A case was registered against YCP MLC Zakia Khanam alleging of selling VIP break Darshan tickets at high prices in Tirumala. A devotee from Bangalore complained that six tickets were sold for Rs.65,000. The devotee said that he got six tickets on MLC Khanam’s recommendation letter for darshan at the Tirumala Srivari temple.
He alleged that they paid Rs.65,000 for this. A devotee named Saikumar complained to the TTD vigilance department about the sale at a high price, and the officials ordered an investigation. After the allegations were confirmed in the vigilance investigation, a complaint was filed with the police.
As a result, a case was registered against MLC Zakia Khanam and her PRO Krishna Teja. Meanwhile, for the last few days, speculations have been spreading that MLC Zakia Khanam is likely to change party and intends to join TDP. At this moment leveling of allegations against her on selling TTD’s VIP breaksaid darshan tickets leading to political plot.
She alleged that YCP leaders are behind this conspiracy and claimed that she is not aware about issuing her letter. With regard to her PRO, she said that he is not coming to work for a week.
Meanwhile, YS Jaganmohan Reddy has not only made Zakia Khanam of Raichoti Constituency in Kadapa District as MLC, but also made her as the Deputy Chairperson of the Council. Zakiya, who has been on good terms with YSR Congress party leaders for three years, seems to be keeping away from them due to some or other reason.
On the other hand, another YCP MLC Bharath is also facing similar allegations. Bharath. He contested against chief minister Chandrababu Naidu in Kuppam. Few persons from Guntur district complained against him that during August this year, they have paid to him Rs 2.5 lakh seeking Thomala seva tickets. They are claiming they paid the amount to him through online money transfer and also provided evidence.