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Last Updated:<\/span>December 02, 2025, 19:22 IST<\/time><\/p>\nReddy’s comments, made at a public event, have been widely condemned by the opposition, with both the BJP and BRS demanding a formal apology.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy (PTI file photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has found himself at the centre of a political controversy following remarks he made questioning the multiplicity of Hindu deities.<\/p>\nHis comments, made at a public event, have been widely condemned by the opposition, with both the BJP and BRS demanding a formal apology.<\/p>\nReddy, addressing the audience, raised the question, \u201cHow many gods do Hindus believe in? Are there three crore? Why do so many exist?” He then proceeded to make a series of remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cThere is one god for those who are unmarried \u2014 Hanuman. There is another god for those who marry twice. And there is yet another god for those who drink alcohol. For hen sacrifice, there is one; for dal and rice, there is one. Each group has its own god,” the Telangana Chief Minister added.<\/p>\n\n\nCM Revanth Reddy has once again crossed every line of decency by spewing venom against Hindu deities and exposing the Congress party\u2019s inherent Hinduphobic DNA.From a public platform, he shamelessly mocked Hindu faith, saying:\u201cHow many gods do Hindus believe in? Three crore?\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/41OGvelzhn<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP Telangana (@BJP4Telangana) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe comments quickly sparked outrage from multiple political quarters. The BJP Telangana strongly condemned Reddy\u2019s statements, with party leaders accusing him of \u201cspewing venom against Hindu deities and exposing the Congress party\u2019s inherent Hinduphobic DNA.”<\/p>\nA statement from the BJP called the remarks as \u201cdeliberate, targeted insult aimed at deriding Hindu traditions and humiliating devotees.”<\/p>\n\u201cThis is not a joke,” the BJP statement read. \u201cThis is not a slip of the tongue\u2026 This is the true face of Congress: Mock Hindus, malign their beliefs, and manufacture division for political gain.”<\/p>\nRakesh Reddy Anugula of the BRS also slammed Reddy for mocking Hindu deities, calling it \u201cunfortunate” for someone in such a high office.<\/p>\nCondemning Reddy\u2019s statements, he wrote: \u201cMocking Hindu gods has become a fashion for every single one. Being at the level of a Chief Minister and speaking in a way that hurts the sentiments of crores of Hindu.”<\/p>\nAnugula demanded that Reddy explain his comments and apologise to the Hindu community. \u201cHe must explain to the people. Holding the position of Chief Minister and speaking inappropriately about Hindu deities, thereby insulting them, Revanth Reddy garu should immediately apologize to the Hindu community.”<\/p>\n\nAbout the Author<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTelangana, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 19:13 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘One God For Drinkers…’: Revanth Reddy’s Remark Draws BJP’s ‘Inherent Hinduphobic DNA’ Jibe<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy (PTI file photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has found himself at the centre of a political controversy following remarks he made questioning the multiplicity of Hindu deities.<\/p>\n
His comments, made at a public event, have been widely condemned by the opposition, with both the BJP and BRS demanding a formal apology.<\/p>\n
Reddy, addressing the audience, raised the question, \u201cHow many gods do Hindus believe in? Are there three crore? Why do so many exist?” He then proceeded to make a series of remarks.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is one god for those who are unmarried \u2014 Hanuman. There is another god for those who marry twice. And there is yet another god for those who drink alcohol. For hen sacrifice, there is one; for dal and rice, there is one. Each group has its own god,” the Telangana Chief Minister added.<\/p>\n
\nCM Revanth Reddy has once again crossed every line of decency by spewing venom against Hindu deities and exposing the Congress party\u2019s inherent Hinduphobic DNA.From a public platform, he shamelessly mocked Hindu faith, saying:\u201cHow many gods do Hindus believe in? Three crore?\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/41OGvelzhn<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP Telangana (@BJP4Telangana) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe comments quickly sparked outrage from multiple political quarters. The BJP Telangana strongly condemned Reddy\u2019s statements, with party leaders accusing him of \u201cspewing venom against Hindu deities and exposing the Congress party\u2019s inherent Hinduphobic DNA.”<\/p>\nA statement from the BJP called the remarks as \u201cdeliberate, targeted insult aimed at deriding Hindu traditions and humiliating devotees.”<\/p>\n\u201cThis is not a joke,” the BJP statement read. \u201cThis is not a slip of the tongue\u2026 This is the true face of Congress: Mock Hindus, malign their beliefs, and manufacture division for political gain.”<\/p>\nRakesh Reddy Anugula of the BRS also slammed Reddy for mocking Hindu deities, calling it \u201cunfortunate” for someone in such a high office.<\/p>\nCondemning Reddy\u2019s statements, he wrote: \u201cMocking Hindu gods has become a fashion for every single one. Being at the level of a Chief Minister and speaking in a way that hurts the sentiments of crores of Hindu.”<\/p>\nAnugula demanded that Reddy explain his comments and apologise to the Hindu community. \u201cHe must explain to the people. Holding the position of Chief Minister and speaking inappropriately about Hindu deities, thereby insulting them, Revanth Reddy garu should immediately apologize to the Hindu community.”<\/p>\n\nAbout the Author<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTelangana, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 19:13 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘One God For Drinkers…’: Revanth Reddy’s Remark Draws BJP’s ‘Inherent Hinduphobic DNA’ Jibe<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
