Revanth Reddy: 22 Land Cruisers for KCR's third term were procured by Telangana govt
Land cruisers have now become a political tool as Revanth Reddy quipped that "this is how KCR has created wealth for the state
By Kaniza Garari Published on 27 Dec 2023 1:09 PM GMTHyderabad: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy said that the former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao purchased 22 Land Cruisers "without anybody's knowledge" and was planning to use it in the third term.
Revanth Reddy said, "Even I did not know about it until 10 days after I became chief minister." These cars are in Vijaywada recently.
Each car costs Rs 3 and a half crore.
Reddy says, "KCR planned to use them in his third term after he resumed office again. These cars were purchased before the Assembly polls."
Repair and reuse
Revanth Reddy asked officials to repair the old cars and reuse them. He says, "I don't prefer luxury and asked officials to repair and reuse the existing cars. At that time, I was informed that there are 22 Land Cruisers in Vijaywada bought by the former government."
Created wealth
Land cruisers have now become a political tool as Revanth Reddy quipped that "this is how KCR has created wealth for the state." The Congress government launched its 'Praja Palani' public outreach program in the state and during the press conference these aspects were disclosed.
The CM said a 'Praja Palana' programme will be held from December 28 to January 6 to accept further applications from the people.
Kiran Kumar Reddy cars
Former Congress chief minister of United Andhra Pradesh had acquired three black land cruisers during 2014. Netizens are asking about these black colour land ruisers to. Where are these cars?
White elephant in backyard
The state of Telangana is reeling under the debt of Rs 6,21,000 crores according to the white paper submitted by Congress government.
These luxury land cruiser cars are now become a political tool. While the Congress is trying to ensure that it's welfare schemes reached people before the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, the available finances are creating a constrain for them. To add to their woes is the 'discovery of white elephant in their backyard'. What and how will they manage is being closely watched by their opponents