Telangana CM Revanth Blames KCR for ‘Deaths’ of Untraced SLBC Tunnel Collapse Victims
Will the Telangana CM’s Blame Game Work?
In a shocking turn of events, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel on March 2, nine days after the tunnel collapsed and trapped eight men, who are now feared dead. As the rescue operation continues, the Chief Minister has shifted his focus to politics, blaming Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief and former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao for the incident.
KCR, the Architect of the Disaster?
Speaking at a public meeting in Wanaparthy on March 2, CM Revanth Reddy blamed KCR for the incident, alleging that the previous government had caused undue delays in the irrigation project, which eventually led to the accident. "You delayed our projects… Because works were stalled, today the roof collapsed and eight people died. Isn’t this sin yours, KCR?" he questioned.
The Chief Minister’s blame game has sparked a political row, with both BRS and BJP attacking the ruling Congress and blaming it for the tragedy. The opposition parties have criticized the government for allegedly endangering human lives by undertaking the project without proper planning.
The Tunnel Calamity: A Complex Story of Corruption and Negligence
The SLBC tunnel, located at Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district, was part of the Alimineti Madhava Reddy Project (AMRP) aimed at providing water to dry regions of the Nalgonda and Nagarkurnool districts. The project was delayed for years, and the tunnel’s construction faced significant challenges due to its location in a geologically fractured zone and groundwater aquifer area.
The collapse of the tunnel and the subsequent rescue operation have raised questions about the quality of construction, the role of contractors, and the negligence of the government. The incident has also sparked a debate on the management of the irrigation sector by the BRS during the last 10 years and its handling by the Congress government during the last 14 months.
What Went Wrong?
According to sources, the tunnel’s excavation was being carried out by the US firm Robbins Inc, and contractor JP Associates. The trapped workers include two engineers, two machine operators, and four workers. The incident has left many questions unanswered, including the cause of the collapse, the role of the government in the project, and the fate of the trapped workers.
Kholtur, the Hero of the Hour?
Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has accused KCR and Harish Rao of crippling the Irrigation sector, alleging that they spent Rs 1.81 lakh crore on projects that did not deliver water as intended. He has also questioned the role of BRS leaders in the incident, pointing out that they were silent during the Srisailam Left Bank Power Station blast and the Devadula Lift Irrigation Project tunnel flood.
The Battle for Power: A Game of Blame and Politics
The incident has escalated tensions between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS, with both sides trading barbs and accusations. The ruling party has dismissed the opposition’s criticism, while the opposition has demanded a judicial probe into the incident.
Conclusion: A Tragic Story of Human Loss and Politics
The SLBC tunnel collapse is a tragic incident that has left eight men feared dead and many more questions unanswered. As the rescue operation continues, the Telangana government and the opposition have engaged in a blame game, with each side accusing the other of negligence and lack of planning. The incident has raised serious concerns about the management of the irrigation sector and the construction of the SLBC tunnel. As the state and the nation wait with bated breath for the outcome of the rescue operation, one thing is clear: the SLBC tunnel collapse is a tragic story of human loss and politics gone wrong.
Will the Telangana CM’s blame game pay off?
Only time will tell.
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