BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that a contractors’ syndicate linked to the ruling Congress was involved in irregularities in Singareni Collieries’ overburden tenders. He demanded scrapping of the site visit certificate rule and a probe into the tender process
A two-member technical team set up by the Ministry of Coal has reportedly found irregularities in the Naini Coal Block tenders of Singareni and is expected to recommend a CBI probe. The team highlighted violations of regulations, mandatory site visit clauses that restricted bidders, and extravagant CSR spending.
BRS alleged large-scale corruption in Singareni tender processes and accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s family of benefiting from irregularities. The party met the Governor seeking a CBI or judicial probe, citing inflated project costs and misuse of public funds
Buzz in Congress circles suggests heightened surveillance on select Telangana Cabinet Ministers amid recent controversies, reportedly at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s behest, even as his extended US tour and lack of official updates fuel internal unease and political speculation
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar alleged manipulation of Singareni coal mining tenders to benefit Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s relatives, and questioned the Congress government’s reluctance to order a probe, claiming recent statements by the Deputy Chief Minister pointed to a major scam
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka accused ABN Andhra Jyothy Managing Director Vemuri Radhakrishna of publishing false reports on Singareni tenders and demanded a public clarification. He said fabricated stories were aimed at damaging his political career and misleading the public.
BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused the Congress government of commission-driven governance following the cancellation of Singareni Naini coal block tenders. He alleged that the tenders were tailored to benefit associates of Congress leaders and criticised the inclusion of a site-visit clause as favouritism.
