The upcoming Parliament monsoon sessions are set to commence, with the BJP-led NDA government planning to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill. This puts Telangana CM KCR and his party BRS in a challenging position. The decision of the BRS party on the UCC bill remains uncertain, as it carries political implications.
Supporting the bill would open BRS to accusations of being the BJP’s B-team, while opposing it would lead to BJP claiming a secret understanding with Congress. Recent speculations suggest a possible understanding between BJP and BRS, as they target Congress together.
However, the BRS boycotted PM Modi’s recent Telangana tour and responded swiftly to his remarks. In Telangana, KCR was not invited to the opposition’s meeting, as T-PCC chief Revanth Reddy opposes him vigorously.
BJP accuses a secret pact between BRS and Congress to defeat them in 2024. BJP can pass the UCC bill in Lok Sabha but needs support in Rajya Sabha. The decision of KCR, who has a good rapport with new Telangana BJP chief Kishan Reddy, holds utmost significance. KCR’s independent decision is awaited, though it presents a tough call for him.