Comparison with Karnataka’s Mooda scandal highlights severity

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao drew a direct line between the Telangana land deal involving Tesseract Advanced Systems and the earlier Mooda scandal in Karnataka. The Karnataka episode forced then chief minister Siddaramaiah to consider resignation after his wife was allotted three acres of prime land.

Rama Rao argued that the Telangana case is even more egregious: a five‑acre parcel worth Rs 200 crore was handed to a company with a paid‑up capital of just Rs 1 lakh and no staff, for a price of Rs 7 crore. He questioned whether the minister’s brother truly has any operational role in Tesseract, noting that the firm’s website lists a generic contact number and a single flat address.

The BRS chief demanded answers from the chief minister, his brother, and the ministers who oversaw the allocation. He also cited a photograph showing the brother seated beside the US Consul General at a strategic forum, raising doubts about the legitimacy of his chairmanship.

Rama Rao warned that if a startup with minimal equity could secure such a massive land grant, it would set a dangerous precedent. He reiterated his intention to seek the governor’s intervention, file a complaint with the Lokayukta, and explore all constitutional routes to ensure accountability.