Karnataka’s PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi has sparked a storm with his recent comments suggesting that Telangana CM Revanth Reddy could soon receive legal notices, similar to those issued to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. This statement has set social media ablaze, with netizens speculating about the nature of the cases and what might be coming Revanth's way.
Revanth Reddy’s Legal Challenges:
Revanth Reddy is no stranger to legal troubles. He currently faces 161 cases across 89 police stations in Telangana, as revealed in his 2023 Assembly election affidavit. Over 70 of these are criminal cases. Notably, Revanth was infamously caught in the "Cash for Vote" scandal in 2015, where he allegedly tried to bribe MLA Stephenson with ₹50 lakhs during an MLC election. This case is still under the Supreme Court's scrutiny.
Additionally, a complaint has been lodged with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) by BRS leader Krishank, concerning a deal between Revanth's brother Jagadishwar Reddy’s company Swachh Bio and the Telangana government. The complaint accuses the company of promising ₹1000 crore in investments under questionable circumstances, raising the possibility of notices being issued in this case as well.
Valmiki Scam and Hyderabad Connections:
The Valmiki Corporation Scam in Karnataka, involving a ₹187 crore fraud, has also made headlines. Recent investigations by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and ED have uncovered links to Hyderabad, where ₹44.6 crores were allegedly transferred to the accounts of nine companies. These companies are reportedly involved in IT, jewelry, and liquor industries. The SIT and ED reports suggest that some of this scam money was used by a political party during the Lok Sabha elections.
Given these developments, netizens are abuzz with questions about whether Revanth Reddy could be implicated in the Valmiki Scam, especially given Jarkiholi's recent comments. The fact that this scam involves money flowing from Karnataka to Telangana, where Revanth’s government is in power, has only fueled further speculation.
What’s Next?
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on whether Revanth Reddy will indeed receive any notices and what the potential legal ramifications might be. For now, social media continues to buzz with discussions and theories.
