KTR alleges ‘unholy nexus’ between Congress and BJP over ED raids
BRS leader KTR questions the silence of central agencies regarding ED raids on Telangana Minister Pongulet Srinivas Reddy.
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has launched a scathing attack on the political landscape in Telangana, alleging an "unholy nexus" between the Congress and the BJP. The BRS leader specifically questioned why central agencies have remained silent regarding the outcome of Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches conducted on Telangana Minister Pongulet Srinivas Reddy two years ago.
The Mystery of the Pongulet Raids
Reflecting on the events of September 27, KTR pointed out that the ED had conducted raids at 16 different locations connected to Minister Pongulet Srinivas Reddy in relation to a money-laundering investigation. At the time, the raids made significant headlines due to reports of several cash-counting machines being transported to the minister's residence.
KTR expressed confusion over the lack of follow-up, stating:
"Since then, neither the ED nor the BJP-led Union Govt has offered any official statement on the outcome of the raids or disclosed details of what was seized."
He further accused the BJP of practicing selective targeting, claiming that while central agencies are frequently used to hound opposition leaders, there is a "deafening silence" when the subject is a Congress minister. He posed a direct question to the central government: "Why is a minister belonging to the Congress party enjoying immunity from the BJP?"
In a sharp swipe at senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, KTR also added the phrase, "Ajab Prem ki Ghajab Kahani, Rahul Gandhi."
Questions Over Election Commission's Autonomy
Beyond the ED controversy, KTR raised serious concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI). He noted reports of internal disagreements among the three Election Commissioners concerning voter registration, deletion, and restoration processes.
KTR criticized the current state of democratic institutions, suggesting that the body meant to protect democracy is behaving in an "almost autocratic" manner. He questioned the logic of decision-making within the commission, noting that if two out of three commissioners are repeatedly raising objections, the very definition of a majority seems to be shifting.
Allegations of Voter Deletion in Telangana
Turning his focus back to state politics, KTR claimed that the highest numbers of voter deletions in Telangana have occurred in constituencies won by the BRS. He characterized the current political atmosphere as a battle of "KCR garu Vs All," alleging that the Congress and BJP have formed an illicit and undeclared alliance to undermine the BRS.
The BRS leader asserted that his party would fight these issues through both legal channels and public engagement. He vowed that every vote deleted illegally would be restored, concluding with a strong message of support for his party leader: "There is only one SIR in Telangana — KCR Sir. No SIR can defeat the love people have for him."