests and Hindu unity in India — Telangana. Revanth Reddy later clarified that his remarks were made 'in a lighter vein' and were being twisted for political gain, but the controversy continued to escalate.