In a dramatic revelation that has intensified political tensions in Telangana, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has disclosed that Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has held up a crucial file for two months - a file that seeks permission to prosecute prominent BRS leader and former minister K T Rama Rao (KTR).
The Chief Minister made this startling announcement during a meeting with representatives of the Advocates' Association at the Secretariat, exposing what many are calling a constitutional standoff between the state government and Raj Bhavan.
Constitutional Crisis Brewing in Hyderabad
According to constitutional protocols, state governments must obtain the Governor's sanction before initiating legal proceedings against sitting or former ministers. The current impasse represents a significant roadblock in the Congress government's efforts to pursue what they claim are legitimate legal cases against the previous BRS administration.
'The file has been stuck with the Governor for the last two months,' CM Revanth Reddy stated emphatically, highlighting the unusual delay in what should typically be a procedural matter.
Political Implications and Reactions
The prolonged delay has sparked intense political debate across the state. Supporters of the Congress government view this as deliberate obstruction, while BRS loyalists see it as validation of their claims about political vendetta.
This development comes amid ongoing friction between the newly elected Congress government and the Governor's office, raising questions about the boundaries of constitutional authority and political interference.
What's Next for Telangana Politics?
As the file continues to gather dust in Raj Bhavan, political observers are watching closely to see how this constitutional confrontation will unfold. The two-month delay already exceeds normal processing times for such requests, suggesting either extraordinary scrutiny or political considerations at play.
The situation puts Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan in a delicate position, balancing constitutional responsibilities with the political realities of a state that recently witnessed a dramatic change in government.
