SynopsisTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has named a state agency HYDRAA. This name draws inspiration from Hitler and the Marvel character Hydra. Critics point out historical inaccuracies in this naming. The article suggests the Chief Minister should improve his knowledge of history and comic books. It also mentions his satisfaction with his administration's work.If you’re a Hitler and Marvel Comics fan, do keep them separateRecently, Telangana CM Revanth 'Reich' Reddy announced how he was inspired by Hitler's 'favourite word' and 'assassination squad' Hydra, to name his state's anti-encroachment agency, HYDRAA - Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency. Well, we can do nothing about Reddy being a Fuhrer fanboy.After all, which politician these days isn't an admirer of national socialism? But we do have a problem with him mixing up the fictional Nazi-adjacent organisation in the Marvel universe with a non-existent Hitlerian Hydra. Mixing them up is far worse than confusing Gandhi with Gandalf, or MK with Joseph in the Stalin franchise.No, Herr Reddy, neither was Adolf Garu a Marvel character, nor was Hydra a club for Nazi ultras. (Although 'Operation Hydra' was, indeed, the codename for the August 1943 British Royal Air Force bombing raid on Germany's V-2 rocket research facility in Peenemunde - which is not a luxury highrise at Banjara Hills but a town in Baltic Germany. )Perhaps it's safer if Reddy sticks to Marvel Comics, considering his party could do with some superheroic (non-fascistic) help to regain some relevance nationally. The Telangana CM could brush up on his history - both of the comic book and history book variety. And, while at it, refrain from saying he's satisfied by his administration's work so far by conjuring up his other hero, Mogambo. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now