CM ready for probe into imported coal deal, leaves choice of inquiry to KTR
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed willingness to investigate coal import deals made by the previous BRS government. He alleges that the former administration bypassed local supplier Singareni Collieries to favor imported coal, potentially benefiting political associates.
Why it matters
The investigation into energy procurement policies reflects ongoing political tensions and allegations of corruption between the current and former state administrations in Telangana.
CM ready for probe into imported coal deal, leaves choice of inquiry to KTR left Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Batti Vikramarka in Hyderabad on Thursday. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/telangana/qyd1nt/article71589558.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CM%20Revanth%20.jpeg CM alleges BRS sought to eliminate Singareni from Yadadri coal supply; questions ₹37,781 crore cost escalation HYDERABAD Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed his readiness for an inquiry into the import of Grade 9 coal for the Yadadri thermal power plant, in response to a letter written by BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao. He left the choice of the investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Income Tax Department, to Mr. Rao. Mr. Reddy revealed that the BRS government entered into agreements for importing coal from abroad and also wrote to the Railways and Krishnapatnam port authorities for transportation assistance.
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