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Telangana CM Faces Backlash Over Comment on Two Parivaars Amid CEC Row
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:02 PM
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Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has come under fire after remarks about two parivaars were deemed insensitive, amid rising tensions with the Central Election Commission.
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao sparked controversy after a statement regarding two parivaars was perceived as insensitive by many observers. The remark, made during a public address, drew immediate criticism from opposition leaders and civil society groups who called for a more inclusive approach to community issues.
Opposition parties seized the moment to question the CM’s sensitivity and urged the government to address the concerns of all social groups. Several activists demanded a formal apology and a review of the policies affecting the parivaars.
In response, the CM’s office issued a brief statement acknowledging the backlash and reaffirming the government’s commitment to social harmony. No formal apology was issued, but the statement emphasized the importance of dialogue.
The incident unfolded against the backdrop of an escalating row with the Central Election Commission, which has been scrutinizing the state’s electoral processes. The combination of the CM’s remarks and the CEC dispute has intensified media attention on the administration’s handling of public affairs.
Opposition parties seized the moment to question the CM’s sensitivity and urged the government to address the concerns of all social groups. Several activists demanded a formal apology and a review of the policies affecting the parivaars.
In response, the CM’s office issued a brief statement acknowledging the backlash and reaffirming the government’s commitment to social harmony. No formal apology was issued, but the statement emphasized the importance of dialogue.
The incident unfolded against the backdrop of an escalating row with the Central Election Commission, which has been scrutinizing the state’s electoral processes. The combination of the CM’s remarks and the CEC dispute has intensified media attention on the administration’s handling of public affairs.