K.T. Rama Rao, working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Sircilla MLA, expressed disappointment over the Congress government’s decision to cancel the Hyderabad E-Prix event. In a post on social media, he deemed it a “poor and regressive decision,” emphasizing the positive impact such events have on the city and the country’s global image. Rama Rao highlighted the efforts invested in bringing Formula E-Prix to India for the first time, stressing its significance in promoting sustainability. The Congress government’s move was criticized for negating the potential economic and branding benefits associated with the event.