Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 24: In a dramatic turn, a letter purportedly sent to the Supreme Court by Jerusalem Matthayya, who describes himself as both an “accused and a victim” in the infamous Cash-for-Vote case, has made direct allegations against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart A Revanth Reddy.
The letter, dated September 23, 2025, seeks a fresh high-level probe under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court. It further demands stringent action, including a ban on two major political parties – Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Congress.
In his submission, Matthayya alleges that he was instructed by then Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and his associate, now Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, to offer a bribe of Rs 5 crores to a TRS MLA during the 2016 Legislative Council elections. He has also called for investigation against Naidu’s son Nara Lokesh, other TDP leaders, as well as senior police and intelligence officials, accusing them of playing key roles in the conspiracy.
The letter insists that all accused, including Revanth Reddy, be removed from their current positions to ensure an impartial probe. It also argues that the inquiry should not be entrusted to either Telangana or Andhra Pradesh High Courts, but should instead remain under the direct watch of the Supreme Court.
In a controversial appeal, Matthayya has urged the dissolution of the present state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and demanded a ban on TDP and Congress from contesting future elections, accusing them of attempts to subvert democracy.
It may be recalled that the Cash-for-Vote scandal first erupted in 2015, when then TDP MLA Revanth Reddy was caught allegedly trying to bribe a nominated MLA of TRS to secure a vote in the Legislative Council elections. At the time, audio clips purportedly featuring Chandrababu Naidu’s voice had also surfaced, though no charges were formally framed against him.
Matthayya’s latest letter comes just a day after the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a related petition, raising speculation that the fresh allegations could turn into a political game-changer in both Telugu states.