TRS rebuffs Congress, says not to merger

KCR also targeted Congress for inducting MPs and legislators expelled by TRS in its fold. He also claimed that Congress president Sonia Gandhi did not raise the issue of merger when he met her twice.

"There are other ways to thank Congress for passing Telangana bill in parliament. If they need our support at the centre for formation of a government, we will extend it," he said.

The MP predicted a coalition government at the centre.

Confident that TRS will bag 16 Lok Sabha seats, KCR said it would use its strength to rebuild Telangana by getting more funds and new projects for the state.