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Business Standard
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
KTR slams Shah over inaction against corruption allegations on T'gana govt
KTR also took strong exception to what he described as an orchestrated campaign to defame the Kaleshwaram Project, which played a pivotal role in making Telangana the top rice-producing state ANI Bharath Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao has launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding to know why the BJP-led Centre has failed to order an investigation into the corruption allegations against the Congress government in Telangana, a release from BRS PRO said. Reminding Shah of his remarks made earlier in Nizamabad, where he called the Revanth Reddy-led government an "ATM" for the Congress high command, KTR questioned, "Why hasn't the Union Home Minister acted upon it? What is stopping the Centre from initiating a probe through the CBI or ED?" Alleging a covert understanding between the BJP and Congress, KTR said, "In Delhi, they stage a mock fight. In Telangana, they strike secret deals. Is BJP shielding Revanth Reddy because it cannot take on BRS alone?" KTR reminded that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi had once accused the Congress of running a "RR Tax" scam in Telangana, but no investigation was initiated. "If you only make allegations during visits, but allow Congress to loot in broad daylight, what message are you sending to the people?" he asked. The BRS leader also took strong exception to what he described as an orchestrated campaign to defame the Kaleshwaram Project, which played a pivotal role in making Telangana the top rice-producing state in the country. "Unfortunately, a landmark irrigation initiative like Kaleshwaram is being targeted purely for political gain," he said. On the BJP's developmental record in the state, KTR noted, "Despite eight BJP MPs and two Union Ministers from Telangana, not a single project has been given national status. No IIT, IIM, or central medical institute has been granted. This discrimination hasn't gone unnoticed." KTR also ridiculed the Centre's repeated "launches" of the Turmeric Board, pointing out that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had already virtually inaugurated it earlier this year. "Now Amit Shah is cutting ribbons for the same office set up in a building constructed by former CM KCR. Not a single rupee was allocated in the budget. Even a permanent building hasn't been sanctioned," he said. The BRS leader further accused the BJP of betraying Telangana through multiple acts: scrapping the Bayyaram Steel Plant, meant to employ tribal youth. Cancelling Hyderabad's ITIR project, which would have been a game-changer and pushing forward Andhra Pradesh's Banakacharla project, while curbing Telangana farmers' water rights. Privatising the operations of Kazipet Coach Factory, thereby dashing youth employment hopes in Warangal, he further alleged. "Since coming to power at the Centre, BJP has treated Telangana with hostility. The people have rejected them before and will continue to do so", KTR said in his statement.
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
BRS leader KTR slams Amit Shah for not taking action against corruption allegations on Telangana government
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): Bharath Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao has launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding to know why the BJP-led Centre has failed to order an investigation into the corruption allegations against the Congress government in Telangana, a release from BRS PRO said. Reminding Shah of his remarks made earlier in Nizamabad, where he called the Revanth Reddy-led government an 'ATM' for the Congress high command, KTR questioned, 'Why hasn't the Union Home Minister acted upon it? What is stopping the Centre from initiating a probe through the CBI or ED?' Alleging a covert understanding between the BJP and Congress, KTR said, 'In Delhi, they stage a mock fight. In Telangana, they strike secret deals. Is BJP shielding Revanth Reddy because it cannot take on BRS alone?' KTR reminded that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi had once accused the Congress of running a 'RR Tax' scam in Telangana, but no investigation was initiated. 'If you only make allegations during visits, but allow Congress to loot in broad daylight, what message are you sending to the people?' he asked. The BRS leader also took strong exception to what he described as an orchestrated campaign to defame the Kaleshwaram Project, which played a pivotal role in making Telangana the top rice-producing state in the country. 'Unfortunately, a landmark irrigation initiative like Kaleshwaram is being targeted purely for political gain,' he said. On the BJP's developmental record in the state, KTR noted, 'Despite eight BJP MPs and two Union Ministers from Telangana, not a single project has been given national status. No IIT, IIM, or central medical institute has been granted. This discrimination hasn't gone unnoticed.' KTR also ridiculed the Centre's repeated 'launches' of the Turmeric Board, pointing out that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had already virtually inaugurated it earlier this year. 'Now Amit Shah is cutting ribbons for the same office set up in a building constructed by former CM KCR. Not a single rupee was allocated in the budget. Even a permanent building hasn't been sanctioned,' he said. The BRS leader further accused the BJP of betraying Telangana through multiple acts: scrapping the Bayyaram Steel Plant, meant to employ tribal youth. Cancelling Hyderabad's ITIR project, which would have been a game-changer and pushing forward Andhra Pradesh's Banakacharla project, while curbing Telangana farmers' water rights. Privatising the operations of Kazipet Coach Factory, thereby dashing youth employment hopes in Warangal, he further alleged. 'Since coming to power at the Centre, BJP has treated Telangana with hostility. The people have rejected them before and will continue to do so', KTR said in his statement. (ANI)
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
KTR slams Shah for inaction over Cong's corruption allegations
