“Truly A Poor And Regressive Decision” KTR Slams At Congress After Cancellation Of Hyderabad E-Prix (image-twitter/KTR)

BRS working President KT Rama Rao called the decision of Congress government to cancel the Hyderabad’s E-prix event as “regressive and poor”. The second Formula E race in India was scheduled to begin on February 10.

The cancellation is following a decision by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department (MAUD) not to fulfil the Host City Agreement signed on 30 October 2023.

Being completely disappointed about the decision, the BRS leader on wrote on X, “This is truly a poor and regressive decision by the Congress Government. Events like Hyderabad E-Prix enhance the brand image of our City and Country across the world”.

“In a world where Sustainability has become the focus and Buzzword, KCR Govt had taken the initiative to use the Formula E Race as an occasion to also conduct a week long EV Summit attracting EV enthusiasts, Manufacturers and Startups to showcase Hyderabad as an attractive investment destination,” Rama Rao said.

He then concluded by stating that the BRS government launched the Telangana Mobility Valley to promote the state as the epicentre for Sustainable Mobility Solutions.

This is truly a poor and regressive decision by the Congress Government

Events like Hyderabad E-Prix enhance the brand image of our City and Country across the world. We had put in a lot of effort and time to bring Formula E-Prix for the first time to India 🇮🇳

In a world… https://t.co/8tCIBEcgB5

— KTR (@KTRBRS) January 6, 2024

Formula E on Saturday announced the cancellation of the event which was scheduled to begin on February 4. Hyderabad E-Prix would have been the only official FIA World Championship event in India in 2024 and was a part of a multi-year agreement between Formula E and the Government of Telangana.

The inaugural electric race was held last year in the country in February with the Telangana’s then IT Minister KT Rama Rao playing a huge role in bringing the race to Hyderabad. After loosing the election to Congress in December, the newly formed government has not shown much willingness to host the race.

According to Telegraph India, the inaugural race in the city had delivered an economic impact of nearly USD 84 million.

Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E said that they were extremely disappointed for the huge motorsport fanbase in India. “We know that hosting an official motorsport world championship race is an important and prestigious occasion for Hyderabad and the whole country,” he added.