Complaint filed against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for Formula E cancellation: Report

A former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader has lodged a formal complaint against Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy. The complaint lodged against the CM alleged “criminal breach of trust” and substantial financial loss to the state exchequer due to “abrupt” cancellation of the Formula E race event in Hyderabad.

According to the complaint filed by RS Praveen Kumar, the state capital was positioned as a global hub for “e-mobility and sustainable innovation”, The city was hosting its first Formula E race in February 2023. According to the report citing the complaint, the event generated $83 million in revenue and showcased Telangana's potential on the global stage.