Allegations that the Telangana Medical Health Minister Etela Rajender was involved in the land grabbing have caused a stir in the state of Telangana. Minister Itala has denied the allegations against him in this regard. He said that false propaganda was being spread against him. He commented that he had not occupied any land and that false propaganda was being spread against him as a pre-plan. The minister challenged the government to hold an inquiry into his entire political career and his total assets. He declared that he was ready for any punishment if he was found guilty.
Minister Itala challenged the government to hold an inquiry into the allegations against him not only with the CS and Vigilance DG but also with the sitting judge.