CM Revanth Reddy has once again crossed every line of decency by spewing venom against Hindu deities and exposing the Congress party\u2019s inherent Hinduphobic DNA.From a public platform, he shamelessly mocked Hindu faith, saying:\u201cHow many gods do Hindus believe in? Three crore?\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/41OGvelzhn<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP Telangana (@BJP4Telangana) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe comments quickly sparked outrage from multiple political quarters. The BJP Telangana strongly condemned Reddy\u2019s statements, with party leaders accusing him of \u201cspewing venom against Hindu deities and exposing the Congress party\u2019s inherent Hinduphobic DNA.”<\/p>\nA statement from the BJP called the remarks as \u201cdeliberate, targeted insult aimed at deriding Hindu traditions and humiliating devotees.”<\/p>\n\u201cThis is not a joke,” the BJP statement read. \u201cThis is not a slip of the tongue\u2026 This is the true face of Congress: Mock Hindus, malign their beliefs, and manufacture division for political gain.”<\/p>\nRakesh Reddy Anugula of the BRS also slammed Reddy for mocking Hindu deities, calling it \u201cunfortunate” for someone in such a high office.<\/p>\nCondemning Reddy\u2019s statements, he wrote: \u201cMocking Hindu gods has become a fashion for every single one. Being at the level of a Chief Minister and speaking in a way that hurts the sentiments of crores of Hindu.”<\/p>\nAnugula demanded that Reddy explain his comments and apologise to the Hindu community. \u201cHe must explain to the people. Holding the position of Chief Minister and speaking inappropriately about Hindu deities, thereby insulting them, Revanth Reddy garu should immediately apologize to the Hindu community.”<\/p>\n\nAbout the Author<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTelangana, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 19:13 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘One God For Drinkers…’: Revanth Reddy’s Remark Draws BJP’s ‘Inherent Hinduphobic DNA’ Jibe<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 BJP Telangana (@BJP4Telangana) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe comments quickly sparked outrage from multiple political quarters. The BJP Telangana strongly condemned Reddy\u2019s statements, with party leaders accusing him of \u201cspewing venom against Hindu deities and exposing the Congress party\u2019s inherent Hinduphobic DNA.”<\/p>\nA statement from the BJP called the remarks as \u201cdeliberate, targeted insult aimed at deriding Hindu traditions and humiliating devotees.”<\/p>\n\u201cThis is not a joke,” the BJP statement read. \u201cThis is not a slip of the tongue\u2026 This is the true face of Congress: Mock Hindus, malign their beliefs, and manufacture division for political gain.”<\/p>\nRakesh Reddy Anugula of the BRS also slammed Reddy for mocking Hindu deities, calling it \u201cunfortunate” for someone in such a high office.<\/p>\nCondemning Reddy\u2019s statements, he wrote: \u201cMocking Hindu gods has become a fashion for every single one. Being at the level of a Chief Minister and speaking in a way that hurts the sentiments of crores of Hindu.”<\/p>\nAnugula demanded that Reddy explain his comments and apologise to the Hindu community. \u201cHe must explain to the people. Holding the position of Chief Minister and speaking inappropriately about Hindu deities, thereby insulting them, Revanth Reddy garu should immediately apologize to the Hindu community.”<\/p>\n\nAbout the Author<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTelangana, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 19:13 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘One God For Drinkers…’: Revanth Reddy’s Remark Draws BJP’s ‘Inherent Hinduphobic DNA’ Jibe<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The comments quickly sparked outrage from multiple political quarters. The BJP Telangana strongly condemned Reddy\u2019s statements, with party leaders accusing him of \u201cspewing venom against Hindu deities and exposing the Congress party\u2019s inherent Hinduphobic DNA.”<\/p>\n
A statement from the BJP called the remarks as \u201cdeliberate, targeted insult aimed at deriding Hindu traditions and humiliating devotees.”<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not a joke,” the BJP statement read. \u201cThis is not a slip of the tongue\u2026 This is the true face of Congress: Mock Hindus, malign their beliefs, and manufacture division for political gain.”<\/p>\n
Rakesh Reddy Anugula of the BRS also slammed Reddy for mocking Hindu deities, calling it \u201cunfortunate” for someone in such a high office.<\/p>\n
Condemning Reddy\u2019s statements, he wrote: \u201cMocking Hindu gods has become a fashion for every single one. Being at the level of a Chief Minister and speaking in a way that hurts the sentiments of crores of Hindu.”<\/p>\n
Anugula demanded that Reddy explain his comments and apologise to the Hindu community. \u201cHe must explain to the people. Holding the position of Chief Minister and speaking inappropriately about Hindu deities, thereby insulting them, Revanth Reddy garu should immediately apologize to the Hindu community.”<\/p>\n
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The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTelangana, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 19:13 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘One God For Drinkers…’: Revanth Reddy’s Remark Draws BJP’s ‘Inherent Hinduphobic DNA’ Jibe<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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