KCR family fighting over assets, not politics: Vivek

Minister for  Labour, Employment and Mines Geology Dr. Gaddam Vivek Venkatswamy stated on Monday that the current situation within the KCR family does not represent a political struggle but rather a disagreement regarding the distribution of assets acquired through the exploitation of state resources. 

In the context of the municipal election campaign in Kyathanpalli municipality on Monday, the Minister engaged in door-to-door campaigning across Wards 6, 7, 8, and 10, informing residents about the welfare initiatives being implemented by the Congress government. He urged voters to choose Congress candidates to facilitate comprehensive development within the municipal wards. 

While addressing the public, the Minister remarked, “I interact with citizens daily during my morning walks, comprehend their concerns, and diligently work to address them promptly. During Balka Suman's tenure as MLA, he never visited the wards or made any notable attempts to understand the issues faced by the community.” 

He accused Balka Suman of ignoring the Chennur constituency, despite proclaiming his closeness to KCR as his ‘younger son.’ “He dedicated most of his time at KCR’s residence. Rather than concentrating on addressing public issues, they engaged in promoting illegal land transactions and the sand mafia, accumulating significant wealth. Infrastructure improvements, such as roads and drainage, were only undertaken where bribes were involved,” he asserted. 

The Minister emphasized that during his own term as MLA, his primary focus was on enhancing basic infrastructure. He recalled that 3,500 Indiramma houses were constructed in the Chennur constituency and criticized the previous BRS administration for failing to provide even a single Double Bedroom house to impoverished families. 

In response to the ongoing developments within the KCR family, the Minister stated, “This is not a political conflict. It is a dispute over asset distribution among Kavitha, Harish Rao, and KTR—a disagreement between siblings concerning their entitlements to wealth accrued through the exploitation of the state. Under the guise of advocating for a women’s quota, claims to a share of this wealth are being made.” 

He further noted that, although he was not elected as an MLA, development projects amounting to Rs. 2.50 crore were initiated in Amaravadi village, alongside various service-oriented initiatives conducted through the Visakha Trust. He reiterated the Kaka family's longstanding commitment to public service. 

The Minister assured the public that pensions would be distributed to all eligible beneficiaries starting next month. He called upon the electorate to support Congress candidates with a substantial majority for the overall advancement of Kyathanpalli Municipality.