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Telangana CM's Bold Challenge: Why Kaleshwaram Case Tests BJP-BRS Bond

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has thrown down a direct challenge to Union Minister Kishan Reddy regarding the Kaleshwaram irrigation project case. He accused the BJP of backtracking on its promise to investigate the alleged scam despite earlier claims that KCR would be jailed within 48 hours. The CM also questioned the delay in approving KTR's arrest in the Formula E race case. During his campaign speech, Reddy predicted that BRS would eventually merge with BJP while promising housing benefits for Jubilee Hills constituents.

Key Points: Revanth Reddy Dares Kishan Reddy on Kaleshwaram CBI Case

  • CM challenges Kishan Reddy to get CBI FIR registered before November 11 deadline
  • Accuses BJP of U-turn despite earlier claims about KCR arrest
  • Questions delay in approving KTR's arrest in Formula E race case
  • Predicts BRS will merge with BJP in coming days amid alliance allegations
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Kaleshwaram case: Telangana CM throws a challenge at Kishan Reddy

Telangana CM challenges Union Minister to file CBI case before Nov 11, accuses BJP of protecting BRS in Kaleshwaram irrigation project scam investigation.

"The Union government took a U-turn and did not take any action despite the state government writing a letter to order a CBI investigation - A. Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, Nov 4

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday threw a challenge to Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy to get an FIR registered by the CBI in the Kaleshwaram irrigation project case before November 11.

Coming down heavily on Kishan Reddy for not accepting the state government’s request to the Centre to order a CBI probe into the Kaleshwaram project scam, the CM dared the Union minister to file a CBI case against him.

He slammed the BJP for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not registering the case even three months after the state government decided to entrust the case to the Central agency.

The Chief Minister was addressing a meeting as part of the Congress party’s campaign for the November 11 by-election to the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat.

Revanth Reddy recalled the Central minister’s statement that if the state government hands over the case to the CBI, former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) would be sent to jail in 48 hours.

“It was the BJP which made allegations that Kaleshwaram was an ATM for the KCR family. The Union ministers from Telangana also made comments that KCR and Harish Rao will be sent to jail in 48 hours if the case is handed over to the CBI. Now, the Union government took a U-turn and did not take any action despite the state government writing a letter to order a CBI investigation,” he said.

The CM also questioned Kishan Reddy for not giving approval for the arrest of BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao in the Formula E race scam.

“Even after seeking permission from the Governor to arrest KTR in the Formula E race case, there was no response for two months,” he said.

He reiterated that the BJP and BRS have a Fevicol bond.

Revanth Reddy alleged that the BJP was indirectly supporting BRS in the Jubilee Hills by-election and predicted that the BRS would merge with the BJP in the coming days.

He pointed out that KCR's daughter, Kavitha, disclosed a proposal to merge BRS with the BJP.

The Chief Minister promised that the state government will allot 4,000 houses to the eligible poor in the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency soon after the by-election.

The Chief Minister claimed the People’s government extended welfare scheme benefits, including 14,197 ration cards, 200 units of free electricity to 25,925 families and 23,311 quintals of fine rice to the poor every month in the constituency.

- IANS

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Priya S
Typical political drama before elections. Both parties playing games while common people suffer. Just want the truth to come out about Kaleshwaram - farmers have been waiting for proper irrigation for years.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in infrastructure projects, the Kaleshwaram case needs thorough investigation. The scale of alleged corruption is massive. Hope this isn't just political posturing and actual accountability happens.
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Arjun K
The "Fevicol bond" comment made me laugh 😂 But seriously, if BJP was making such strong allegations earlier, why the hesitation now? Either take action or stop making empty promises.
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Kavya N
While I appreciate the welfare schemes mentioned, I wish politicians would focus more on governance than political mudslinging. The houses for poor is good, but what about completing pending projects?
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Michael C
The 48-hour jail claim now looks like pure political rhetoric. This is why people lose faith in our institutions. Investigations should be based on evidence, not political convenience.

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