Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Minister Denies Secret Meeting Claims
A minister in India named Duddilla Sridhar Babu said that reports about a secret meeting with other ministers are not true.
He explained that the meeting was about regular government work and preparing for upcoming elections.
The minister said that the meeting was open and not secret, and he asked the media to report responsibly.
He also said that spreading false information can hurt democratic discussions.
Meanwhile, the opposition party BRS accused the government of corruption in Singareni operations and demanded an independent probe.
The Deputy Chief Minister dismissed these allegations as baseless and the Congress party expressed confidence in their upcoming elections.
IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu dismissed reports of a secret meeting among ministers.
The meeting focused on administrative matters and preparedness for municipal elections.
Sridhar Babu stated that the meeting was transparent and not secretive.
He appealed to the media to act responsibly and avoid speculative reporting.
The opposition BRS demanded an independent probe into alleged corruption in Singareni operations.
- Who
- IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, BRS leaders including KT Rama Rao
- What
- Dismissal of claims of a secret meeting among ministers and allegations of corruption in Singareni operations
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To clarify the nature of the meeting and address allegations of corruption in Singareni operations
Government
Opposition (BRS)
Meeting Nature
Government
The meeting was routine and transparent, focusing on administrative matters and election preparedness.
Opposition (BRS)
The meeting was secretive and aimed at diverting attention from alleged corruption in Singareni operations.
Singareni Allegations
Government
Allegations of corruption in Singareni are baseless and fabricated by the opposition.
Opposition (BRS)
There are serious instances of corruption and financial irregularities in Singareni operations that require an independent probe.
- Minister
- Duddilla Sridhar Babu
- Meeting Location
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka's residence
- Meeting Purpose
- Administrative matters and municipal elections preparedness
- Minister's Response
- Dismissed reports as misleading and emphasized transparency
- Media Appeal
- Requested responsible reporting and constructive criticism
- Opposition Demand
- Independent probe into alleged Singareni irregularities
- Deputy CM's Stance
- Dismissed allegations of corruption in Singareni as baseless
- Congress Confidence
- Poised for a big victory in the forthcoming municipal elections
Sources
Sridhar Babu Rejects Secret Meeting Claims, Says Reports Misleading
Senior Ministers Meet In Revanth Reddy's Absence, Congress Denies Rift Buzz
Congmen spooked over mantris’ silence on charges against Bhatti
It was normal for ministers to meet Dy CM, says Bhatti
BRS knocks at Governor’s door; demands probe into Singareni ops
Brouhaha Over Closed-Door Meetings…Min Sridhar Babu scotches reports on ‘secret huddles’
