Hyderabad: Telangana minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday alleged a Karimnagar covert deal between the BJP and BRS and accused their leaders of encouraging corruption in the district.
Speaking at the Karimnagar District Congress Committee office, Ponnam directly targeted MLA Gangula Kamalakar and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar. He claimed that both leaders enabled corruption through political coordination. Moreover, he alleged that their actions damaged governance and public trust.
However, Ponnam strongly rejected Bandi Sanjay’s claim that the Congress had entered into a ₹100 crore pact with the AIMIM. He described the allegation as false and misleading. Instead, he accused the BJP of engaging in unethical political arrangements while publicly accusing rivals.
According to the minister, such allegations aimed to divert attention from administrative failures. Therefore, he asserted that the Congress had followed transparent practices and avoided secret political understandings.
Karimnagar covert deal claim and civic election context
Ponnam Prabhakar alleged that the BJP and BRS had secretly aligned for the Karimnagar Corporation elections. He said both parties jointly finalised candidates under this arrangement. Consequently, he argued that their public criticism exposed double standards in political conduct.
In contrast, the minister highlighted development initiatives undertaken by the Congress government. He said authorities were upgrading temple infrastructure at Kondagattu and Vemulawada. Moreover, he added that these works reflected a commitment to regional development.
Ponnam claimed that Karimnagar had suffered neglect for over a decade under previous administrations. He alleged that corruption became deeply rooted during that period. “Their conduct has turned Karimnagar into a hub of irregularities,” he said, referring to Kamalakar and Sanjay.
Finally, Ponnam assured that the Congress government would dismantle this legacy. He said the administration would restore integrity and accountability. He added that voters would judge parties based on credibility and governance during the civic polls.
