K Kavitha, a leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), is facing accusations from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding her involvement in the contentious Delhi excise policy case.
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NEW DELHI: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, involved in the controversial Delhi excise policy case, faces accusations from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of pressuring Aurobindo Pharma’s promoter, Sharath Chandra Reddy.
Reportedly, Kavitha allegedly demanded a substantial amount of Rs.25 crore to be directed to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in exchange for favorable treatment in the allocation of five retail zones in Delhi. This emerged on Friday during the CBI’s presentation of its case to a special court, leading to Kavitha’s remand to CBI custody until April 15.
In the courtroom, a narrative unfolded portraying coercion and manipulation, alleging that K Kavitha had threatened to sabotage Sharath Reddy’s business ventures unless he complied with her demands for monetary kickbacks to AAP.
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Sharath Chandra Reddy, who is also under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the liquor policy case, has now shifted roles to become a crucial state witness, introducing a new layer to the investigation.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja was informed of Reddy’s reluctant involvement in the liquor business in Delhi, which he pursued only upon “insistence and assurance” from K Kavitha, the daughter of Telangana’s former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao.
The CBI’s allegations further detailed that Kavitha had designated her associates, Arun R. Pillai and Abhishek Boinpally, as the intermediaries for the transaction, who were then to coordinate with Vijay Nair, a representative of Arvind Kejriwal, for the final transfer of funds.
K Kavitha’s apprehension by the CBI followed her arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in March, underscoring the seriousness of the charges levied against her. Despite being presented with evidence, Kavitha reportedly remained evasive during the interrogation, failing to provide satisfactory responses to the CBI’s inquiries.
The investigation has unearthed allegations that between March and May 2021, Kavitha’s associates stayed at Hotel Oberoi in Delhi, working to influence the now-defunct policy to their advantage. Their efforts seemingly paid off when Aurobindo Reality and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, under the guidance of Sharath Reddy, contributed Rs. 80 lakh to Kavitha’s NGO, Telangana Jagruthi.
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K Kavitha allegedly coerced Reddy into an agricultural land sale agreement in Mahboob Nagar, Telangana, culminating in a demanded payment of Rs.14 crore. The coercion intensified as Kavitha purportedly pressed for an additional Rs.25 crore for AAP, directly threatening Reddy’s business interests when he hesitated.
Kavitha is implicated as a key figure in the “South Group,” allegedly involved in funneling Rs.100 crore in kickbacks to AAP for liquor licenses. In a counter-allegation, AAP highlighted that Reddy’s firm had made substantial contributions to the BJP through electoral bonds, implying a intricate network of political and financial connections.
