It is a well-known fact that Telangana achieved statehood during the tenure of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, under the guidance of Sonia Gandhi.
Dr. Singh strongly supported the formation of Telangana, a fact even acknowledged by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR).
However, KCR has shown no magnanimity in flying to New Delhi to pay homage to such a towering figure, who not only facilitated the creation of Telangana but also served as the architect of India’s modern economy over the last three decades.
In contrast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, despite political differences, paid personal tributes to Dr. Singh in New Delhi.
Meanwhile, a statement from the BRS revealed that, on KCR’s instructions, his son and party working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), along with BRS MPs, will represent the party and pay their respects at the funeral.
This decision, analysts argue, highlights KCR’s arrogance and lack of respect for Dr. Singh, who played a pivotal role in making Telangana a reality.
“Would Telangana have been possible without him?” an analyst questioned.
The analyst further emphasized that Dr. Singh was more than just a political leader; he was a beloved son of Mother India.
Along with his mentor P.V. Narasimha Rao, he laid the foundation for India’s economic reforms.
“Paying respect and personally honoring such a leader is a basic responsibility, but KCR has failed in this regard,” he criticized.