The other day, after BRS leader K Kavitha was given bail by the Supreme Court, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy remarked that the bail was possible due to a "deal" between K Chandrasekhar Rao's party BRS and the BJP, which is in power at the Centre.
On Thursday, the SC reprimanded Revanth Reddy, saying, "Should a person holding a constitutional post make such statements? There should be mutual respect between politicians and the judiciary. How can anyone say we pass orders for political reasons?"
On Friday, the Telangana CM expressed his regret for his remarks, saying that he has the highest regard and full faith in the Indian Judiciary. He further said, "I reiterate that I am a firm believer in the judicial process. I unconditionally express my regret for the statements reflected in the press reports. The remarks attributed to me in such reports have been taken out of context. I have unconditional respect and highest regard for the Judiciary and its independence."
The CM further added that, as a "firm believer in the Constitution of India and its ethos, he will continue to hold the Judiciary in its highest esteem".
