BRS leaders file complaint against Revanth Reddy over Formula-E race cancellation

BRS leaders have filed a complaint against CM Revanth Reddy, accusing him of causing significant losses due to the cancellation of the Formula-E event and harming state growth

Hyderabad: Turning the tables in the ongoing investigation into the Formula-E race case, the BRS leaders on Tuesday filed a complaint against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, holding him accountable for alleged losses caused due to the cancellation of the Formula-E event.

They stated that the ill-advised actions of Revanth Reddy disrupted the State’s plans to boost industrial growth, create jobs, and also boost economic growth.

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BRS leaders RS Praveen Kumar, MLA Mutha Gopal, MLC Naveen Kumar Reddy, and others filed a complaint with the Narsingi police against the Chief Minister in this regard. The complaint includes detailed information about the alleged repercussions of the cancellation.

They called for an in-depth investigation into the matter, urging the police to summon the Chief Minister for questioning.

Speaking to media persons, Praveen Kumar stated that the previous BRS government had meticulously planned to increase State revenue, attract investments, and create jobs by setting up the e-Mobility Valley.

The Formula-E event was a key part of this vision, he said. He charged Revanth Reddy of criminal breach of trust as per Section 316 BNS and violation of the oath of office which he took on December 6, 2023, wherein he promised that he would rule the State as per the constitution, not by affection or ill-will.

“Because of his premature termination of the Formula-E agreement and subsequent vengeful witch-hunt, Telangana lost the precious e-Mobility Valley which would have created thousands of jobs. This project would have become a jewel in the crown of the nation,” he said.

The BRS leader complained that Revanth Reddy unilaterally cancelled the Formula-E race which resulted in significant losses, including the derailment of the E-Mobility Valley project and thousands of job opportunities.

“As a concerned and tax-paying citizen of the State, I have filed a complaint at the Narsingi Police Station, demanding that Revanth Reddy be named as an accused in the Formula-E case. I also requested the police to investigate what led the Chief Minister to cancel the agreement which resulted in my tax money becoming a dead investment,” he said, hoping that there would be a fair investigation.

He wondered what was the difference between the Kite Festival recently organised by the Tourism department in Hyderabad where the State government also spent money to host representatives from 14 countries in the event and the Formula-E race held in Hyderabad.

“Both were government-sponsored events aimed to promote the image of the capital and the State. How come one becomes right and the other wrong?” he asked.