BRS Alleges Massive Corruption in SCCL, Submits Memo to Governor

• BRS delegation, led by K T Rama Rao, met Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to highlight alleged corruption and financial irregularities in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) under the Congress government.
• KTR stated that BRS exposed large-scale plunder in SCCL, but the Congress government failed to provide credible explanations, instead attempting to divert attention through inquiries.
• He accused the Chief Minister of silence, leading to public anger among coal-mining workers who believe the state leadership is shielding a 'coal mafia'.
• BRS alleged misuse of nearly Rs 10 crore of Singareni funds for non-core functions, calling it an injustice to the institution and its employees.
• KTR demanded a White Paper detailing site visits by companies and contractor selection criteria, while Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka dismissed the allegations.

Why It Matters: BRS accuses Congress government of widespread corruption in SCCL, demanding transparency and accountability.