Union Minister Bandi Sanjay alleges ‘smear campaign’ by BRS, denies rumours

Published on 5/20/2026, 11:38:48 AM

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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) claimed there was no precedent of a father voluntarily handing over his son to the police for questioning.
“I personally handed over my son to the police for an inquiry.
It is precisely because I remain among the people and because the people stand with the BJP, that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS(working president K.T.
Rama Rao is orchestrating a malicious smear campaign against me through his ‘fake media factory’ on social media to tarnish my reputation and that of my party,” he told the media at the BJP’s State office in Hyderabad.
“No matter how many fabricated stories they create, the public stands firmly with the BJP.

Quick context: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) claimed there was no precedent of a father voluntarily handing over his son to the police for questioning.

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: The Hindu

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