Uttam Kumar Reddy: Telangana vigilance feud heats up as a new rift emerges between Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and senior leader Uttam Kumar Reddy. The controversy began after grain tenders in the civil supplies department were canceled, leading Revanth Reddy to order a vigilance inquiry without notifying the minister in charge. Uttam Kumar Reddy expressed anger over being kept in the dark, stating that he learned about the investigation only through media reports. This incident has deepened the ongoing tension between the two leaders.
The crisis started when Uttam Kumar Reddy decided to auction the remaining 12 lakh tonnes of grain collected during the last Kharif season via global tenders. However, when bidders quoted lower prices, the tenders were canceled. Suspicious of irregularities, Revanth Reddy initiated a vigilance probe without consulting Uttam Kumar Reddy. Uttam Kumar Reddy reportedly complained to close aides, asking, Should I look in the newspapers to find out what is happening in my department? He accused Revanth Reddy of making conspiracies to damage his reputation.
This is not the first time Revanth Reddy has targeted Uttam Kumar Reddy. Prior incidents include questioning over the Moosi River project and issuing direct orders to officials in the irrigation department, bypassing Uttam Kumar Reddy’s authority. These actions have highlighted the growing differences between the two Congress leaders. The vigilance feud adds to a pattern of distrust, with Uttam Kumar Reddy feeling sidelined and undermined.
The feud underscores deeper factional conflicts within Telangana’s ruling Congress party. As the vigilance inquiry proceeds, the public fallout between Revanth Reddy and Uttam Kumar Reddy may test party unity and governance stability. The situation calls for open communication to prevent further damage to their working relationship.