A Political Firestorm: Kavitha Alleges Harish Rao's Camp Behind 'Benami' Deals, Demands CBI Probe

Well, isn't this interesting? In a twist that's certainly raising eyebrows across Telangana, BRS MLC K. Kavitha has launched a rather pointed attack, accusing none other than state minister T. Harish Rao of… well, let's just say a less-than-transparent association with a particular company. The word 'benami' is being tossed around, and honestly, it’s quite the allegation, suggesting that a company — 'SRI TIRUMALA AGRO TRADING COMPANY', to be precise — might be nothing more than a front for someone else's interests.

Kavitha, it seems, didn't hold back. She alleges this company, reportedly linked to a very close associate of Minister Rao, sprang into existence just two days before crucial tenders for the Civil Supplies Department were flung open. And here’s where it gets truly eyebrow-raising: this brand-new entity, with a declared capital of merely one lakh rupees — you heard that right, a paltry sum for such big players — somehow managed to snag paddy transportation contracts worth an astounding several crores.

These lucrative contracts, mind you, weren't just for a small corner of the state; they spanned Siddipet, Harish Rao's home turf, and other significant districts. 'How, pray tell,' Kavitha seemed to ask, a touch of incredulity in her voice, 'does a company barely out of the gate, barely two days old, walk away with such colossal government business?' It’s a fair question, one that begs a closer look, doesn’t it?

And so, as you might expect, the BRS MLC isn't merely pointing fingers. She's pushing for action, specifically demanding a full-blown CBI inquiry into these alleged dealings. For once, perhaps, a comprehensive investigation might shed some much-needed light on what, to many, certainly looks like a murky situation indeed.

Now, one could argue, of course, that politics is a game of strategic accusations, and Kavitha herself is no stranger to intense scrutiny, having faced investigations by the ED and CBI in connection with the Delhi liquor scam. But even so, these current allegations against a sitting minister, particularly concerning public tenders and significant sums of money, warrant attention. It just goes to show, doesn't it, that in the ever-unfolding drama of political life, sometimes the best defense, or offense, is a good counter-punch.