Congress runs 'commission sarkaar' in Telangana, claims KTR

IANS May 16, 2025 356 views

K.T. Rama Rao, prominently known as KTR, accused the Congress of operating a 'commission sarkaar' in Telangana. This accusation stemmed from a controversial comment by Forest and Endowment Minister Konda Surekha, suggesting that file clearances often involved monetary bribes. The BRS leader used this opportunity to challenge Congress figures like Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi to investigate these claims. The political tension highlights ongoing corruption allegations, setting the stage for a fierce discourse in Telangana politics.

"Congress in Telangana runs a 'commission sarkaar', and it’s an open secret." - K.T. Rama Rao
Congress runs 'commission sarkaar' in Telangana, claims KTR
Hyderabad, May 16: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao said on Friday that the Congress runs a ‘commission sarkaar’ in Telangana.

Key Points

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KTR targets Congress's bribery allegations in Telangana

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Cites Konda Surekha's remarks on commissions

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BRS challenges Congress leaders Revanth Reddy, Rahul Gandhi

After Forest and Endowment Minister Konda Surekha’s remark that ministers take money to clear files, the BRS leader took to X to attack the state government.

“Many congratulations to Minister Konda Surekha garu for finally speaking some truths! Congress in Telangana runs a 'commission sarkaar', and it's unfortunate this has become an open secret in Telangana,” posted KTR, as the former minister is popularly known.

“In this 30 per cent commission government, ministers, according to their own colleague minister, do not sign files without taking a hefty cut. Contractors even staged a dharna inside the secretariat, exposing the government's commission business,” he said.

KTR requested Konda Surekha to name and shame all the Congress ministers involved. “Can Revanth Reddy or Rahul Gandhi order an inquiry into these allegations by their own cabinet minister?” asked the BRS leader.

BRS legislator K.P. Vivekanand remarked that 'Telangana Premier League' is being played in the state under the Congress rule with corruption and commissions.

Reacting to Konda Surekha’s remark, the BRS said she admitted that under Congress rule bribe has to be paid for file clearance.

The minister made the remark while laying foundation for the building of a government girls’ junior college in Warangal on Thursday.

“Since I am the Forest Minister, some companies come to me for file clearances. Usually, ministers take money to clear such files. I tell them you need not give even a new paisa to me but you should do social service like building a school,” she said after laying the foundation stone.

She also stated that she suggested a company that approached her for approval of a file to construct the college building. She revealed that the company came forward to construct the building at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore.

Meanwhile, on Friday, Konda Surekha claimed that some people completely distorted her comments. She said that she was speaking about ministers in the previous BRS government who would take money to do any work.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
KTR is absolutely right to expose this! Corruption has become a cancer in Telangana politics. If ministers themselves are admitting it, how can people trust this government? 🤦‍♂️ Congress should answer these serious allegations instead of doing damage control.
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Priya M.
The way Konda Surekha changed her statement shows how scared politicians are of their own parties. First she exposes corruption, then does a U-turn when her bosses notice. Typical political drama! Public is the real loser here.
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Suresh V.
Both BRS and Congress are playing blame game. Where is the governance? Instead of fighting, they should focus on development. Telangana people deserve better than this daily political tamasha.
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Ananya R.
The 'Telangana Premier League' comment is spot on! 😂 Politicians treating governance like a cricket match where corruption is the main sport. When will we see real change? This is why youth are losing faith in politics.
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Vikram S.
While KTR's points are valid, BRS shouldn't act holier-than-thou. They were in power for 10 years - did they eliminate corruption? Pot calling kettle black. We need systemic reforms, not just political mudslinging.
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Meena P.
The most shocking part is how openly this is being discussed! 'Commission sarkaar' is now so normal that ministers casually mention it. What happened to accountability? We need strong Lokayukta with real powers to stop this loot.

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