Counter: Telangana High Court Grants BRS Time to File Affidavits

The Telangana High Court has granted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) three weeks to file its counter affidavits in response to two public interest litigations (PILs) challenging the allotment of 11 acres of government land at Kokapet. The land was designated for establishing a centre for excellence, training, and personality development.

The petitions, filed by the Forum for Good Governance and advocate A Venkatarami Reddy, allege that the allotment was made for political purposes rather than for public benefit. In a related development, the state government has already submitted its counter affidavit regarding the matter.

During the proceedings, the BRS counsel requested an extension of four weeks to prepare the party’s counter. The court responded by emphasizing that “two wrongs do not make a right,” highlighting the importance of addressing the allegations seriously.

In a separate political context, TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud has urged Ministers, MLAs, and MLCs to effectively counter opposition questions in the Assembly. Goud has directed party members to address false propaganda concerning the Six Guarantees scheme, which has been a significant point of contention.

Goud also advised legislators to gather comprehensive information related to every government department to ensure they are well-prepared to defend the government’s mandate. He stated that the responsibility of defending the government’s decisions rests on every elected representative present in the House.

As the situation unfolds, observers are keen to see how the BRS will respond to the court’s directive and whether the allegations regarding the land allotment will be substantiated or dismissed. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the implications of the court’s ruling on the political landscape in Telangana.