After the BRS's loss in the 2023 telangana assembly elections, K. chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), the party's president and former Chief Minister, has largely kept away from public life, retreating to his farmhouse. For over a year, kcr has refrained from attending any of the assembly sessions. His absence has raised eyebrows, but it is ktr, his son and BRS working president, who recently provided some clarity on the situation — albeit with a remark that has since sparked heated debate.

KTR's comments came in response to a question about why kcr is not participating in the ongoing assembly sessions. ktr was quick to point out that this was not an unusual or unprecedented situation, citing examples from history. He noted that former Chief Ministers such as Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) and J. jayalalithaa had also kept away from the assembly for extended periods. According to ktr, despite their absences, both leaders later returned to power after winning the public mandate, stepping into the assembly once again as Chief Ministers.

ktr appeared to confirm that KCR’s return to the assembly will only occur if he regains the Chief Minister's post in the next election. "Yes, we are stopping him from coming to the assembly," ktr admitted in a revealing statement. He added, "Why must he come to the Assembly? To be humiliated by them (Congress)? The sadism they exhibit is unnecessary."

This statement from ktr has set off a storm of reactions, particularly from telangana congress leaders, who are deeply concerned about the moral implications of KTR's words. congress leaders have sharply criticized the BRS leadership for showing such disdain for the assembly, calling it a betrayal of public trust.

A congress supporter expressed their anguish on social media, questioning the ethics behind KTR’s stance. "How can an opposition leader be humiliated to come to the Assembly? Doesn’t this mean he is dissenting the public mandate? Isn't he distorting the electoral mandate given by the people? If he is ashamed of holding this position, then why not resign?"

The controversy continues to grow as both political parties and their supporters exchange barbs over the issue. The congress is accusing the BRS of avoiding accountability by keeping kcr away from the assembly, while KTR’s comments suggest that the current BRS leadership is prioritizing strategic avoidance over the democratic duty of participation.

KTR's statement has brought to light the deepening divide in Telangana's political landscape and raised serious questions about the future of the state's assembly sessions, public mandate, and political engagement. As the situation unfolds, the people of telangana are left to wonder if the absence of their leaders from the assembly is a reflection of their disconnection from the electorate or a calculated move for political maneuvering.