The political atmosphere in Telangana has intensified after Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan granted approval for the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to question former minister and BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao in the Formula E race case. The development has triggered fresh debates on its possible impact on the state’s political direction, especially with local body elections approaching soon.
The BRS leadership is already facing multiple challenges. The party lost power in 2023 and also suffered defeats in recent MLC and Assembly byelections. Internal differences reportedly resurfaced after Kavitha distanced herself from party affairs. With the Governor’s approval, speculation has risen about a possible arrest of KTR, adding pressure on party chief K. Chandrashekar Rao at a crucial political moment.
Meanwhile, the BJP has repeatedly accused the Congress government of delaying legal action against KTR. The party claims irregularities in the Formula E race project were ignored. The Congress government earlier stated that the probe slowed because the Governor had not granted permission. With that hurdle now cleared, political circles are keenly observing the next steps.
The BRS has dismissed the allegations, calling the case politically motivated. KTR has openly challenged the government to arrest him if evidence exists. With momentum from the Jubilee Hills byelection victory, the ruling Congress may attempt to counter both BRS and BJP using this development. The political outcomes of the Formula E case will become clearer in the coming days.
