Hyderabad: Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday strongly criticised BRS leaders, accusing them of belittling Singareni workers and attempting to damage the reputation of the state-run coal mining organisation for political gain.
Inspection at Srirampur Mine
Addressing an open-house inspection at the Srirampur open cast coal mine in Mancherial district on Sunday, Bhatti Vikramarka said any attempt to insult the hard work and self-respect of Singareni employees would not be tolerated. During the visit, the deputy CM reviewed mining operations, safety measures and transport records, and was briefed by officials on production capacity and reserves.
Commitment to Transparency
He said the inspection was conducted to present facts before the public amid what he called a campaign of misinformation by BRS leaders against Singareni. He stressed that the govt is committed to maintaining full transparency in coal production, stock management and transport systems.
Singareni as a Crown Jewel
Bhatti Vikramarka said Singareni is a crown jewel of Telangana and belongs to the people, warning that no one should cast what he described as a “vulture’s eye” on its resources or functioning for selfish interests.
Future Reserves and Operations
The deputy CM 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 computerised systems, ensuring transparency.
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Sribala Vadlapatla is a Senior Assistant Editor with 15 years of experience at The Times of India and 30 years overall in mainstream and web journalism. She covers Telangana's political, economic, health, technological, and socio-cultural topics, and is deeply interested in policy, governance, emerging technologies, international affairs, economy and music.
