Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- The Telangana BJP on Sunday came down heavily on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his latest statement that Congress cadre in Telangana could mobilise Rs.1,000 crore to support the Gandhi family if they ever faced financial instability.

Terming the remark "deeply irresponsible and morally indefensible," BJP State Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge NV Subash said the Chief Minister's statement raises serious ethical and legal questions at a time when Telangana is reeling under financial stress.

"When the state treasury is strained, when welfare promises remain unfulfilled, when government employees and pensioners face delays, and when developmental works are stalled due to lack of funds, how can a sitting Chi...