Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on May 26 hinted at a grand opposition alliance saying that there will be sensational news in the next two to three months regarding such a front.
The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) Chief also said despite 'bhaashanbaazi' (rhetoric), industries are closing down, the nation's GDP is crashing and the rupee is falling drastically compared to the U.S. dollar.
The CM was speaking to reporters after holding a discussion with JD(S) supremo and former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda, his son and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and his grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy.
"Lots of talks happen but now India will change. India has to change and take a shape for future. It has to rise despite politics, politicians and 'isms'. Efforts should be made to change the situation of the country. After two to three months, you will get to see some sensational news," the Telangana Chief Minister said.
Mr. Rao said he discussed everything regarding the political situation at the national level and in Karnataka during his meeting with the first family of JD(S).
The Telangana CM said he had been to Karnataka ahead of assembly elections in 2018 and predicted Mr. Kumaraswamy becoming chief minister, which turned out to be true.
"When I was there before the Karnataka elections last time, I said I will come for the swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Kumaraswamy, and my words were proved to be right and he became the chief minister. This time I assure you, there is going to be a change at the national level. No one can stop it," the TRS supremo said.
Speaking about the prevailing situation, Mr. Rao said the country has enough resources yet it is suffering due to shortage of water, electricity and irrigation even after 75 years of independence while many nations that secured freedom along with India are way ahead of the country.
Optimistic about India's growth, Mr. Rao said India will shine irrespective of which party rules the country. In this regard, Mr. Rao called upon everyone to join in nation-building.
"Every effort should be made to build a bright India. I appeal to the journalists to contribute in this pursuit as their contribution is needed," Mr. Rao further said. Appealing to the journalists to shun sensation and controversial news, the TRS supremo urged them to hold discussions on taking the nation towards the right path as the situation is worsening.
"Today no one is happy, be it farmers, Dalits, tribals. Who is happy today? Situation is worsening day by day. What's the reality other than rhetoric (bhaashanbazi) and promises? Industries are getting closed, the GDP is crashing, inflation is spiralling, and the rupee has fallen completely. Never in history has the rupee fell to such a low level compared to the US dollar," Mr. Rao pointed out.
Addressing reporters, former Karnataka chief minister Mr. Kumaraswamy said Mr. Rao held discussions with Mr. Gowda for about two to three hours regarding various issues prevailing in the country. "In the next two to three months, we will get you a good news," Mr. Kumaraswamy said.
Stating that regional parties are on the rise and the only ones putting up a front against the BJP, he called upon all the regional parties to shun their differences in the national interest and come to a "common platform". "There is an urgency for these parties to keep aside all their differences and come to a common platform keeping in view the national interest and to save the country," the JD(S) second-in-command said.
Noting that the Congress is on decline with each passing day, the former Karnataka chief minister hailed Mr. Rao for the vision with which he is moving ahead. According to him, Mr. Rao's move will lay the foundation for the future of India.
Mr. Rao arrived in Bengaluru hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Telangana capital Hyderabad to participate in the 20th year celebrations of the Indian School of Business.
After the meeting with Mr. Rao, former PM Gowda tweeted, "Hon'ble CM of Telangana Shri K. Chandrashekhar Rao visited me at my residence, today. We exchanged views on various topics of national importance. It was a candid and cordial meeting."
