Newsroom, November 23, 2025: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is opting for a measured pace in pursuing prosecution against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K T Rama Rao in the Formula E racing controversy, despite Governor Jishnu Dev Varma's approval for legal action.
Sources close to Reddy indicate the decision reflects a strategic choice to avoid handing BRS a rallying cry or falling into what they see as a setup by the opposition, especially with local elections looming.
The case, involving alleged misuse of public funds for the cancelled 2023 Hyderabad event, has simmered since the governor's nod last week, but Reddy's team believes restraint could unsettle rivals more than a quick strike.
The approach draws from Reddy's own history of political persecution, including his 2015 midnight arrest in a cash-for-vote probe under the previous BRS regime, where he was denied bail and family visits. A Congress insider noted, "He does not want to fall into the trap of the BRS leaders and concede political advantage to the party by going in for the immediate arrest of KTR.
" Political observers praise the tactic as savvy, with one commentator observing, "Even if your enemy once treated you mercilessly, choosing not to retaliate is itself the sharpest blow to their ego." KTR, meanwhile, has dared Reddy to act, telling party workers to gear up for protests if needed, framing any delay as weakness.
The standoff highlights the delicate balance in Telangana's charged political landscape, where personal vendettas risk alienating voters focused on governance. As the anti-corruption bureau awaits directives, Reddy's patience could redefine opposition dynamics ahead of 2028 state polls.
