RS Praveen Kumar alleges Congress-TRS nexus, thanks KCR for expelling Kavitha
Hyderabad: BRS General Secretary Dr. RS Praveen Kumar alleged a political nexus between the ruling Congress and K. Kavitha’s Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) on Saturday. He also thanked former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) for expelling his daughter Kavitha from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.
Addressing a media conference at Telangana Bhavan on November 14, Praveen Kumar claimed the expulsion had protected Kavitha from exploitation and a serious threat. He alleged that Kavitha’s newly formed party was supporting the Congress government while targeting senior BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and T. Harish Rao.
RS Praveen Kumar raises alleged Congress-TRS nexus
Praveen Kumar claimed that Telangana Rakshana Sena was operating as an affiliated organisation of the Congress. He further alleged that the new party was functioning as a protection force for Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
According to the BRS leader, Kavitha was directing her political criticism against KTR and Harish Rao while favouring the ruling party. He linked these developments to what he described as an alleged Congress-TRS nexus aimed at weakening the opposition.
Praveen Kumar also accused the Congress government of repeatedly targeting BRS leaders through criminal and other cases. However, he asserted that the BRS would continue its political struggle despite legal cases and other difficulties confronting its leaders.
He maintained that such actions would not prevent the party from challenging the State government. Praveen Kumar also raised questions about alleged business connections involving Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Kavitha and Srujan Reddy.
Referring to their directorships in companies, he questioned the nature of their alleged business associations. He also sought answers about the award of a canal project valued at approximately Rs 1,000 crore to Srujan Reddy.
The BRS leader linked these questions to his broader allegations about political and business relationships involving the ruling party. His statements concerning the business connections and project award were allegations raised during the media conference.
Praveen Kumar defends Mallanna Sagar reservoir project
Praveen Kumar defended the construction of the Mallanna Sagar reservoir and rejected questions surrounding the project’s implementation. He said the 50 TMC reservoir had received clearances from the Central Water Commission and the Geological Survey of India.
According to him, the project was constructed under Harish Rao’s supervision and on the directions of former Chief Minister KCR. He cited these approvals and the supervision of senior BRS leaders while defending the reservoir project.
Praveen Kumar also questioned how confidential Vigilance Department reports allegedly reached Kavitha. He said the department had submitted the reports to the Chief Minister and raised concerns about their subsequent disclosure.
The BRS leader asked whether the alleged sharing of confidential documents constituted a violation of official secrecy.
He sought accountability over the circumstances in which the reports purportedly reached the Telangana Rakshana Sena founder.
Praveen Kumar reiterated that the BRS would expose what he described as the alleged Congress-TRS nexus and continue challenging those targeting the opposition party.