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Telangana Congress faces dissent over corruption allegations in Wanaparthy
In the Indian state of Telangana, there is a political party called the Congress.
Some people in the party are upset with their leaders.
A former minister named Chinna Reddy said he was not allowed to run for election because someone else paid money for the spot.
He said the person who got the spot, Tudi Megha Reddy, was not fair.
Chinna Reddy also said some building projects were delayed and that contracts went to the MLA's friends.
The MLA, Tudi Megha Reddy, said these accusations are not true.
He said the party chose candidates using a careful survey.
He asked Chinna Reddy to name the people who supposedly paid money.
The MLA said he will complain to the party's top leaders.
This is not the first time there has been fighting inside the Telangana Congress.
Former minister Chinna Reddy alleged he was denied a Congress ticket in the previous Assembly elections due to financial considerations.
Chinna Reddy accused Wanaparthy MLA Tudi Megha Reddy of corruption, obstructing development works, and favouring associates in awarding contracts.
Megha Reddy rejected the allegations, saying the Congress high command conducted a scientific survey before the 2023 Assembly elections.
Megha Reddy challenged Chinna Reddy to name those allegedly paid money for the ticket and announced a complaint to the party high command.
The dissent follows recent differences involving Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy, adding to concerns within the Telangana Congress.
- Who
- Former minister and State Planning Board Vice-Chairman Chinna Reddy and Wanaparthy MLA Tudi Megha Reddy, within the Telangana Congress.
- What
- Internal dissent over allegations of corruption in ticket allocation and development works in Wanaparthy.
- Where
- Telangana, specifically the Wanaparthy constituency, Gopalpeta mandal, and Narsingayipalli.
- When
- Recent, following a speech by Chinna Reddy two days ago; the disputed ticket was for the 2023 Assembly elections.
- Why
- Chinna Reddy claims he was denied a party ticket due to financial considerations and alleges corruption by the MLA.
Chinna Reddy (Accuser)
Tudi Megha Reddy (MLA)
Ticket allocation
Chinna Reddy (Accuser)
Chinna Reddy claims he was denied the Wanaparthy ticket because it was given to the present MLA for money, despite Sonia Gandhi's alleged instruction to award it to him.
Tudi Megha Reddy (MLA)
Megha Reddy says the Congress high command conducted a scientific survey before the 2023 elections and allotted tickets to candidates with prospects of winning.
Development and contracts
Chinna Reddy (Accuser)
Chinna Reddy alleges the MLA obstructed development works, favoured associates in awarding contracts, and caused delays in projects like the IT Tower and hostel buildings.
Tudi Megha Reddy (MLA)
Megha Reddy says the remarks are damaging the reputation of the Congress and the Wanaparthy constituency and has challenged the accuser to provide names.
Key facts
- State
- Telangana
- Constituency
- Wanaparthy
- Accuser
- Chinna Reddy, former minister and State Planning Board Vice-Chairman
- Accused
- Tudi Megha Reddy, Wanaparthy MLA
- Core allegation
- Ticket denied due to financial considerations; corruption in contracts and projects
- Election referenced
- 2023 Assembly elections
- Response
- Complaint planned with the party high command
- Context
- Follows differences involving Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy
Sources
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