Police Stop BJP Team From Visiting Srirampur Mine

ADILABAD: Tension prevailed in Mancherial on Friday after police stopped BJP legislators led by floor leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy from visiting the Srirampur coal mine as part of the party’s “Singareni Bharosa” programme.

Speaking to mediapersons, Maheshwar Reddy said BJP MLC Anji Reddy had sought permission for the visit but the team was denied entry at the site. He questioned the state government over the alleged handling of 40,000 lakh metric tonnes of coal by Singareni Collieries Company Limited and asked why BJP leaders were prevented from visiting the mine.

He alleged irregularities in the functioning of the company and claimed there was an “internal understanding” between the Congress and the BRS. He also criticised the introduction of a site visit certificate policy in SCCL.

Maheshwar Reddy alleged that the Congress government was indulging in irregularities and demanded a probe into the matter, suggesting either a House committee, a CBI inquiry or an all-party committee to examine the alleged corruption.

He further alleged irregularities in the Tadicherla coal mine and claimed financial losses to SCCL, including losses in power purchase and sale. He cited figures of alleged losses and referred to audit observations to support his claims.

Several BJP leaders, including MLAs and MLCs, were present during the attempted visit.