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The State Government has leveled serious accusations against the Opposition BRS party, claiming they are deliberately obstructing development projects for political gain. The government points to the recent attack on officials at Lagacharla village, allegedly orchestrated by a BRS candidate, as evidence of the party's subversive tactics. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, in a press statement, asserted that the government is meticulously investigating the attack and will hold accountable all BRS leaders implicated in the violence against Vikarabad Collector Prateek Jain, RDO, and other officials.
Vikramarka further expressed deep concern about the BRS's alleged strategy of instigating violence for political maneuvering. He criticized BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the former Chief Minister, for failing to condemn the attack and for remaining silent on the party's motives behind orchestrating such incidents. Vikramarka raised questions about the BRS's intentions in provoking attacks on officials who were merely attempting to understand the concerns of affected families in the village. He expressed alarm at the party's utilization of innocent farmers for their own political agenda.
Drawing parallels to the past, Vikramarka highlighted the BRS's history of instigating youth from marginalized communities to engage in extreme actions during the separate statehood movement. He emphasized that the farmers, instead of resorting to violence, have the option of engaging in constructive dialogue with the government. The government, according to Vikramarka, has maintained an open door for negotiations, allowing farmers to approach them at any time to discuss their grievances and seek solutions.
In stark contrast to the BRS's perceived approach, the Congress Government, as highlighted by Vikramarka and his cabinet colleague Ponnam Prabhakar, strongly believes in democratic principles and upholds the right to peaceful protests. However, they unequivocally stated that the government will not tolerate any attempt by protesters to take the law into their own hands.
Both Ministers emphasized the public support for industrial development in backward regions like Kodangal, arguing that the BRS actively opposes such development and creates obstacles to hinder the process. They cited the absence of any attacks on officials during previous land acquisitions for development projects as evidence of the BRS's current obstructionist behavior.
The government, according to the Ministers, is committed to fostering industrial development in underdeveloped areas, recognizing it as the key to creating employment opportunities for local youth. In response to inquiries, Vikramarka clarified that the proposed site at Lagacharla is not solely designated for a pharmaceutical industry, but will be developed into a broader industrial cluster in the interest of the local community. He also addressed concerns regarding pollution by stating that the government plans to establish pharma clusters at various locations to prevent concentrated pollution.
The government's stance on industrialization and its accusations against the BRS highlight the ongoing political tensions and contrasting visions for the state's development. The BRS's alleged actions, if proven true, raise serious concerns about the potential for political manipulation and violence to disrupt economic progress and impact the lives of ordinary citizens.
Source: Govt. charges BRS with hatching conspiracies to stall development projects for political gains