The political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS intensified in Telangana on Friday, with BRS working president KT Rama Rao appearing before the Nampally ACB Special Court in the Formula E case even as Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stepped up allegations over the land and assets of former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao and his family.
The ACB has accused KTR and other officials of alleged financial and procedural violations.
KTR has denied wrongdoing and said he would cooperate with the judicial process.
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. 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.
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 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.
