HYDERABAD — Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sparked political debate in the State Assembly after alleging that former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and his family migrated from Bihar to “loot” Telangana’s resources and Nizam-era land legacies.
The remarks, made during a debate on land records and Section 22-A properties, coincided with escalating political tensions surrounding Hyderabad Liberation Day on September 17.
Key Operational & Political Highlights
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Assembly Allegations: Revanth Reddy accused KCR’s family of accumulating over 439 acres across Telangana, including government-assigned land surrounding KCR’s Erravelli farmhouse in Siddipet district. The state government has ordered an official inquiry into these holdings.
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BRS Counter-Attack: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) floor leader T. Harish Rao rejected the claims, accusing Revanth Reddy’s family of similar land accumulation and challenging the government’s scrutiny.
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Nizam Administration Remarks: The Chief Minister referred to the Nizam-era governance as effective in preserving land wealth for public welfare, drawing criticism from political opposition.
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BJP Pushback: Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticized the Chief Minister’s statements regarding the Nizam era. They demanded an unconditional apology, stating the remarks overlooked those who fought against Nizam rule, while reaffirming plans for official state celebrations on September 17.
