Top BRS leaders, including KTR, have launched a fierce protest against the Telangana government over the alleged undervalued allotment of prime land to a company owned by CM Revanth Reddy's brother.
- BRS leaders staged a protest at Tukkuguda over land allotted to Tesseract Advanced Systems.
- KTR alleges land worth ₹250 crore was allotted for only ₹7 crore.
- Demands for investigation by ED, CBI, and IT departments regarding the deal.
In a high-voltage political showdown, senior Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), T. Harish Rao, T. Srinivas Yadav, and P. Sabitha Indra Reddy, staged a massive protest on Thursday. The demonstration took place on land near Tukkuguda that was allotted to Tesseract Advanced Systems, a firm allegedly owned by A. Kondal Reddy, the brother of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
The core of the controversy lies in the valuation of the property. KTR alleged that the state government has committed a grave misuse of power by handing over prime government land, valued at approximately ₹250 crore, to the Chief Minister's relative at a throwaway price of just ₹7 crore. The BRS leadership is now demanding full transparency and the public release of all documents pertaining to the transaction.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this conflict is not merely about land, but about the narrative of 'corruption-free governance' that the current administration claims to uphold. By targeting the CM's immediate family, the BRS is attempting to frame the current government as being identical to the 'family-centric' politics they previously criticized, thereby shifting the public perception of accountability in Telangana.
Furthermore, KTR raised serious questions regarding the international ties of the firm, specifically seeking clarity on the agreement between Tesseract Advanced Systems and the Innovation Ecosystem of Israel. He questioned why central investigative agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Income Tax (IT) department, have remained silent on this alleged irregularity.
The intersection of state-allotted land and defense-sector ventures often creates a grey area of regulatory oversight, making such deals highly susceptible to allegations of cronyism.
The BRS leaders also extended their scrutiny to other cabinet members, specifically questioning whether the family members of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy are also entering the aerospace and defense sectors. Since these sectors are primarily governed by the Central Government, the BRS argues that the state government's role in facilitating such ventures for kin is highly irregular.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the primary allegation made by KTR?
KTR alleges that land worth ₹250 crore was illegally allotted to the CM's brother's company for only ₹7 crore.
Q2: Which agencies is the BRS calling upon to investigate?
The BRS has questioned the silence of the ED, CBI, and the Income Tax department regarding the land deal.