Hyderabad: The Telangana government has decided not to accept the ₹100 crore donation recently announced by the Adani Group for the Young India Skills University. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy confirmed the decision during a press conference, stating that a formal letter had been sent to the group requesting them not to proceed with the fund transfer.
Addressing the media, Reddy said, “Discussions about Adani have been circulating across the country. Some critics have targeted the Telangana government for allegedly receiving funds from the Adani Group. Let me clarify: constitutionally and legally, we welcome investments from any company, including Adani, Ambani, and Tata. We operate within the rules by floating tenders and awarding projects transparently. However, to avoid controversies, we have decided not to accept the donation for the Skills University.”
The Chief Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining the university’s reputation as a platform for empowering unemployed youth with technical skills. He dismissed allegations suggesting the donation was personally handed to ministers or himself. “No money has entered the Telangana government’s accounts. We have requested the Adani Group to halt the ₹100 crore contribution announced under CSR. Our government should not be dragged into unnecessary controversies,” Reddy added.
The Chief Minister also criticized the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government, alleging that it had previously awarded several projects to the Adani Group while accepting commissions. “KTR (BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao) is eager to go to jail, believing it will boost his chances of becoming Chief Minister. Members of KCR’s family, including Kavitha, have already faced legal challenges. The race for the CM’s seat within KCR’s family has become a desperate affair,” Reddy remarked.
This announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of the Adani Group’s activities nationwide, further intensifying political debates in Telangana.
