RS Praveen Kumar alleges large-scale irregularities in Bhu Bharati portal

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar alleged large-scale irregularities in the Bhu Bharati portal, claiming thousands of land transfers took place without owners' consent. He demanded the Revenue Minister's resignation, a police investigation and disclosure of the official inquiry report.

Hyderabad: BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar raised an alarm over alleged large-scale irregularities in the State government’s Bhu Bharati land records portal. Accusing the Revenue Department of facilitating unauthorised land transactions, he demanded the resignation of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and an in-depth investigation into the allegations.

Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan on Tuesday, Praveen Kumar said nearly 22,000 land transfers had been carried out through the portal without the knowledge or consent of landowners. He urged farmers to verify their land records, alleging that changes had been made in districts including Ranga Reddy, Medchal, Sangareddy, Siddipet and Rajanna Sircilla.

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“More than 200 acres of land in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts had been transferred illegally by misusing the prohibited lands list and missing records. This includes the alleged transfer of 13 guntas of land in Serilingampally to a private firm,” he said, accusing the government of concealing information and shielding those responsible.

The BRS leader stated that Congress leaders, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, were operating like a land mafia and encroaching upon public as well as private properties illegally. “Even as farmers and people are struggling due to the looming water crisis in the State, the Congress leaders prioritised land encroachments,” he said.

Terming the alleged irregularities a massive scam, Praveen Kumar demanded a police investigation, publication of the official inquiry committee’s report and disclosure of the call records of those allegedly involved. He also questioned the government’s handling of anti-corruption cases, alleging selective action against officials while influential individuals escaped arrest.

He appealed to victims of Bhu Bharati-related issues to approach the BRS office and assured them of support. He asserted that the law should apply equally to all, irrespective of their political or official status.