In a dramatic revelation, BRS Working President and former Minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) has claimed that political leaders and businessmen from Telangana are involved in the controversial Valmiki scam that has shaken Karnataka politics. He noted that investigations into this scam have been carried out by the SIT, ED, and CID in Karnataka. KTR questioned why Telangana media channels are not covering the involvement of Telangana leaders as reported by the ED. He reminded that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had alleged during the state assembly sessions that nearly Rs 90 crore was involved in the scam.
KTR’s questions on X:
* Who received the Rs 45 crore transferred from the ST Corporation to nine bank accounts in Hyderabad?
* Rs 4.5 crore was transferred to V6 Business—who is the owner of that business?
* Why have Telangana media outlets not broadcasted news even after raids by SIT, CID, and ED?
* During the Lok Sabha elections, who was managing cash withdrawals, bars, and jewelry stores? What is their connection to the Congress party?
* Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed that ₹90 crore was involved in corruption in this scam.
* Why did Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi state that removing Siddaramaiah would cause the Telangana government to collapse? What does this mean?
* Why has the ED not conducted raids in Telangana concerning this sensational scam?
* Who is protecting Congress in Telangana?