A political dust storm over the Singareni coal mines
Allegations of corruption and financial harm to a public company warrant urgent attention.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Congress in Telangana are engaged in a heated political battle over allegations of irregularities in tenders for overburden removal at Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL). The BRS accuses the ruling Congress party of favoring its own members and causing financial losses to the company, while the Congress claims the BRS is using these allegations as a tool to gain political advantage ahead of upcoming local body elections. The BRS has demanded a CBI investigation into the matter, alleging that the site visit certification system was introduced to benefit the Chief Minister's brother-in-law.
25 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Union Minister Kishan Reddy urged Singareni Collieries Company Limited to improve coal quality and productivity to achieve sustainable growth.
— The Hindu
Kavitha criticizes the BRS government for allegedly shielding large coal contracts from scrutiny, citing concerns about excessive contract percentages and the MDO system's impact on Singareni's debt.
27 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The BRS and Congress in Telangana are engaged in a political dispute over allegations of irregularities in coal mine tenders.
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