Govt. selectively allowing CBI probe into KLIP irregularities: BJP

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao accused the Congress government of selectively permitting a CBI probe into the “irregularities and corruption” in the construction of the Medigadda barrage, but excluding the broader spectrum of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).

Speaking at a press conference at the party office on Thursday, Mr. Rao questioned the government’s intent, asking why the CBI was not allowed to investigate the entire ₹1.20 lakh crore KLIP. He claimed this selective approach once again proves that both Congress and BRS are “twin brothers” working together to “confuse the people of Telangana.”

‘Kavitha not joining BJP’

“There is no doubt now that massive corruption took place during the construction of the project,” he said, while firmly denying any possibility of K. Kavitha joining the BJP. “There is no place for corrupt individuals in our party,” he said.

Referring to Ms. Kavitha’s recent public outburst against her own family members, Mr. Rao declined to comment, stating that the internal feud was merely about “sharing the spoils of the loot” that occurred during the BRS regime. He alleged that while the BRS looted Telangana during its 10-year rule, the Congress government is now trying to “grab what’s left.”

Mr. Rao also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recent changes in GST slabs and thanked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for announcing them after the GST council meet, calling them a “festive gift” which will bring significant relief to the common people by making several daily-use items more affordable. He urged BJP workers across the State to celebrate the decision through ritulistic offering and spread awareness about its benefits.

He stated that Mr. Modi had dispelled fears about rising prices due to U.S. tariffs through the GST reforms. He criticised the previous Congress-led UPA government for lacking the courage to implement GST, whereas “Mr. Modi not only implemented it but also won two successive elections thereafter”. Chevella MP K. Vishweshwar Reddy, and chief spokesperson N.V. Subash, were present.