Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made explosive allegations against BRS leader Harish Rao, accusing him of neglecting the SLBC tunnel accident and instead traveling to Dubai for personal engagements. Revanth, who visited the accident site in Domaalapenta to review the situation, strongly defended his government’s swift response while hitting back at opposition criticism.During his media interaction, the Chief Minister dismissed claims that he had ignored the incident, clarifying that his government had taken immediate action. He commended Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, highlighting his on-ground efforts in overseeing the rescue operations, utilizing his experience as a former Indian Army officer. Additionally, ministers Jupally Krishna Rao and Komatireddy Venkata Reddy were also actively involved in coordinating relief efforts.
 

Revanth Reddy’s Allegations Against Harish Rao

Addressing opposition accusations, Revanth Reddy turned his focus to Harish Rao, questioning his absence from the accident site in the critical aftermath of the tragedy. The CM alleged that instead of being present in Telangana, Harish flew to Dubai, spending two days in Abu Dhabi attending parties and hosting lavish dinners.Revanth challenged Harish to deny these claims, stating that if necessary, he could expose further details through passport records and airport data to substantiate his accusations. He questioned why Harish Rao had failed to visit the accident site for an entire week, asking if his absence was not an even greater disruption than the Chief Minister’s delayed visit.
 

Political Fallout and Heated Debate

The CM’s remarks have triggered a major political debate, with Harish Rao’s alleged Dubai trip dominating discussions in Telangana’s political circles. Revanth maintained that his intention was not to target Harish Rao’s personal life, but rather to counter the opposition’s allegations and present the facts regarding his administration’s response.The controversy surrounding Harish Rao’s actions post-accident and CM Revanth’s sharp criticism has set the stage for further political clashes between the Telangana government and BRS leaders. As tensions rise, all eyes are on Harish Rao’s response to the allegations, which could further escalate the ongoing political war of words in the state.