Congress Lawmakers Probe Alleged Land Scam by Former Telangana Minister Harish Rao in Siddipet

On Friday, a convoy of Congress MPs and Members of the Legislative Council rolled into Siddipet, the hometown of former BRS minister Harish Rao, with a clear mission – to shine a light on what they say is a massive land scam that unfolded under the previous state government.

Speaking to reporters, MP Anil Kumar Yadav said the team intended to “expose the land scam that took place under the BRS government” and to present concrete evidence to the public. “We want the truth out there, so that the farmers and the common man get justice,” he added, his tone a mix of determination and frustration.

Another Congress MP, Mallu Ravi, pointed to a specific 13‑acre parcel that, according to him, was snapped up from local farmers at a “very low rate.” He alleged that a road leading straight to Rao’s farmhouse was constructed under the pretense of an irrigation project, while the surrounding land was handed over to the Siddipet Urban Development Authority (SUDA) to create a park – effectively encircling the minister’s private residence.

Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy shifted the focus to the much‑talked‑about Ranganayak Sagar project. He reminded the audience that while the original proposal called for 2,212 acres, only 2,183 acres were actually acquired in 2016‑17, leaving a strip of land in the middle of the scheme. “That leftover land was later bought by the very irrigation minister who oversaw the project, and a lavish farmhouse sprang up there,” he said, urging an inquiry.

The delegation said they would document their findings, meet local officials, and press the state government to investigate the alleged misuse of power. They stressed that the issue goes beyond politics – it’s about protecting the rights of farmers who may have been short‑changed.

While the accusations are still being investigated, the visit has already stirred debate across Telangana, with opposition parties demanding a transparent probe and supporters of Rao dismissing the claims as politically motivated. The coming weeks will likely see more scrutiny, petitions, and perhaps legal action as the story develops.