Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
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Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister, A Revanth Reddy termed BRS MLC K Kavitha's arrest by ED as an 'election stunt'. He said that Kavitha was arrested 24 hours before the Election Commission issued poll notification and BRS and BJP are eyeing to gain sympathy votes from Kavitha's arrest.
Talking to reporters here on Saturday, he said, “Liquor scam is being dragged out like a lengthy TV serial. Kavitha was arrested 24 hours before the Election Commission issued notification. The arrest of BRS leader Kavitha is an election stunt. BRS and BJP are eying to gain sympathy votes from Kavitha's arrest."
He added, "Why KCR is maintaining silence on his daughter and party MLC Kavitha's arrest? KCR has not condemned the arrest and also no statement is released on his daughter's arrest so far. What does KCR's silence signify? Modi and ED arrived in Hyderabad on the same day yesterday. BRS and BJP are staging political dramas only to damage the Congress politically.”
He also criticised prime minister Narendra Modi for criticising the Congress government.
“Telangana society is watching the political drama. It is unbecoming for Modi to criticize the state government. Modi insulted Telangana and has no right to utter even a single word on Telangana. I'm demanding the BJP leaders to answer why they did not order a probe into KCR's corruption in the last 10 years. My government has already ordered a judicial probe into Kaleshwaram corruption. Action will be taken based on the report,” he said.
He added that his government will not resort to vendetta politics. However he warned he will not spare anyone who indulged in corrupt practices.
He also warned the opposition that if they think to oust his government, no one will be left in their parties. “If the opposition tries to overthrow the government, we will emerge stronger. Congress is sure to be in power for ten years. KCR has 40 years of political experience. Will he support the comments made against the Chief Minister in the Nalgonda meeting?"
Hitting out at the BRS leader, CM Reddy said, "KCR's arrogant attitude remained unchanged. Parliament election is a referendum to my government. Gave immense satisfaction for successfully completing 100 days in office. Worked hard to implement six guarantees in 100 days. KCR ruined Telangana economy and the state fell into the debt trap. The new government is moving forward by overcoming all hurdles created by the previous government. Government will be more responsible and strive to solve all pending issues. Will implement the six Guarantees more effectively,” he added.
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested BRS leader Kavitha, daughter of KCR, in Hyderabad in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to the Delhi excise policy scam case.