The Telangana assembly witnessed intense political fireworks on Wednesday when Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scathing attack on former chief minister and leader of the opposition K. Chandrashekar Rao. During a heated debate on land records and properties governed by Section 22-A, the Chief Minister directly linked alleged land scams during the ten-year rule of Bharat Rashtra Samithi to KCR.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alleged that KCR and his family members had set their sights on pre-independence Nizam-era assets and vast tracts of land. Criticizing the previous administration, he stated that the state's wealth and lands rightfully belonged to the poor, Dalits, tribals, and minority communities of Telangana. He claimed that state machinery was misused during the past regime solely to enrich a single family and amass thousands of acres of valuable property.
The aggressive remarks triggered vociferous protests from BRS legislators inside the house, sharply escalating political tensions. Questioning his background, the Chief Minister stated that KCR came from elsewhere to exploit the region's resources. He remarked that while past administrations left behind extensive infrastructure, the intended benefits never reached the underprivileged sections, and asserted that his administration would expose every acquisition.
Reddy maintained that he had no personal ambition to accumulate wealth and entered public life solely to serve ordinary citizens. These statements coincide with the state government intensifying scrutiny over land holdings linked to the KCR family. The administration ordered an inquiry into lands surrounding KCR's farmhouse in Erravelli village of Siddipet district, alleging that allotted portions formed part of a larger questionable estate.
Authorities have been directed to verify ownership titles and the current status of these land parcels. Officials estimated that KCR and his relatives hold roughly 439 acres across Telangana. In response, the BRS strongly refuted the allegations and hit back at the administration. BRS floor leader T. Harish Rao raised counter-questions regarding land holdings connected to Revanth Reddy's family, triggering a fierce legislative clash over property ownership.
Meanwhile, accompanying remarks from Reddy praising the administrative efficiency of the Nizam era have sparked a parallel controversy involving the Bharatiya Janata Party. While discussing the state's revenue history, Reddy noted that the Nizam ruled Hyderabad for more than two centuries and achieved notable administrative milestones.
The timing of these statements coincided with Hyderabad Liberation Day observed on September 17, commemorating the integration of the erstwhile princely state into the Indian Union in 1948. The central government organized a major event at the Secundarabad Parade Ground, with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan attending as the chief guest. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and other BJP leaders strongly criticized both the previous BRS government and the current administration regarding their stance on the historical observance. Kishan Reddy argued that the day should honor the sacrifices made against the oppressive rule of the Nizam and the Razakars, accusing political leaders of twisting history for vote-bank interests.
