Linking ‘corruption’ in irrigation projects to defections to the ruling party, the Telangana Congress said Paler MLA Upender Reddy was the contractor of canals linked to Kondapochammasagar that breached twice within a few days of inauguration. Congress MLAs were lured with such gifts, he alleged. Mr. Upender Reddy, who was elected on the Congress ticket, joined the TRS. The TPCC chief alleged that none of the files related to contracts in the Irrigation Department are being signed by Chief Minister K. Chandrasehkar Rao. “I am accusing the Chief Minister directly of indulging in corruption through retired persons and his relatives, and he should respond,” Mr. Reddy demanded.

Source: The Hindu July 04, 2020 18:09 UTC