Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Legal Notices and Phone Tapping Allegations
KTR, a leader from the BRS party, sent legal notices to two BJP MPs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Dharmapuri Arvind, because they made false and hurtful statements about him and his family.
KTR wants them to apologize and says their statements are not true.
Meanwhile, another minister, Jupally Krishna Rao, criticized the previous BRS government for allegedly spying on people by tapping their phones.
He said this is wrong and against democracy.
The current government says they are investigating the phone tapping issue fairly and will punish anyone found guilty, no matter their political party.
KTR and other BRS leaders are being questioned as part of this investigation.
KTR issued legal notices to BJP MPs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Dharmapuri Arvind for making defamatory remarks against him and his family.
KTR demanded an immediate apology and threatened legal action if the MPs do not respond within five days.
Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao criticized the previous BRS government for alleged phone tapping of opposition leaders, businessmen, and party members.
The current government asserts that the SIT is investigating the phone tapping episode impartially and will punish those found guilty.
Jupally dismissed claims of political vendetta and stated that individuals from all parties have been called as witnesses.
- Who
- BRS working president Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR), BJP MPs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Dharmapuri Arvind, Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
- What
- Legal notices issued by KTR to BJP MPs for defamatory remarks; allegations of phone tapping by the previous BRS government
- When
- Legal notices sent recently; phone tapping allegations since 2021
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To seek apologies for defamatory remarks and to address allegations of phone tapping and misuse of police machinery
- Notice Issued By
- Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR)
- Notice Recipients
- BJP MPs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Dharmapuri Arvind
- Allegations
- Baseless and defamatory remarks against KTR and his family
- Phone Tapping Allegations
- Allegations of phone tapping involving prominent individuals since 2021
- Government Involved
- Previous BRS government
- Current Government's Stance
- Denies political vendetta, asserts belief in the rule of law
- SIT's Role
- Investigating phone tapping episode, calling witnesses for information
Sources
Sajjanar serves notice on BRS leader Praveen Kumar
State govt doing drama in the name of investigation: Bandi
KCR govt used police to spy on oppn leaders: Jupally
KTR slaps legal notices on Bandi Sanjay, Dharmapuri
Rowdy sheets against BRS leaders, Congress’s Naini turns up heat
