Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Harish Rao Denies Allegations, Says Government Programmes Target Him
T. Harish Rao says government programmes are being used to make him look bad.
He says he listed all his assets in his election affidavit.
Rao invited reporters to visit his farm and check the facts.
He said the land is used only for farming.
He denied having luxurious buildings there.
Rao said he first bought one acre in 2018 and later acquired more land.
By 2024, he said he owned 13 acres, with the purchases officially recorded.
He also said a new road replaced an older damaged road and was not built only for him.
BRS MLA T. Harish Rao alleged government programmes are intended to discredit him.
Rao said he disclosed all his assets in his election affidavit.
He invited media representatives to inspect his farm and verify the allegations.
Rao said he owns agricultural land with no luxurious constructions.
He said a replacement road followed an existing route and was funded by the Irrigation department.
- Who
- Former minister and BRS MLA T. Harish Rao.
- What
- Rao denied allegations about his land, assets, and a nearby road, saying they were intended to damage his reputation.
- When
- Friday; Rao said his land purchases occurred from 2018 through 2024.
- Where
- Siddipet, including Rao's farm land.
- Why
- Rao said political efforts and government programmes were being used to smear his image.
Allegations Cited by Rao
Harish Rao's Response
Land and construction
Allegations Cited by Rao
Allegations were made concerning Rao's land and possible luxurious constructions.
Harish Rao's Response
Rao said the allegations were baseless and that the land contained only agricultural activity.
Road construction
Allegations Cited by Rao
The road near Rao's land was presented as part of the concerns surrounding the property.
Harish Rao's Response
Rao said the road replaced an older damaged road, followed the same route, and was not built exclusively for him.
Political motivation
Allegations Cited by Rao
Government programmes and allegations have focused attention on Rao's property and assets.
Harish Rao's Response
Rao said the programmes were political attempts to smear his image.
- First land purchase
- Rao said he purchased one acre in 2018.
- Landholding by 2024
- Rao said he had purchased 13 acres by 2024.
- Land use
- He said the land contains only agricultural activity.
- Asset disclosure
- Rao said all his assets were disclosed in his election affidavit.
- Road route
- He said the new road was built along the route of an older road.
- Road funding
- Rao said the road was built by the Irrigation department, not with Siddipet Urban Development Authority funds.
- Reason for road construction
- He said project works damaged the old road, requiring a replacement.