Hyderabad: In a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has demanded to know why the BJP-led Centre has failed to order an investigation into the corruption allegations against the Congress government in Telangana. Reminding Shah of his own earlier remarks in Nizamabad—where he labelled the Revanth Reddy-led government an 'ATM' for the Congress high command— Rama Rao questioned, 'Why hasn't the Union Home Minister acted upon it? What is stopping the Centre from initiating a probe through the CBI or ED?' Alleging a covert understanding between the BJP and Congress, KTR stated, 'In Delhi, they stage a mock fight. In Telangana, they strike secret deals. Is BJP shielding Revanth Reddy because it cannot take on BRS alone?' He recalled that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi had once accused the Congress of running a 'RR Tax' scam in Telangana, yet no investigation was initiated. 'If you only make allegations during visits but allow Congress to loot in broad daylight, what message are you sending to the people?' he asked. The BRS leader also took strong exception to what he described as an orchestrated campaign to defame the Kaleshwaram Project, a landmark irrigation initiative that he said played a pivotal role in making Telangana the top rice-producing state in the country. 'It is unfortunate that a landmark initiative like Kaleshwaram is being targeted purely for political gain,' he said. On the BJP's developmental record in the state, KTR noted, 'Despite having eight BJP MPs and two Union Ministers from Telangana, not a single project has been given national status. No IIT, IIM, or central medical institute has been granted. This discrimination has not gone unnoticed.' He also ridiculed the Centre's repeated 'launches' of the Turmeric Board, pointing out that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had already virtually inaugurated it earlier this year. 'Now Amit Shah is cutting ribbons for the same office set up in a building constructed by former CM KCR. Not a single rupee was allocated in the budget. Even a permanent building has not been sanctioned,' he said. KTR further accused the BJP of betraying Telangana through multiple actions, including scrapping the Bayyaram Steel Plant—meant to provide employment to tribal youth—cancelling Hyderabad's ITIR project, which would have been a game-changer, and pushing forward Andhra Pradesh's Banakacharla project while curbing Telangana farmers' water rights. He also cited the privatisation of operations at the Kazipet Coach Factory, thereby dashing youth employment hopes in Warangal. 'Since coming to power at the Centre, BJP has treated Telangana with hostility. The people have rejected them before and will continue to do so,' said KTR.
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
KTR asks Amit Shah why no inquiry on his ‘Congress ATM' comments
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao demanded to know why the BJP-led Centre has failed to order an investigation into the corruption allegations against the Congress government in Telangana. In response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments that Telangana had turned into a ATM for the Congress, he asked why is the BJP shying away from ordering an enquiry. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi had accused the Congress of running a 'RR Tax' scam in Telangana. 'What is stopping the Centre from initiating a probe through the CBI or ED?', he asked in a statement here. Alleging a covert understanding between the BJP and Congress, he said the BJP was shielding Mr. Revanth Reddy because it cannot take on BRS alone. He also took strong exception to what he described as an orchestrated campaign to defame the Kaleshwaram Project. A landmark irrigation initiative like Kaleshwaram is being targeted purely for political gain,' he said. Mr KTR said that despite eight BJP MPs and two Union Ministers from Telangana, not a single project has been given national status. 'No IIT, IIM, or central medical institute has been granted. This discrimination hasn't gone unnoticed,' he said.
United News of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Amit Shah vows to eliminate Naxalism by 2026
Nizamabad (Telangana), June 29 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal is to eliminate both terrorism and Naxalism from the country by March 30, 2026. He was addressing farmers at the Kisan Maha Sammelan held at the Polytechnic Grounds after inaugurating the National Turmeric Board Office in Nizamabad district on Sunday. Shah called upon Naxalites to immediately stop violence and surrender, stating that over 10,000 Naxalites have already laid down arms and rejoined the mainstream. 'Pakistan tried to intimidate us with the Pahalgam attack, but the world saw India's strength. The Modi government is determined not only to defeat terrorism but also to wipe out Naxalism by 2026,' he said. Turning to political matters, Shah expressed confidence in the BJP's rise in Telangana, saying, 'The enthusiasm among our workers reflects our imminent victory. BJP will definitely come to power in Telangana.' He praised MP Dharmapuri Arvind for fulfilling his promise to the people by securing the Turmeric Board for Nizamabad. 'Modi delivers what he promises. After four decades of struggle, Nizamabad has received the Turmeric Board. Its headquarters will be set up here, benefiting thousands of local farmers,' Shah said. He also announced the setting up of Bharat Organic Limited and Bharat Export Limited in Nizamabad, which will facilitate turmeric exports to America and Europe. Criticising opposition parties, Shah questioned whether the BRS government was involved in corruption, citing issues with the Dharani Portal and Kaleshwaram Project. 'BRS may be out of power, but corruption hasn't gone away. The Congress party has turned Telangana into an ATM for Delhi,' he alleged. Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G. Kishan Reddy thanked PM Modi and Amit Shah on behalf of Telangana's farmers. He noted that despite turmeric being grown in other states, Nizamabad was chosen for the board headquarters, showcasing the Centre's commitment to the state's farmers. Reddy highlighted several Central initiatives, including uninterrupted power supply, a Rs 3,500 urea subsidy, the Ramagundam fertilizer plant, and the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, under which funds are transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar lauded the farmers of Nizamabad for their persistent struggle. Calling them 'heroes,' he asked the crowd to applaud Amit Shah for his support and praised MP Arvind Dharmapuri, popularly known as 'Pasupu Arvind,' for his key role in achieving the board. He added that the Modi government's vision is not just to make farmers kings, but 'kings and maharajas,' and urged the public to give BJP a chance in Telangana. The event was attended by Nizamabad district in-charge Minister Seethakka, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, National Turmeric Board Chairman Palle Gangareddy, Secretary Bhavani Sri, MP Dharmapuri Arvind, Dr. Laxman, and Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana Gupta.
