. NEW DELHI: Congress has ticked off Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for his “Hitler inspiration” remark, calling it out of line with the party ethos and ideology. It has also asked the CM to be careful with his comments in future.When asked about the Telangana CM’s remark, AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal told TOI : “It is not at all acceptable”.It is learnt that the party’s disapproval has been conveyed to Reddy, and he has been asked to be disciplined about his comments in the future.Congress censure came after the controversy triggered by Reddy’s statement that Hitler was the inspiration behind the constitution of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) — the state’s antiencroachment task force. “HYDRAA was Adolf Hitler’s favourite word. His core team was named Hydra,” he said at an event.Political parties like CPM and BRS came down heavily on Reddy for citing Hitler as his inspiration — the Nazi leader being an infamous dictator who presided over the Holocaust.CPM seized upon Reddy’s remarks to target Congress by likening it to BJP. In a post on X, CPM general secretary MA Baby said, “…undoubtedly echoing the ideological fascinations of the Sangh Parivar”. CPML’s Dipankar Bhattacharya said on X, “Invocation of Hitler as an icon of governance by a Congress CM in a state like Telangana is no less worrying.”Revanth gets a rap from Cong for ‘Hitler inspiration’ remarkBaby’s attack came after Left and Congress clashed in a meeting of opposition parties Monday.Read the latest news on the go. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s Nuclear Posture Shifts As SIPRI Flags Deployment Of 12 Warheads | WatchCongress Alleges EC Blocked Delegation Amid Meenakshi Natarajan Rajya Sabha Nomination Row | WatchCongress Candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha Nomination Rejected In MPCID Searches TMC Offices In Kolkata As Abhishek Faces Third Summons In Signature Forgery ProbeHorse-Trading Fears Trigger Congress Move As MP MLAs Fly To Bengaluru Before VotingInside TMC Turmoil: MPs Revolt, Leaders Resign and NDA aims at powerKalyan Banerjee, Kirti Azad Attack TMC Rebels As Party Faces Biggest Split YetWhy The Centre Lifted Lakshadweep’s 47-Year Liquor Ban: ExplainedPoK Unrest Deepens: Protesters Allege Crackdown, Casualties And BlackoutTMC Crisis Deepens As CID Probes Alleged Fake Signatures In LoP Selection Case | Watch123PhotostoriesThe ancient origins and history of Payal: How anklets became a symbol of Indian traditionFrom growing up amid curfews in Kashmir to earning Rs 2.5 lakh a day: When Aly Goni spoke about his struggles and journey in TV IndustryThis bridge in New York once hosted 21 elephants; 5 interesting things to knowTimes ‘Peddi’ star Ram Charan proved to be a family man: ‘I don’t want to miss a single moment with my daughter, Klin’London’s Billionaire Street: 5 most expensive real estate addresses attracting the world’s wealthiest buyers5 brain tumour myths that experts wish people would stop believingLewis Hamilton’s luxury sneaker collection:A look at the F1 star’s footwear obsessionFrom Aamir Khan to Lalit Modi: 10 famous personalities who fell in love with their long-time friendsIndian history and mythology to native language: 6 meaningful ways to connect children with indian heritage5 countries where tipping is considered rude123Hot PicksCUET UG 2026 Answer KeyNFL Trade RumorsMamata BanerjeeMathew BarzalSwapnil SrivastavDana WhiteBrock LesnarTom Brady and Gisele Bündchen DivorcePoK ProtestsTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Driving Licence ValidityChennai TNSTC BusGautam PatelDU Professor Murder CaseVisakhapatnam Steel Plant AccidentCBSE Class 12 re-evaluation
NEW DELHI: Congress has ticked off Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for his “Hitler inspiration” remark, calling it out of line with the party ethos and ideology. It has also asked the CM to be careful with his comments in future.When asked about the Telangana CM’s remark, AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal told TOI : “It is not at all acceptable”.It is learnt that the party’s disapproval has been conveyed to Reddy, and he has been asked to be disciplined about his comments in the future.Congress censure came after the controversy triggered by Reddy’s statement that Hitler was the inspiration behind the constitution of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) — the state’s antiencroachment task force. “HYDRAA was Adolf Hitler’s favourite word. His core team was named Hydra,” he said at an event.Political parties like CPM and BRS came down heavily on Reddy for citing Hitler as his inspiration — the Nazi leader being an infamous dictator who presided over the Holocaust.CPM seized upon Reddy’s remarks to target Congress by likening it to BJP. In a post on X, CPM general secretary MA Baby said, “…undoubtedly echoing the ideological fascinations of the Sangh Parivar”. CPML’s Dipankar Bhattacharya said on X, “Invocation of Hitler as an icon of governance by a Congress CM in a state like Telangana is no less worrying.”Revanth gets a rap from Cong for ‘Hitler inspiration’ remarkBaby’s attack came after Left and Congress clashed in a meeting of opposition parties Monday.
