Kishan questions silence on phone tapping probe
Hyderabad: Union minister and
Telangana BJP
chief G
Kishan Reddy
on Monday questioned the state govt's silence over a CBI probe in the phone tapping case, citing serious allegations involving lawyers, businessmen, film actors and BJP leaders.
"The state govt's report to the Telangana high court confirmed that phones of BJP office staff and leaders, including mine, were tapped. Why is there no demand for a CBI inquiry?" he asked at a press meet.
He said the BJP had filed a petition urging the judiciary to ensure a comprehensive investigation and strict action against the guilty. "We hope for a favourable verdict from the high court," he added.
Commenting on the Banakacharla project, Kishan Reddy said the Centre had not taken any decision yet.
"The Andhra Pradesh government has submitted a Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) to the ministry of Jal Shakti and the Central Water Commission. A thorough review will be done, considering river-sharing agreements and state inputs. So far, no injustice has occurred. Telangana must present its case properly," he said.
Calling for dialogue between the two states, he said, "I've asked our CM to write to the Union Jal Shakti Minister to protect Telangana's interests."
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He reiterated BJP's consistent stand on Kaleshwaram, citing expert concerns over its feasibility. "Cracks in Medigadda barrage now prove those concerns were valid," he said.
Accusing BRS and Congress of a secret pact to block BJP in Telangana, Kishan Reddy said, "They're enacting a mock fight. One hits, the other cries. People have seen through this drama."
He also alleged that neither BRS nor Congress sent proposals on increasing medical seats.
"Now, ESI hospitals have more OP patients than Gandhi Hospital. The Centre is upgrading them with top facilities," he said.
Kishan calls for immediate local body polls
Kishan Reddy also demanded that the state govt conduct local body elections without further delay.
"The election schedule has already lapsed, and there has been an inexcusable delay. Due to this, people in villages are suffering without even basic amenities like streetlights, proper sanitation, and drinking water monitoring," he said.
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