Archive · 19 Sep 2026
BJP Demands Asset Disclosures Amid Telangana Land Scam Allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party asked two Telangana leaders to reveal their assets.
The leaders are former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and current Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
The BJP wants people to see how much they owned before holding office and how much they own now.
This comes after the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Indian National Congress accused each other of taking land improperly.
Revanth Reddy spoke about an alleged 500-acre land issue linked to the previous government.
BRS leaders accused the Congress government of misusing Section 22A land restrictions.
The BJP wants one investigation to examine accusations against both governments.
It said it would order a wider investigation if it later forms the government.
Telangana BJP chief N Ramachander Rao demanded asset disclosures from K Chandrasekhar Rao and A Revanth Reddy.
He called for comparing their personal and family wealth before entering power with their current assets.
The demand follows mutual land-grabbing allegations between the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Indian National Congress.
Revanth Reddy alleged that KCR seized 500 acres of valuable public land, while BRS leaders alleged Congress used Section 22A restrictions to take over private properties.
Ramachander Rao sought a comprehensive investigation and warned the BJP would pursue one if it comes to power.
- Who
- Telangana BJP chief N Ramachander Rao, former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy are central figures.
- What
- The BJP demanded public asset disclosures and a comprehensive investigation into alleged land corruption.
- When
- The demand was made on Friday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Ramachander Rao addressed the media in New Delhi, while some allegations were made in the Telangana Assembly.
- Why
- The BJP said disclosures and an investigation were needed to address public concerns about allegedly accumulated wealth and disputed land deals.
BJP and Congress allegations
BRS allegations and response
Land corruption claims
BJP and Congress allegations
The BJP demanded investigations into alleged land corruption under both previous and current governments. Revanth Reddy alleged that K Chandrasekhar Rao seized 500 acres of valuable public land.
BRS allegations and response
Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders accused the Congress of carrying out major land scams by using Section 22A prohibitions to take over private properties.
Asset transparency
BJP and Congress allegations
The BJP said K Chandrasekhar Rao and A Revanth Reddy should disclose their personal and family assets from before entering power and compare them with their present worth.
BRS allegations and response
The article does not report a direct BRS or Congress response to the BJP's asset-disclosure demand.
Views of Nizam rule
BJP and Congress allegations
Ramachander Rao criticized both leaders for praising Nizam rule and argued that the Nizam had committed violent atrocities before Operation Polo.
BRS allegations and response
The article says KCR previously called the Nizam a good administrator, while Revanth Reddy recently described the Nizam as a great ruler.
- Demand
- Public disclosure of individual and family assets before and after holding power.
- BJP representative
- N Ramachander Rao, Telangana State BJP chief.
- Alleged land area
- Revanth Reddy alleged that K Chandrasekhar Rao seized 500 acres of valuable public land.
- Section 22A allegation
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders accused the Congress of using Section 22A prohibitions to take over private properties.
- Requested inquiry
- The BJP called for a probe covering allegations under both BRS and Congress governments.
- Future warning
- Ramachander Rao said the BJP would order a comprehensive investigation if it assumes power.