KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry​on January 6, 2025 at 1:04 pm

KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry

​KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry   

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday skipped questioning by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after being denied permission to have his lawyer present during the inquiry. The questioning was related to alleged financial irregularities in organising the Formula E race in Hyderabad in 2023.

KTR arrived at the ACB headquarters around 10 am but was stopped from entering the premises due to objections raised by the police regarding his lawyer’s presence. The BRS leader submitted a written statement to an ACB official outside the office and left without participating in the inquiry.

Speaking to the media, KTR insisted on his right to legal representation, citing concerns about potential manipulation of his statements. He also alleged that the investigation was politically influenced, claiming the ACB was acting on directions from Congress leaders, including Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

The ACB had summoned KTR to provide information and documents related to allegations of Rs 55 crore in misappropriation during the previous BRS government. In his statement, KTR requested the inquiry be deferred until a pending High Court judgment is delivered, adding that he would cooperate fully with the investigation while exercising his legal rights.

Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy criticised KTR’s remarks and urged him to cooperate responsibly with the inquiry. Meanwhile, KTR is scheduled to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on January 7 for further questioning in the case.

KTR, in an exclusive interview with India Today, alleged that he anticipates the ACB might conduct raids at his residence and plant evidence against him. However, his team has confirmed that no such raids have taken place so far.