HYDERABAD- In a recent development, allegations of fraudulent activities within the Dalit Bandhu and Minority loan schemes during the BRS regime have come to light, causing an uproar among the affected individuals. Media and social media platforms are abuzz with reports of high-ranking leaders and intermediaries allegedly pocketing large sums of money intended for the beneficiaries of these government initiatives.
The controversy escalated when petitioners, reportedly from the Dalit Bandhu scheme, threatened to file complaints with the police. In response, disgruntled senior BRS party leader Haleem Qamar expressed his support for the petitioners through a viral video on social media. Qamar urged the petitioners, belonging to both the Dalit and Minority communities, to approach the police and Chief Minister Mr. Revanth Reddy, demanding a thorough investigation into the alleged scams.
During the BRS regime, the Dalit Bandhu scheme was initiated, promising a direct loan of 10 lakh rupees to the Dalit community. However, reports suggest that influential leaders and middlemen took advantage of the scheme, receiving substantial amounts to manipulate the selection of beneficiaries. In the first phase, BRS party leaders were allegedly approved as Dalit Bandhus in each assembly constituency, leading to widespread complaints of irregularities and rigging.
Furthermore, in the second phase, applications for 1100 units in 5 divisions of Nizamabad Urban were allegedly directed through SC Corporation to elected corporators and senior leaders. Complaints emerged of corporators receiving large sums through middlemen, resulting in financial losses for the applicants. The situation worsened after the BRS party’s electoral defeat, with petitioners demanding the return of the money they had given as advance.
In response to the growing discontent, leaders from the so-called Dalit Sangam staged a dharna at the Collectorate, urging the government to continue the scheme to alleviate pressure on the petitioners. The issues extend beyond the Dalit community, with complaints of irregularities also surfacing among Muslims, alleging commissions of up to Rs. 30,000 in the Rs. 100,000 scheme approved by the previous government.
Haleem Qamar, a vocal member of the BRS party, took to social media to highlight the alleged frauds, including unauthorized drainage of Muram, illegal occupation of government lands, and scams in the Dalit Bandhu and minority loan schemes. Qamar called for a comprehensive investigation into these allegations. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, responding to the outcry, has urged affected individuals to approach the police, assuring them of full support.
It is noteworthy that Haleem Qamar, despite being an active participant in the Telangana movement and a member of the BRS party, has now voiced concerns about injustices within the party during the assembly elections. As the controversy unfolds, calls for accountability and a transparent investigation into the alleged scams continue to gain momentum.
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