The political storm surrounding the corruption case against billionaire industrialist Adani in a New York court has intensified the ongoing verbal clash between the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Congress party in Telangana. The war of words between party leaders escalated as both sides traded sharp criticisms and counter-arguments over the issue of Adani’s business dealings in the state.
The latest volley was fired by K. T. Rama Rao (KTR), who, in his characteristic style, took a swipe at the Congress party over its alleged involvement with Adani’s business empire. KTR questioned whether the Congress leadership, particularly its high command, was unaware of the large-scale agreements and contracts that were purportedly made with Adani during the party’s time in power. He specifically mentioned that when Congress held sway at the national level, they rolled out the red carpet for Adani, facilitating contracts worth ₹12,400 crores. KTR’s allegations imply that such significant deals were made with the tacit approval, if not direct orders, of the Congress leadership, hinting at possible favoritism.
KTR’s fiery remarks also criticized Congress for its inconsistent stance on Adani. He pointed out that while Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, continue to criticize Adani’s practices in public, they remain silent when it comes to agreements made within Telangana. He suggested that the Congress party maintains a dual policy, one for the capital (Delhi) and another for the local governance, a sharp jab at their contradictory stance.
In a retort, TPCC (Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee) President Mahesh Kumar Goud fired back at KTR’s accusations. Mahesh Goud asserted that while the Congress party would not entertain any unethical dealings, they would review any agreements made with Adani in Telangana. He categorically stated that no space had been given to Adani in the state so far and that only legally binding agreements would be honored moving forward. Mahesh Goud further clarified that donations made by businessmen like Adani would be scrutinized carefully, emphasizing that such funds should not line the pockets of any individuals, including Congress leaders like Revanth Reddy.
The growing friction between BRS and Congress leaders underscores the complex political dynamics in Telangana, especially as the state government now faces increasing pressure to take a stand on Adani’s ongoing business operations within the region. While the case in the US could have far-reaching implications, the immediate question remains: How will the Telangana government address the contracts and agreements made with Adani, particularly as both major political parties seem to be leveraging this controversy to gain an upper hand?
With tensions at an all-time high, it will be interesting to see how this political theater unfolds in the coming weeks. Will the Telangana government take a strong stance on Adani’s dealings, or will the ongoing war of words continue to be just that—a verbal battle with no real-world consequences?
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