In a strong statement, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha has called on the Congress government in Telangana to fulfill its promise of implementing the Kamareddy Declaration, which aimed to provide multiple benefits to the Backward Classes (BCs). This demand comes after Kavitha submitted a comprehensive caste survey report to the Dedicated BC Commission, urging the government to fulfill the promises made during the Assembly elections. The Telangana Jagruthi report, prepared by Kavitha's organization, outlines 20 key demands for the Commission's consideration and highlights the BJP's opposition to caste census as a major hindrance in BC welfare.
After facing five months of difficult times, K Kavitha, leader of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case. BRS leader Madhusudhana Chary expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court and highlighted the political pressure and ill-treatment faced by Kavitha during the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate. The Court imposed conditions on Kavitha, including a bail bond and surrendering her passport, and remarked on selective targeting by probe agencies.
The ongoing legal battle over the alleged Delhi excise policy scam took a political turn as BJP leader and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused Congress and BRS of being "partners in crime." Kumar claimed that Congress and its advocates secured bail for BRS MLC K Kavitha as part of an understanding between the two parties. However, Congress refuted these allegations and argued that BRS and BJP had a tacit understanding. BRS leader K T Rama Rao even urged the Chief Justice of India to take cognisance of Kumar's comments and initiate contempt proceedings against him.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in corruption and money laundering cases connected to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The bench noted that Kavitha had been in custody for five months and the probe by the CBI and ED was complete. The court set aside the previous order by the Delhi High Court denying her bail and questioned the fairness of the investigation by the probe agencies.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court granted bail to K. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with an alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The apex court questioned the fairness of the probe agencies and their selective approach in treating some accused as approvers. The court also observed that the daughter of a high profile politician should not be exempt from the law. This decision comes after Kavitha spent over five months in custody and the probe against her is now complete.
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, expressed her outrage on social media as the Indian capital observes its 78th Independence Day. She condemned the government's actions of depriving her husband of the opportunity to hoist the flag at their residence today, as he remains incarcerated on suspicion of corruption. Amidst these events, Delhi is also being warned of potential thunderstorms by the Indian Meteorological Department. Atishi, a prominent member of Kejriwal's party, echoed Sunita's sentiments and called for a united fight against dictatorship on this historic day.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary chargesheet in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the Excise policy case. The chargesheet has been filed against Vinod Chauhan, who is accused of transferring bribes allegedly received by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) via hawala. The matter is set to be heard on July 1 and Chauhan, who was arrested in Goa in May, is in judicial custody. The ED has alleged that he was involved in Hawala transfers and cash movements and also acted as a middleman for bureaucrats and politicians.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against five AAP leaders including K Kavitha, Chanpreet Singh, Damodar Sharma, Prince Kumar, and Arvind Singh for their alleged role in the transfer of funds to Goa for AAP's election campaign. The agency has alleged that these leaders were involved in money laundering and irregularities in the tendering process of the Board. A visiting delegation from Nepal also attended a two-day meet with ED officials to discuss money laundering cases. A court in Mumbai has granted permission to one of the accused, Kulkarni, to access documents and electronic gadgets seized by the ED for his court case.
BRS leader K Kavitha, who was arrested by the CBI in the Delhi Excise Policy case, has moved the trial court for bail. She has alleged that her arrest was a part of a larger conspiracy by the ruling party to deprive her and her party of a level playing field in the upcoming elections. The court has asked the CBI to respond to her application by April 20 and the matter will be heard on April 22. Kavitha is also in judicial custody in a money laundering case by the ED.
In the latest political updates, the Central Bureau of Investigation has taken BRS MLC K Kavitha into custody for her involvement in the Delhi excise policy case. Meanwhile, the Bhartiya Janata Party has announced Dr Vinod Kumar Bind as its candidate for the Bhadohi Lok Sabha seat. In Kashmir, the security forces have retrieved the body of a terrorist and are conducting a search for other suspects. On the campaign front, Odisha Chief Minister and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik has announced nine candidates for the Odisha Assembly Elections and one candidate for the Lok Sabha Elections.