'Firm Believer of Judicial...': Revanth Reddy Apologises Over Remarks on SC's Bail for K Kavitha

New Delhi: A day after his 'deal' remark over the grant of bail to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday issued apologies for the same.

K Kavitha was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi liquor policy case on August 27.

This comes a day after the apex court reprimanded him for his comments wherein he alleged a 'deal'  between the BJP and the BRS for securing bail for Kavitha.

Reddy said that he had “full faith in the Indian Judiciary.”

In a post on X, Reddy wrote, "I have the highest regard and full faith in the Indian Judiciary. I understand that certain press reports dated 29th August, 2024 containing comments attributed to me have given the impression that I am questioning the judicial wisdom of the Hon’ble Court."

The Congress leader stressing the he is a "firm believer of the judicial process." Expressing regret for the statements he made, he claimed his remarks were "taken out of context" .

"I reiterate that I am a firm believer of 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 & highest regard for the Judiciary & its independence. As a firm believer in the Constitution of India and its ethos, I have and continue to hold the Judiciary in its highest esteem," he added.

What Did Reddy Say?

The Telangana Chief Minister had earlier questioned the speed with which the BRS leader secured bail from the Supreme Court.

"It took 15 months for delhi deputy chief minister manish sisodia to get bail, and even delhi chief minister arvind kejriwal is still waiting. Yet, kavitha managed to secure bail in just five months. It raises questions about possible behind-the-scenes support of the bjp," reddy said, according to media reports.

Bashing Reddy's comments, the apex court on Thursday observed that such statements might create apprehensions in the minds of people. Voicing displeasure over Reddy's remarks, the court asked angrily, "Do we pass orders after consultations with political parties?'