Bhumana Urges CBI Probe in Parakamani Case, Stands Firm on Position

Fast Summary

• YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy has called for a CBI inquiry into the “Parakamani scam” related to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
• Reddy rejected accusations of his involvement in the scam,which reportedly came from the ruling NDA Alliance representatives.
• he vowed to take extreme action if claims implicating him were proven but demanded a public apology if they were not.
• The alleged scam involves theft of cash donations, with main accused C. Ravi Kumar reportedly engaging in such activities for over 20 years.
• Reddy pointed out that during much of this period, Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s goverment was in power but failed to uncover the fraud.
• He defended YSRCP’s handling of the case, noting actions taken against the accused and recovery of ₹14 crore worth of property handed over to TTD.
• He challenged authorities to transfer the case from CB-CID (controlled by state government) to an autonomous CBI probe.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The Parakamani scam controversy highlights serious concerns about governance and temple asset protection tied to one of India’s most prominent religious institutions, TTD. Bhumana Karunakar Reddy’s insistence on a CBI probe reflects attempts by both major parties-YSRCP and TDP-to shift blame rather than address systemic issues within temple management structures.The broader implications include potential damage to public trust in religious bodies amidst political bickering and challenges around misuse or mismanagement under successive governments’ oversight. A credible inquiry could serve as a step toward openness while tempering allegations across political lines.

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