Harish Rao threatens defamation cases over ‘kshudra puja’ claims

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BRS leader T Harish Rao says he will file criminal and defamation cases against TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha after a 30-day legal notice period. The New Indian Express reports that Harish demanded proof of allegations that he performed “kshudra pujas” and accused Congress leaders of tarnishing his reputation. Mahesh said he stood by the allegations, denied insulting Harish and said he was ready to contest any case in court.

Harish also accused the Telangana government of failing to protect the state’s river-water interests, claiming proposals to use 383 tmcft of Godavari water were cancelled. He said farmers received 10.5 hours of power on Wednesday. Mahesh, meanwhile, denied differences with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and dismissed reports of internal Congress disputes.

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The occult allegations and threats of lawsuits both look like familiar political theatre. Mahesh should produce verifiable evidence rather than rely on insinuation, while Harish’s legal notices should lead to a clear court process, not more speeches. Claims about water and farm power also need records, not slogans. Court filings, project clearances and feeder-level electricity data will offer the firmer test.

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