ACB summons in Formula-E race case smacks of political vendetta, says KTR

Terms the case as pure political harassment; says as a law-abiding citizen, he will certainly appear before the agency and cooperate fully with the authorities

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to appear for an inquiry on May 28 in connection with the Formula E case. Terming the case as pure political harassment, Rama Rao said he would cooperate fully with the authorities.

In a statement after receiving the notice, Rama Rao said he had already informed ACB officials in writing about his pre-scheduled trip to the UK and USA for official events.

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“As a law-abiding citizen, I will certainly appear before the agency as soon as I return,” he said.

The BRS working president charged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy with indulging in cheap vendetta politics.

“I should appreciate Revanth Reddy for his thirst for political vendetta and the way he swings in any direction without any scruples to achieve the same,” he said, also questioning the silence of BJP leaders over Revanth Reddy’s alleged involvement in the National Herald money laundering case, in which the latter’s name reportedly figured in an ED chargesheet just two days ago.

“Within 24 hours, Revanth Reddy is seen cozying up to the BJP top brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Not a word from the BJP about his role,” he said.

Rama Rao said Revanth Reddy may fail as an administrator or leader, but he was mastering the art of political vendetta. “I know BRS scares him. So! Keep trying,” he dared.