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Telangana CM Vows Action on Illegal Mining, Offers CBI Probe if Needed

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has declared the government's readiness to hand over illegal mining investigations to the CBI if the opposition questions the current CBCID probe. He asserted that action will be taken against anyone involved, including ministers or his own family, and ruled out the resignation of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. The CM accused the previous BRS government of using House Committees for blackmail and urged opposition leaders like Harish Rao and KTR to provide evidence to the CBCID. He stated the Congress government will not form a House Committee for political gain, instead focusing on a thorough inquiry to punish the culprits.

Key Points: Telangana CM on Illegal Mining: Action Against All, CBI Probe Option

  • Govt ready for CBI probe on illegal mining
  • Action promised even if ministers or CM's family involved
  • New policies to boost revenue for poor
  • Opposition accused of seeking House Committee for blackmail
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"We will take action against anyone, regardless of status of persons": Telangana CM on illegal mining

CM Revanth Reddy says Telangana govt will act against anyone in illegal mining, offers CBI probe, and challenges opposition to provide evidence.

"We will take action against anyone, regardless of the status of the persons - CM Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, March 29

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government is ready to hand over illegal mining issues to CBI, "if the opposition raised doubts" on the CBCID investigation, a release said.

The Chief Minister made it clear that the government will take action if Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy or CM Revanth Reddy's family is involved in illegal mining. "We will take action against anyone, regardless of the status of the persons". CM Revanth Reddy ruled out the resignation of Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy from the cabinet, it said.

Stating that the government adopted new policies to increase revenues and distribute the same to the poor, CM Revanth Reddy said that the Mining department has already collected pending tax revenue from Raghav Constructions in 2025.

The opposition was demanding the constitution of a House Committee to look into this matter, the CM alleged that the previous BRS government constituted 3 House Committees and used them to blackmail some persons and seize assets. "The BRS also encouraged party defections to derive political mileage. The opposition was demanding a House Committee with an intention of blackmailing and such political tactics will not workout".

The Congress Government has no intention of forming a House Committee merely to gain political advantage, the CM said, appealing to Harish Rao and KTR to furnish evidence to CBCID for further investigation, as per the release.

CM Revanth also urged the members of other parties to provide information to the authorities regarding the exploitation of Telangana's mineral wealth. The government assumed the responsibility of conducting a thorough inquiry and punishing the culprits. The Chief Minister clarified that the House Committee would submit the government, the release said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has seen mining destroy farmland in my home district, I welcome this tough stance. However, the refusal to form a House Committee is concerning. A multi-party committee ensures transparency. Why is the government afraid of it if they have nothing to hide?
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Vikram M
Good move! Illegal mining has been a cancer for Telangana's resources for years. The previous government turned a blind eye. At least this CM is talking about accountability. Collecting pending tax from Raghav Constructions is a start. Jai Telangana!
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Priya S
All talk. Every new government says this. The minister in question isn't even resigning while an investigation is on. That shows the real intent. Public memory is short, they think we will forget these promises in 6 months.
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Rohit P
The CM is right about the House Committees being used for blackmail in the past. Let CBI or CBCID do a professional job. Political committees just delay and muddy the waters. Give evidence to the agencies, as he said.
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Michael C
Interesting to see this level of political rhetoric. The mention of "family" being involved is a direct challenge to the opposition. This seems less about mining and more about political one-upmanship between Congress and BRS.

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