Ahead of national plunge, KCR sharpens criticism against BJP

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday, for the first time, made some reference about his proposed national party and launched a broadside against the BJP-led NDA government, accusing it of crony capitalism and others. KCR, as Rao is known, was speaking in the Legislative Assembly on a short discussion on 'Central Electricity Bill - Ramifications'.

"As if they have taken a contract, (they ask) you will start a national party? If not we, is it you? Is it we who have a national character or you? Who has the national spirit, national character and the large heart of loving neighbours? ," he asked.

KCR's statement on the floor of the House comes a day after his office stated "very soon, the formation of a national party and formulation of its (national party) policies will take place." However, Monday's reference was the first from Rao himself.