The Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to allot 60 acres of prime land at throwaway prices to a newly formed company, URSA Cluster LLC, is drawing sharp criticism amid allegations of favoritism and backdoor lobbying.
The company — barely a few months old both in the US and India — has no proven track record in the high-stakes AI and data center domain it claims to enter.
Ursa Cluster LLC was incorporated in the US in 2024, while its Indian subsidiary, Ursa Clusters Private Limited, was registered in Telangana on 12 February 2025.
Despite having no prior operational history or market validation, the company secured land under highly favorable terms, raising serious concerns about transparency and due diligence in the allotment process.
Almost all of URSA’s key players — Kaushik Pendurthi, Satish Abburi, Jayasekhar Talluri, Niranjan Srungavarapu, Suresh Puttagunta, and Harish Koya — are prominent members of the US-based Telugu Association of North America (TANA).
It is needless to say that TANA has long been seen as closely aligned with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
The timing, the lack of merit-based selection, and the powerful connections behind the scenes have cast a shadow over the legitimacy of the deal — making URSA’s rise a subject of public scrutiny and political speculation.
Shocking revelations suggest that TANA insiders from America have orchestrated this deal seamlessly, allegedly using their political clout.
From minor officials to top brass, multiple layers of influence are suspected. It’s no longer a routine land deal — it looks like a well-planned power play.
The strings are tightening, and as public scrutiny intensifies, those involved may soon be forced into the open.
