In a fiery media conference held at Telangana Bhavan on Monday, former minister and BRS MLA Harish Rao made serious allegations against the Revanth Reddy-led government, claiming it is embroiled in numerous corrupt practices. Rao expressed concerns over a supposed “parceling of shares” among ministers, suggesting a lack of transparency in the current administration.
Rao was particularly critical of the newly instituted site visit protocol, asserting that it was introduced solely to benefit Reddy’s relatives with coal mining contracts. He emphasized that this method had not been employed in previous administrations, raising suspicions about its sudden implementation. “The biggest scam is happening in Singareni, and I demand an investigation by the CBI into this matter,” he stated emphatically.
Rao asserted that he holds all the necessary evidence regarding these scams and called for the immediate cancellation of the site visit method in Singareni. He urged for the appointment of a competent officer to oversee coal mining operations, highlighting that IAS officers and journalists have been used as scapegoats in these dealings. He also alleged that police were dispatched to intimidate Konda Surekha over financial disputes involving local entrepreneurs.
The BRS MLA further accused specific individuals of colluding for profit-sharing, particularly in relation to the Samakka Sarakka tenders, where he claimed a rift existed between Pongulati Srinivas Reddy and Konda Surekha. He also mentioned serious grievances regarding the allocation of profits from increased cinema ticket prices between the Chief Minister and Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy.
Rao’s criticism extended to the DGP, questioning the inconsistency in law enforcement practices given that he proclaimed that everyone follows the same rule book. He implied that the current administration’s failure to adhere to regulations reveals a deeper malaise within the governance structure.
In a pointed remark directed at journalist Sai Sajnagar, Rao alleged that journalists are being intimidated and asked rhetorically, “What will you say now, Sajnagar?” He insinuated that if a Special Investigation Team (SIT) were to arrive without the Chief Minister’s knowledge, it would signify a monumental failure on his part.
Rao didn’t hold back when addressing Revanth Reddy, warning him that if the BRS were to falter, it could lead to significant political repercussions for him. He also criticized the government’s failure to uphold the Farmer’s Assurance Scheme, suggesting that it had been disregarded entirely.
He concluded with a strong vow to take the ongoing corruption issues to the High Court and file a complaint with the CBI if necessary, signaling his determination to uncover the truth behind the alleged malfeasance within the government. “If we do not reveal the identities of those behind these issues, it appears that there is indeed a collusion between the Chief Minister and Bhatti Vikramarka,” Rao asserted, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these serious allegations.
