BRS Slams Congress Govt Over SCCL Crisis: Harish Rao Demands Dasara Bonus

BRS leader and former minister T. Harish Rao on Tuesday blamed the Congress government in Telangana for the decline in the performance of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), and demanded that the government immediately announce the Dasara bonus for the company's workers. Rao's remarks came during a press conference in Hyderabad, where he accused the ruling party of neglecting the interests of SCCL employees.

Rao pointed out that SCCL, a major coal producer and a key revenue source for Telangana, has seen a slump in production and productivity under the Congress regime. He alleged that the government's decisions, including delays in clearing projects and lack of support, have adversely affected the company's operations. The BRS leader also criticized the government for not yet announcing the Dasara bonus, a customary annual payment to SCCL workers, which he said has caused anxiety among employees.

The criticism from BRS comes amid growing political tension in Telangana, with the Congress government facing pressure to address issues in the public sector. The demand for the Dasara bonus is likely to resonate with SCCL workers and their families, who form a significant vote bank. The government has not yet responded to Rao's allegations, but the issue is expected to intensify political debate in the state.