Congress, BRS in war of words over selection of composer for state song

A war of words erupted between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS over the state government's decision to select Oscar winner MM Keeravani to compose music for Telangana state anthem -Jaya Jaya Hey Telangana, penned by note poet Ande SriThe BRS strongly objected to selection of Keeravani, who has Andhra connections, for composing music to the state song.

- MANDA RAVINDER REDDY

"It is challenge to Telangana self-respect," the BRS leaders said while wondering whether there are no talent musicians in Telangana to compose the state anthem.

The BRS and Congress leaders are also using their respective social media wings to criticise each other over the issue.

"Telangana anthem is not Natu Natu song to composed by Keeravani," former IPS officer and BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar posted on X platform, referring to the Oscar-winning song composed by Keeravani.