Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Telangana Politicians in Smuggled Cars Fuels Political Feud
Some politicians in Telangana are being accused of buying expensive cars from a car seller.
The seller is suspected of cheating on taxes by making the cars seem cheaper than they really are.
One party is pointing fingers at another, saying they should also be checked out, while the other party is doing the same.
It's like a big game of 'you too!'
and now everyone wants to know who did what and if they followed the rules.
Political parties in Telangana are trading accusations regarding luxury car purchases.
A sitting Congress minister and a former BRS minister are alleged to have bought cars from a dealer.
The dealer, Basharat Khan Patan, was arrested by the DRI for customs duty evasion.
BJP leaders have accused K.T. Rama Rao of using a Land Cruiser imported by Khan.
The BRS has responded by alleging similar actions by Congress and BJP leaders.
- Who
- K.T. Rama Rao, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Gali Anil Kumar and others.
- What
- Accusations of politicians purchasing luxury cars from a car dealer accused of customs duty evasion.
- When
- Investigations ongoing.
- Where
- Telangana, India.
- Why
- Political parties are accusing each other of buying undervalued vehicles to avoid import taxes.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Accusations and Counter-Accusations
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
The BRS accuses the Congress and BJP of launching personal attacks while ignoring other leaders implicated in the car purchases.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
The BJP directly accuses KTR of using a smuggled car, demanding an investigation into the purchase and potential financial irregularities.
- Key Figures
- K.T. Rama Rao, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Gali Anil Kumar, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Basharat Khan Patan
- Allegations
- Politicians bought luxury cars from a dealer accused of customs duty evasion.
- Car Dealer
- Basharat Khan Patan (SK Car Lounge)
- Investigation Agency
- DRI
- Accusation
- Undervaluing vehicles to evade customs duty.
- Cars Involved
- Land Cruisers, Lexus (mentioned in reference)
