BJP leaders thank Centre for coal block allocation to Singareni

BJP Telangana State Treasurer Devaki Vasudeva Rao on Wednesday hailed the Centre’s decision to allocate the Naini and Tadicherla-II coal blocks to the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), describing it as a significant step towards strengthening the public sector coal miner and securing the future of its workforce.

Participating in a programme at the BJP state headquarters in Hyderabad, Devaki Vasudeva Rao, along with senior party leaders, performed a milk abhishekam to a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a mark of gratitude for the Centre’s decision.

Addressing the media, Rao alleged that corruption, mismanagement and dynastic politics under previous governments had pushed Singareni into a difficult situation despite its rich legacy.

He claimed that the allocation of the Naini and Tadicherla-II coal blocks, facilitated through the efforts of Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, would provide a fresh impetus to the company.

He said the decision would boost confidence among Singareni employees, their families and thousands of people dependent on the organisation for their livelihoods, adding that it would contribute to the long-term growth of the coal producer.

Rao also demanded a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities and corruption in Singareni during previous years and called for strict action against those found responsible.

He asserted that the Central government’s priority was the development of Singareni and the welfare of its employees.

BJP State Vice-President Veerabelli Raghunath, State General Secretary Vemula Ashok, OBC Morcha State President Anand Goud and other party leaders participated in the programme.

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