The political clash between Telangana’s ruling Congress party and the opposition BRS escalated on Friday. BRS working president KT Rama Rao appeared in court regarding the Formula E case at the Nampally ACB Special Court. Concurrently, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy intensified accusations concerning the land and assets linked to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and his family.
KTR appeared before the court in connection with the case relating to alleged financial irregularities in payments made for the Formula E race held in Hyderabad in 2023, when the BRS was in power
Speaking with the media after his appearance, KTR accused the Congress government of focusing on the Opposition instead of governance. He also claimed that farmers’ are protesting over electricity supply in the state. In the Formula E case, KTR defended the race as an initiative intended to enhance Hyderabad’s profile and attract investment into the electric-vehicle sector. The dispute comes alongside the Congress government-ordered land inquiry at Erravelli, where officials are examining land parcels around KCR’s farmhouse. Local farmers have objected to the survey, claiming cultivation rights over part of the land.
He reminded the Congress of its promise of Rs 2 lakh farm loan waiver, Rs 15,000 Rythu Bharosa and crop bonus, and alleged that pending fee-reimbursement dues remain unpaid.
“For the last three years, ever since the Congress government came to power, its entire focus has been on targeting the Opposition,” he said, alleging that the government was trying to “harass and trouble” KCR and BRS leaders. KTR said the Congress government should instead concentrate on implementing its manifesto and fulfilling promises to farmers and students. “The Formula E race was an initiative that brought a good name to Hyderabad and Telangana,” he said, adding that he had appeared before the court twice and would continue to cooperate whenever required.
