Fri Dec 20 12:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Telangana High Court Rejects KTR’s Plea in Formula E Race Case
**Hyderabad, December 20, 2024** – The Telangana High Court today rejected a lunch motion petition filed by KTR, the working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), challenging the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) case against him related to the Formula E car race.
KTR’s lawyer, Gandra Mohan Rao, argued for the petition’s acceptance, but the court denied the request. The petition sought to expedite the hearing of the case, in which KTR is accused of financial irregularities related to the Formula E race held during the BRS government’s tenure. The case, filed by the ACB following a complaint alleging misappropriation of funds, has caused a significant political stir in the state.
KTR has maintained his innocence, stating there was no corruption involved in the tendering process for the race and that the funds received were used for farmers’ debt relief. He has challenged the ACB’s investigation, demanding that the investigation be conducted by a sitting or retired judge, not the ACB itself.
The rejection of KTR’s lunch motion comes amidst heightened political tension. The issue sparked significant disruption in the Telangana Assembly today, with BRS members demanding a discussion on the matter, leading to clashes with Congress members and a temporary adjournment of the session. The BJP has denied any involvement in the controversy. The ACB has yet to issue a notice to KTR. The situation remains tense as speculation about KTR’s potential arrest continues.
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