Will Not Tolerate Any Vulture’s Eye on Singareni: Deputy CM Bhatti

Mancherial: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka once again came down heavily on TRS leaders for belittling the hard work and self-respect of Singareni workers. He expressed anger that TRS leaders were making statements that damage the reputation of Singareni purely for their political interests.

To respond to the criticism being made by the opposition against Singareni, Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Minister Sridhar Babu, inspected the Srirampur Open Cast Mine in Mancherial district on Sunday. During the visit, he conducted an open-house inspection and presented the facts before the public.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that any insult to the hard work of Singareni workers would not be tolerated.

He said the open-house inspection was organized to reveal the truth behind the ongoing campaign against Singareni and to distinguish facts from falsehoods. He alleged that BRS leaders were spreading misinformation for their personal and political interests. Bhatti Vikramarka clarified that he was not there to make political statements but only to place facts before the people.

He emphasized that the people’s government speaks only the truth and that presenting those facts to the public is its responsibility.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the growth and success of Singareni are built upon the sweat and tireless efforts of its workers, and anyone who attempts to undermine their dignity would not be tolerated. He accused BRS leaders of spreading false propaganda against the commitment of Singareni management and the transparent systems followed by the organization.

He stated that Singareni is a crown jewel of Telangana and criticized attempts to tarnish its image through baseless allegations. He said that letters being written to the Central Government by TRS leaders, suggesting wrongdoing in Singareni, were far from the truth. The open-house inspection, he added, was conducted precisely to ensure that people understand the facts.

Bhatti Vikramarka advised political parties not to use Telangana’s future and Singareni for narrow political gains. He warned against engaging in such activities for selfish political purposes.

He asserted that Singareni is not merely a company but an asset belonging to the people of Telangana. Its resources, systems, and strength come from the people and will always belong to them. He declared that the government would function with utmost vigilance to ensure that exploiters and opportunists do not cast their eyes on Singareni. Any attempt to use the institution for political interests would be strongly resisted. He reaffirmed that Singareni would continue to function with complete transparency.

The Deputy Chief Minister said it is the responsibility of the government to ensure complete transparency in coal production, stock management, and transportation processes. During the inspection, he reviewed mine surroundings, safety measures, and transportation records, seeking detailed information from officials.

He noted that the Srirampur Open Cast Mine has sufficient reserves to continue coal production for another 28 years as per its planned targets. Officials explained that every process within Singareni is carried out using advanced computerized systems ensuring transparency.

Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the government’s primary objective is the welfare of Singareni workers. He said continuous efforts are being made to provide them with world-class healthcare facilities and international-standard education for their children.

He mentioned that all necessary medical facilities are being provided to workers and that advanced facilities such as a Cath Lab are being established. For the education of workers’ children, the government is setting up institutions with international standards and has already sanctioned funds to upgrade existing schools.

The Deputy Chief Minister reiterated that Singareni management is fully committed to safeguarding workers’ health, improving educational standards, and securing the future of their children.

Referring to reports indicating a rise in cancer cases in rural areas, he said the government has become alert and is taking preventive measures. Fully equipped Cancer Screening Buses are being deployed to conduct screenings in villages. These mobile units will help identify cancer at an early stage and facilitate timely treatment.

Bhatti Vikramarka also stressed that worker safety remains a top priority. He recalled that the government has introduced a first-of-its-kind accident insurance scheme providing ₹1.25 crore compensation to support workers’ families in the event of an unfortunate accident.

He assured that the government would support the higher aspirations of workers’ children. Students preparing for Civil Services examinations would receive complete financial assistance for Preliminary, Mains, and Interview stages.

The Deputy Chief Minister concluded by stating that the government is committed to balancing welfare and development while taking Singareni to greater heights.

The programme was attended by Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu, local MLA Prem Sagar Rao, Singareni CMD Jyoti Buddha Prakash, other public representatives, and Singareni officials.