In a post on X apparently in response to the Supreme Court slamming Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for his alleged remarks on bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha, Mr. Reddy said that remarks attributed to him in press reports have been taken out of context.
He is reported to have said on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) that Ms. Kavitha could secure bail within five months as the vote bank of BRS was transferred to Bharaitya Janata Party (BJP).
“Do we pass our orders in consultation with political parties? We are not bothered about which party politicians belong to… We are not bothered by politicians’ criticism of our orders. We do our duty as per the Constitution and our oath,” Justice B.R. Gavai addressed addressed senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi and Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Mr. Reddy.
Justice K.V. Viswanathan, on the Bench, asked how can a person holding the office of Chief Minister make such an ‘irresponsible statement’.
Mr. Reddy said that he has 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 a firm believer of the judicial process. 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. I have unconditional respect & highest regard for the Judiciary & 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,” said Mr. Reddy in a post on X.
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