BRS Meets Governor, Demands Ponguleti Dismissal and Judicial Probe into Illegal Mining Allegations
BRS meets Telangana Governor seeking dismissal of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and judicial probe into illegal mining and land grabbing allegations.
In a major political development, BRS leaders met the Telangana Governor seeking dismissal of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and a judicial probe into illegal mining allegations. The delegation submitted a detailed complaint along with documents, raising serious concerns over alleged land grabbing and mining irregularities.
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A delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs and MLCs met Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhavan and held discussions for nearly an hour.
BRS Demands Minister’s Dismissal
The BRS delegation made strong demands against Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy:
- Immediate dismissal from the Cabinet
- A judicial probe under a sitting High Court judge
- Action against alleged illegal mining and land encroachment
Leaders claimed that the issue involves serious violations of rules and regulations.
Allegations of Illegal Mining and Land Grabbing
According to the complaint submitted:
- A company linked to the Minister allegedly carried out illegal mining operations
- Activities reportedly took place in restricted zones, including reservoir catchment areas
- Mining was conducted without required permissions and clearances
- Allegations also include large-scale land encroachments
The delegation presented documents to support these claims.
Concerns Raised Over Government Response
BRS leaders also criticized the government’s handling of the issue:
- Alleged that raising the matter in Assembly led to suspension of opposition members
- Claimed the government failed to address the allegations directly
- Said notices were issued earlier, indicating acknowledged irregularities
KTR Calls for Independent Probe
Speaking after the meeting, K. T. Rama Rao made strong remarks:
- Compared the situation to “emergency-like conditions”
- Expressed lack of trust in state investigation agencies
- Demanded an independent and transparent inquiry
He warned that BRS would continue its agitation until justice is delivered.
Governor Assures Examination of Complaint
The Governor assured the delegation that:
- The matter will be examined carefully
- Necessary steps will be taken based on findings
The Hyderabad meeting where BRS sought dismissal of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and a judicial probe into illegal mining allegations has intensified political tensions in Telangana. With serious accusations and demands for an independent investigation, the issue is expected to remain a key focus in state politics in the coming days.
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