Minister Vivek irked by illegal sand mining in Chennur

Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek reprimanded Congress leaders in Chennur for illegal sand mining from the Godavari river, warning of strict action. He also cautioned officials aiding the irregularities, sparking confusion and concern among local party cadres

Mancherial: Labour Minister Dr G Vivek is apparently irked by illegal mining and transportation of sand by certain leaders from the Congress in Chennur Assembly constituency. He reportedly expressed anger against the leaders for bringing disrepute to the party and the government.

Vivek, who toured Chennur town recently, was learnt to have warned the leaders against illicit mining and transport of sand from Godavari river at different parts of Chennur segment. He is said to have reprimanded them to mend their ways and stop the exploitation of the natural resource and affecting income of the government.

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“The Minister pointed out that certain Sarpanch candidates managed to win local body elections by distributing money earned through sand mining. He cautioned that stern action would be taken against the leaders and activists who support the wrongdoers.

He affirmed that the mining of the sand would not be tolerated in Chennur Assembly constituency,” a local Congress leader said, not willing to be quoted.

Similarly, Vivek warned officials from the police, revenue and other departments for backing the leaders who were committing irregularities, causing inconvenience to the government.

He expressed displeasure against police officials who were supporting the leaders and cautioned that none would be spared if found indulging in unlawful acts.

However, remarks of Vivek created a flutter within the Congress leaders of Chennur segment. Cadres were flummoxed as to whom he targeted and what action he would take against erring leaders. They opined that certain greedy leaders were indulging in irregularities using the name of Vivek, drawing his ire.