K.T. Rama Rao writes to CM, dares him to hold discussion on Formula E-race

BRS President KTR challenges CM Revanth Reddy to discuss Formula E-Race issue in Assembly for transparency.

Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) working President K. T. Rama Rao has dared the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to initiate a discussion on Formula E-Race issue in the State Assembly.

In an open letter to the Chief Minister on Wednesday (December 18, 2024), Mr. KTR said: “Your government has been making several baseless allegations against the previous BRS government, especially against me, for several months regarding the Formula-E race issue.”

Citing reports he said;” Even in the cabinet meeting held under your leadership this week, this topic was discussed for about one and a half hours. Additionally, there are various leaks from the Chief Minister’s Office to the media, hinting at filing cases on this matter and claiming that the Governor has granted approval.”

Mr. KTR said instead of having closed-door discussions, the truth about this matter should come out before the four-crore people of Telangana through a debate in the State Assembly.

He pointed out that the previous government entered into an agreement with the organisers of the Formula E race with the noble intention of benefiting Telangana state and Hyderabad city. The race was successfully conducted in 2023, earning praise from all quarters.

Mr. KTR pointed out that as per a Nielsen report, the event contributed approximately ₹700 crore to the state’s economy. “While another edition of the race was planned for 2024, your government unilaterally cancelled it immediately after coming to power. Since then, as part of your political vendetta, your Congress government has been spreading numerous falsehoods through the media about this race, creating unnecessary doubts among the public,” he added.

In reality, the Formula E-race agreement was completely transparent, and all payments to the organisers were made in a transparent manner. “I have already explained this in detail earlier. However, your government has not stopped its false propaganda,” he remarked.