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Revanth Reddy Orders Probe Into KCR-Linked Landholdings
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy says some land connected to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao may have been obtained improperly.
He ordered officials to investigate the land around KCR’s farmhouse.
One claim says 388 acres of government-assigned land may be under the farmhouse’s control.
Another figure presented in the Assembly refers to about 440 acres linked to KCR’s extended family.
Reddy also asked whether about 700 acres were under KCR’s control.
He said any land found to violate the law could be taken back and given to eligible Dalit beneficiaries.
Officials were told to finish the inquiry within 30 days.
BRS MLA T Harish Rao rejected the allegations and said the chief minister was making false claims.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered an inquiry into alleged land irregularities involving K Chandrashekar Rao’s farmhouse.
Reddy alleged that 388 acres of government-assigned land formed part of KCR’s farmhouse at Erravelli.
He claimed KCR and BRS leaders, supporters and relatives had allegedly acquired lands worth about Rs 1 lakh crore.
Government figures cited in the Assembly put KCR family holdings at about 440 acres across nine districts.
BRS MLA T Harish Rao called Reddy’s allegations lies intended to divert attention from public issues.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered the inquiry; the allegations concern former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, his family and BRS associates, while BRS MLA T Harish Rao rejected them.
- What
- An inquiry was ordered into alleged irregularities involving landholdings linked to KCR’s farmhouse and other BRS-connected properties.
- Where
- The allegations concern KCR’s farmhouse at Erravelli in Siddipet district and properties across Telangana.
- When
- The order was announced during the Telangana Assembly debate on Wednesday; officials were given 30 days to complete the inquiry.
- Why
- Reddy said the inquiry was needed to establish whether government-assigned land was improperly controlled and to ensure justice for poor people.
Government allegations
BRS response
Land irregularities
Government allegations
Revanth Reddy alleged that KCR, BRS leaders, supporters and relatives were involved in large-scale land irregularities and said the truth should be established through an inquiry.
BRS response
T Harish Rao said the chief minister made false statements in the Assembly and was attempting to divert attention from public issues.
KCR farmhouse land
Government allegations
Reddy alleged that 388 acres of government-assigned land was connected to KCR’s farmhouse and questioned whether about 700 acres was under KCR’s control.
BRS response
The articles report the allegations and rejection but do not provide a detailed BRS response specifically addressing the acreage claims.
Possible land distribution
Government allegations
Reddy said land found to be government property could be taken back and distributed to Dalits, with each beneficiary receiving half an acre.
BRS response
The articles do not report a specific BRS position on the proposed distribution.
Key facts
- Inquiry ordered by
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy
- Main subject
- Alleged land irregularities involving K Chandrashekar Rao’s farmhouse and BRS-linked properties
- Government land allegation
- Reddy alleged that 388 acres of government-assigned land was part of the farmhouse at Erravelli
- Additional land figure
- Reddy asked whether about 700 acres of the farmhouse was under KCR’s control
- Family holdings cited
- About 440 acres across nine districts, 24 mandals and 31 villages
- Alleged value
- Reddy estimated alleged land acquired by BRS leaders, supporters and relatives at about Rs 1 lakh crore
- Investigation deadline
- Ministers and officials were instructed to complete the inquiry within 30 days
Quotes
A Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister
“Nizam, as a cautious ruler, is one of the best rulers. Leaving aside the Razakar movement for the last 10-12 years, for over 200 plus years, the Nizam government was a great statesman and a great administrator who provided wonderful governance,''”
NDTV
“They (BRS leadership), their supporters and relatives have looted lands worth about Rs one lakh crore. Truth should come out. There should be an inquiry into this. Justice should be done to poor.”
theprint.in
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