It’s not surprising that raids are common and expected before state general elections. Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy is a well-known business tycoon in the Telugu States, and he has established good relations with all political parties. He is contesting as a Congress candidate for the Palair segment.
The BJP had made efforts to persuade Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy to join their party, but these attempts were unsuccessful. Now, he has become a target for both the BJP and BRS.Recently, IT officials conducted searches on Thursday morning at the residence and offices of former MP and Congress Palair candidate, Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy.
However, Ponguleti’s followers anticipated such actions. Three days ago, Ponguleti had announced that he expected IT searches on him, and as predicted, the IT officials conducted these searches.
The searches were carried out at Ponguleti’s residence and offices in Khammam, beginning at 4:30 am on Thursday. The IT officials arrived in 8 vehicles and even seized cell phones from Ponguleti’s family members, as well as from his followers. Additionally, IT officials are conducting searches at Ponguleti’s residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Ponguleti is scheduled to file his nomination today, and these searches come as a significant development in the run-up to the elections.Congress nominee are suffering with IT raids in Telangana.
It appears that IT raids have been ongoing in the region for several days. First at KLR’s residence and office, and now, these episodes continue with Ponguleti. Such IT raids are not uncommon in the lead-up to elections and can be part of efforts to investigate financial and tax-related matters of political candidates and leaders. These actions are closely watched by the public and can have significant implications in the political landscape.
