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Telangana Politicos Condemn SIT Notice to MLC Santosh Kumar

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  Published in Politics and Government on Monday, January 26th 2026 at 14:25 GMT by Telangana Today
      Locale: INDIA

Hyderabad, Telangana - January 26th, 2026 - A firestorm of political controversy has erupted in Telangana following the issuance of a notice by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to MLC Santosh Kumar in connection with the ongoing Delhi liquor scam case. Telangana Minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and Telangana State Irrigation Development Corporation (TSIDC) Chairman Rajesh Reddy have vehemently condemned the action, accusing the ruling party of orchestrating a politically motivated smear campaign against the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leadership.

The SIT notice, formally requesting Santosh Kumar's presence for questioning, has triggered a significant backlash from BRS officials, who view it as an attempt to tarnish the reputation of key BRS figures. Addressing the media earlier today, KTR, a prominent figure within the BRS and son of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, labeled the investigation as "a political drama being orchestrated by the ruling party." He asserted that the ruling party is deliberately employing such tactics to damage the credibility and standing of the BRS leadership.

Rajesh Reddy echoed KTR's sentiments, emphatically stating his belief in Santosh Kumar's innocence. "Santosh Kumar has nothing to do with the scam, and these allegations are baseless," Reddy declared, underscoring the BRS's full support for the MLC.

The timing of the notice has drawn particular scrutiny from BRS leaders, who suggest it is strategically aimed at diverting public attention from other pressing issues facing the government. The deliberate choice of when to serve the notice implies a calculated effort to create a distraction, according to sources within the BRS. This suspicion has fueled accusations of political vendetta.

Contextualizing the Delhi Liquor Scam

The Delhi liquor scam, a high-profile investigation currently underway, revolves around allegations of corruption and irregularities in the city's liquor licensing policy. The investigation has already implicated several individuals and entities, prompting intense political scrutiny and investigations across multiple states. While details of Santosh Kumar's alleged involvement remain unclear, the SIT's notice indicates that his presence is deemed necessary to further the investigation. The specific nature of the questions he is expected to answer has not been publicly disclosed, adding to the speculation surrounding the case.

BRS's Response and Future Strategy

The BRS leadership has vowed to defend Santosh Kumar vigorously and to expose what they consider to be the ruling party's malicious intent. This commitment includes providing legal support to Santosh Kumar and publicly challenging the basis of the allegations against him. Analysts predict that the BRS will leverage this incident to rally support amongst their base and to criticize the ruling party's governance and investigative practices.

"We will not allow them to succeed in their attempt to defame our leaders," KTR stated, reinforcing the BRS's unwavering commitment to contesting the accusations. The BRS is likely to mobilize its cadre to publicly express solidarity with Santosh Kumar and to voice their opposition to what they perceive as political harassment. Furthermore, the party could initiate legal action against individuals or entities responsible for disseminating what they deem to be false or misleading information.

The controversy underscores the escalating tensions between the BRS and the ruling party, and the potential for further political confrontations in the near future. The outcome of Santosh Kumar's questioning, and the subsequent actions taken by the SIT, will undoubtedly be closely watched by political observers and the public alike, with significant implications for the political landscape of Telangana.