Jagga Reddy Accused by BRS of Misleading Voters with False Claims

Congress leader T. Jagga Reddy has come under fire for allegedly distributing misleading campaign materials in the lead-up to municipal elections in Telangana, with political opponents accusing him of making false promises to sway voters.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislator Chintha Prabhakar, who represents Sangareddy constituency in the state assembly, has publicly denounced what he describes as “false propaganda” being circulated by Reddy ahead of the Sangareddy and Sadasivapet municipal polls.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Sangareddy on Monday, Prabhakar specifically referenced campaign pamphlets distributed by Congress party workers that claim Reddy secured ₹300 crore in development funds from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) for internal road works in both municipalities.

“What they are circulating is merely a request letter. The government has not sanctioned any funds so far,” Prabhakar clarified, suggesting the Congress candidate was deliberately misleading voters with unfulfilled promises.

The BRS legislator challenged the claims, though he added that his party “would certainly appreciate the Congress party if it actually succeeded in bringing such a huge amount to the two civic bodies,” indicating skepticism about the likelihood of such funding materializing.

The controversy extends beyond infrastructure funding claims. Prabhakar also called attention to Congress campaign promises regarding land distribution in Sadasivapet. According to the BRS legislator, Reddy has been pledging to distribute 5,000 residential plots to economically disadvantaged and homeless residents on the outskirts of Sadasivapet town.

“There is a strict ban in the State on allotting plots to individuals,” Prabhakar pointed out, questioning how such allotments could legally be made in this district when they would contravene existing state regulations.

The accusations come at a critical time, with municipal elections approaching and both parties intensifying campaign activities across these semi-urban constituencies. Sangareddy and Sadasivapet are strategically important municipalities located near Hyderabad, making them significant electoral battlegrounds with both symbolic and practical importance.

Political analysts note that such disputes over campaign promises are common in Indian local elections, where infrastructure development and housing schemes often become central campaign issues in rapidly developing areas. The proximity of these municipalities to Hyderabad makes development funding particularly consequential, as urban expansion continues to transform formerly rural districts.

“With the election date nearing, the Congress party is spreading false information only to win the confidence of voters,” Prabhakar claimed, suggesting that the alleged misinformation campaign stems from his opponent’s fear of defeat in the upcoming polls.

The controversy highlights the intense competition for municipal control in Telangana, where local governance has significant implications for development priorities and resource allocation. Municipal bodies in India oversee critical urban services including water supply, road maintenance, and local infrastructure development.

Neither Jagga Reddy nor other Congress party representatives have publicly responded to these allegations as of press time. The claims regarding HMDA funding and plot distribution will likely remain contentious campaign issues as election day approaches.

The Election Commission has previously urged political parties across India to avoid making promises that cannot be fulfilled or that contradict existing government regulations. Whether these specific allegations will result in any formal complaints or regulatory action remains to be seen.

Voters in Sangareddy and Sadasivapet will have the opportunity to weigh these competing claims when they go to polls in the coming days, with the outcome potentially reshaping local governance in these growing municipalities for the next term.