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Key Points

KTR has dismissed the ACB notices in the Formula E case as a diversion tactic by CM Revanth Reddy. He insists the funds were transferred transparently and challenges Reddy to a public lie detector test. KTR also reminds the public of Reddy’s unresolved Vote-for-Note scandal. The BRS leader vows to cooperate with authorities while condemning the Congress government’s alleged mismanagement.

Key Points: KTR Calls Revanth Reddy’s Formula E Notices a Political Distraction

  • KTR accuses Revanth Reddy of using ACB notices as political vendetta
  • Claims Rs 44 crore Formula E funds were transparently transferred
  • Challenges CM to a live lie detector test
  • References Reddy’s pending Vote-for-Note scandal
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Notices in Formula E case a diversionary tactic, says KTR

BRS leader KTR slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for ACB notices in Formula E case, calling it a diversion from governance failures.

"This joker Chief Minister is donning a new disguise each day to shift focus from his governance failures. – KTR"

Hyderabad, June 13

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Friday slammed Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for repeatedly issuing ACB notices in the Formula-E race case, calling it a diversionary tactic to distract the public from his "administrative failures".

KTR, as Rao is popularly called, alleged that the Congress government, having come to power on "false promises", has now resorted to "circus-like distractions" to cover up its incompetence.

"This joker Chief Minister is donning a new disguise each day to shift focus from his governance failures. No matter how many notices he sends, this bankrupt Congress government cannot stop us from being the voice of the people of Telangana," the BRS leader said in a statement.

KTR said that the Formula-E event brought global recognition to Hyderabad and Telangana. Instead of taking pride in it, CM Revanth Reddy chose to cancel the race for political reasons.

He stated that Rs 44 crore was transferred transparently and officially from the HMDA’s government account to the Formula-E organisers and that the money still remains in the Formula-E organisation’s account. "Yet, the CM, who has failed to retrieve this money due to sheer administrative incapacity, is now once again using ACB notices to create a political spectacle," he said.

He accused the CM of deliberately avoiding efforts to recover public funds and instead weaponising the issue to harass political opponents."Regardless of how many times they summon me, the fact remains that every rupee was spent with transparency. The truth is known to all," KTR affirmed.

He confirmed that he has received a fresh ACB notice on Friday and, as a law-abiding citizen, will fully cooperate and appear before the ACB on Monday at 10 a.m.

However, KTR pointedly reminded the public that CM Revanth Reddy himself was caught red-handed ten years ago with a black bag full of cash in the infamous “Vote-for-Note” scandal- a case that is still pending under the same ACB.

"Against this backdrop, where both of us are facing ACB probes, let’s take a lie detector test live on television in the presence of a judge. Let the people of Telangana decide who is guilty and who is not," KTR challenged.

KTR also condemned the Congress government for wasting public funds on repeated enquiries, while simultaneously claiming the state treasury is bankrupt. "If you’re truly serious about integrity, stop wasting taxpayer money and agree to a lie detector test. Give the people of Telangana the opportunity to see the truth unfold live."

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
KTR makes valid points about transparency in Formula E spending. But this political mudslinging helps no one. Both parties should focus on governance rather than settling old scores. Telangana deserves better than this circus 🤦‍♂️
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Priya M.
Formula E put Hyderabad on global motorsports map! Why cancel something that brought so much prestige? As a young professional, I was so proud seeing my city host such events. Now it's all politics over progress 😔
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Sanjay V.
The lie detector challenge is quite dramatic! But honestly, if both leaders have nothing to hide, why not? At least it would be more entertaining than these endless notices and counter-allegations. Our politics has become a daily soap opera!
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Ananya R.
As a taxpayer, I'm more concerned about the ₹44 crore. If the money is still with Formula E org as claimed, why can't the government retrieve it? Instead of notices, give us results! This is our hard-earned money being talked about.
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Vikram J.
KTR's confidence is admirable, but he shouldn't trivialize ACB notices. Due process must be followed. That said, CM Revanth should also answer about the pending vote-for-note case. Both need to be accountable - no VIP treatment for anyone!
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Neha P.
Instead of this political drama, can we focus on real issues? Hyderabad's traffic, pollution, and infrastructure need attention. Formula E was at least bringing investment and jobs. Now we're back to the same old political games. So disappointing!

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