BRS, TGBKS stage protests against irregularities in Singareni
Protests intensified across the Singareni coal belt as BRS and TGBKS demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in SCCL under the Congress rule. Demonstrations were held at multiple locations opposing controversial tenders and warning of continued agitation.
Hyderabad: Protests intensified across the Singareni coal belt on Wednesday as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Telangana Boggu Gani Karmika Sangham (TGBKS) demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities and scams in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) under the two-year Congress rule.
BRS and TGBKS leaders staged a demonstration at the Telangana Talli statue in Jagadamba Centre at Yellandu, following a call given by BRS working president KT Rama Rao. The protestors said Singareni had slipped into a crisis under the Congress, alleging dubious tenders and the controversial “site visit” system.
BRS and TGBKS also organised protests in front of General Manager offices across Singareni areas, including Ramagundam RG-2, Mandamarri and Bhupalpalli, opposing the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) tender for the Naini coal block and calling the episode one of the biggest scams in domestic coal mining.
In Jayashankar Bhupalpalli district headquarters, BRS cadres led by former MLA Gandra Venkataramana Reddy staged a road blockade at Ambedkar Centre, demanding a CBI probe into alleged multi-crore contract scams. Traffic was disrupted for nearly an hour before police detained the protestors.
Similar protests were held at the Sathupalli General Manager’s office, where former MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah demanded cancellation of recent tenders and an independent judicial inquiry. Memoranda were submitted to Singareni officials, warning of continued agitation if corrective action was not taken.
