Controversies

Opposition parties allege corruption in the implementation of Reddy's programs as well as in various other actions of both Reddy and his family. In 2008, Telugu Desam Party leader \N accused Reddy and his family of illegally amassing income through their companies Sandur Power Company, Jagathi Publications and Bharathi Cement Corporation. He also alleged that Reddy's sons were involved in the Satyam scandle.Also, the allotment of 487 acres of land in March 2007 to Raghuram Cements which had the son of Reddy as one of its directors, was criticized by the Telugu Desam Party.The surrender of more than 1600 acres by Reddy to the government in December 2006 was also criticized by the opposition parties who demanded resignation from his post.Naidu also called for Reddy's resignation after a 2007 Khammam police shooting resulted in eight deaths.

However, these remained as allegations and are also seen as attempts make by opposition parties and a section of the media favoring the opposition parties to dethrone him.