CM Revanth Reddy apologises for comments on Supreme Court’s Kavitha bail decision
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has issued an apology for remarks attributed to him regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha. The comments suggested the possibility of a mutual arrangement between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and BRS to assist Kavitha’s bail, sparking strong objections from the Supreme Court.
In an apology statement posted on his official handle on ‘X,’ formerly known as Twitter, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said, “I have the highest regard and full faith in the Indian Judiciary. I understand that certain press reports dated August 29, 2024, containing comments attributed to me, have given the impression that I am questioning the judicial wisdom of the Hon’ble Court.”
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
Revanth Reddy’s statement further continued, “I reiterate that I am a firm believer in 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 and the 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.”
The controversy began when the Supreme Court objected to comments allegedly made by Reddy, linking Kavitha’s bail to a political deal. Revanth Reddy had previously questioned the speed at which Kavitha was granted bail by the apex court.
According to some press reports, Revanth Reddy said, “It took 15 months for Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to get bail, and even Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is still waiting to get bail. Yet, BRS leader Kavitha managed to secure bail in just five months. It raises questions about possible behind the scenes support from the BJP.”
In response, the Supreme Court bench stated, “We are not bothered by politicians or if anybody criticises our orders. We do our duty as per conscience and oath.”
