Published Aug 30, 2024 | 11:27 AM ⚊ Updated Aug 30, 2024 | 11:27 AM
File photo of Telangana chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. (revanthofficial/Facebook)
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, 30 August, expressed his unconditional regret for the way his statements reflected in the press, about the Supreme Court order in the case of BRS leader Kavitha’s bail.
The chief minister’s comments come a day after the Supreme Court took strong objection to him alleging a nexus between the BJP and the BRS in obtaining bail for MLC K Kavitha in cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
In an interaction with reporters on Tuesday, Revanth Reddy said there were doubts over MLC Kavitha getting bail in five months when Manish Sisodia got it after 15 months and Kejriwal is yet to get it.
“It is a fact that BRS worked for the victory of the BJP in the 2024 LS polls. There is also talk that Kavitha got bail because of the deal between BRS and BJP,” he had alleged.
Irked over Revanth Reddy’s statement, the top court said such statements might create apprehensions in the minds of people.
Revanth Reddy noted that his comments were taken out of context, and gave the impression that “I am questioning the judicial wisdom of the Hon’ble Court.”
“I unconditionally express my regret for the statements reflected in the press reports. The remarks attributed to me in such reports have been taken out of context.”
He further reiterated that he is a firm believer in the judicial process, “I have unconditional respect & highest regard for the judiciary and its independence. As a firm believer in the Constitution of India and its ethos, I have and continue to hold the Judiciary in its highest esteem.”
I have the highest regard and full faith in the Indian Judiciary. I understand that certain press reports dated 29th August, 2024 containing comments attributed to me have given the impression that I am questioning the judicial wisdom of the Hon’ble Court.
I reiterate that I am…
— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) August 30, 2024
The apex court said it is a fundamental duty to have mutual respect for institutions and maintain arm’s distance.
“Have you read in the newspaper what he said? Just read what he has stated. What sort of statement is this by a responsible chief minister? That might rightly create apprehension in the minds of people. Is this the kind of statement that should be made by a chief minister? A constitutional functionary is speaking in this manner?” the apex court asked.
“Why should they drag court in political rivalry? Do we pass orders on consultations with political parties. We are not bothered by politicians or if anybody criticises our orders. We do our duty as per conscience and oath,” a three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai told senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Revanth Reddy.
(Edited by Sumavarsha Kandula)
