On the festival day of Ugadi, former minister and senior YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy was in the middle of a controversy. The police, who have been probing an alleged case of illegal mining in Nellore district, have recently included his name in the charges. Although the case has been under investigation for some time, the authorities have now officially connected him with it. As part of their legal action, officials served a notice on Ugadi, asking him to appear for questioning on Monday.
But what followed came as a shock to all. Sources indicate that after hearing about the visit of the police, Kakani himself vacated his residence and bolted the door from outside before the police could issue him the notice. When the police reached his place, they found the door locked. Other efforts to contact him were also unsuccessful as his phone was turned off, and even his personal assistant could not be reached.
With no other option, the police waited for some time before putting up the notice on his house gate. The notice calls upon Kakani to report to the DSP office in Nellore at 11 AM on Monday for questioning. Now, everyone is waiting to see if he will report or continue to stay away from the inquiry.
This incident has caused much debate, particularly in light of Kakani’s recent stern utterances, wherein he had declared that he was not afraid of legal action. His sudden hesitation even to accept a notice has become the target of criticism, with opposition leaders, especially of the TDP, losing no time in ridiculing him. They are questioning why a leader who had spoken with conviction earlier was now apparently attempting to avoid the legal process.
This progress has raised political controversies, and everyone is closely observing what next in this publicized case. Will Kakani be subjected to the inquiry, or will it become another political saga? Time will tell.