Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Harish Rao Faces Scrutiny in Phone Tapping Case
BRS leader Harish Rao was questioned by the SIT regarding illegal phone tapping allegations.
Congress leaders accused him of diverting attention from the case by making baseless claims.
Meanwhile, Harish Rao demanded a CBI probe into an alleged coal scam involving the Chief Minister.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay criticized the Congress government for delaying the phone tapping investigation.
Several politicians in Adilabad are switching parties ahead of the municipal elections, seeking better opportunities and tickets to contest.
Former Congress leader Moola Rajireddy is joining the BRS, while former BRS leader Rangineni Manisha is trying to get tickets from the Forward Bloc.
The competition for tickets is intense, especially in the Congress party, which is now in power.
Harish Rao was questioned by the SIT regarding illegal phone tapping allegations.
Congress leaders accused Harish Rao of diverting attention from the case by making baseless claims.
Harish Rao demanded a CBI probe into an alleged coal scam involving the Chief Minister.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay criticized the Congress government for delaying the phone tapping investigation.
Politicians in Adilabad are switching parties ahead of the municipal elections, with Moola Rajireddy joining BRS and Rangineni Manisha seeking Forward Bloc tickets.
- Who
- BRS leader Harish Rao, Congress legislators, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar
- What
- Phone tapping investigation, allegations of coal scam, political shifts
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad and Adilabad
- Why
- Congress accuses Harish Rao of diverting attention from phone-tapping allegations; political leaders switching parties for better opportunities
- Harish Rao
- BRS leader and former minister questioned by SIT
- SIT Investigation
- Ongoing probe into illegal phone tapping
- Singareni Coal Scam
- Allegations of favoritism in contract awards
- Bandi Sanjay
- Union Minister criticizing Congress over probe delay
- Political Shifts
- Leaders switching parties ahead of municipal elections
- Moola Rajireddy
- Former Congress leader joining BRS
- Rangineni Manisha
- Former BRS leader seeking Forward Bloc tickets
Sources
Congress Hits Back at Harish Rao Over Snooping
Leaders Shifting Loyalties Before Civic Polls, Seeking Greener Pastures
KTR dares govt over Harish Rao probe
Phone tapping probe: SIT may summon harish rao again
Harish Rao demands CBI probe into alleged Singareni coal scam
Bandi Sanjay slams Congress over delay in phone tapping probe
SIT Targets 10 More From BRS In Snooping Case
Telangana Govt Must Act on Naini Coal Tender: Kishan