Dharani Scam : In a scathing accusation against the BRS government, senior BJP leader, former Union Minister, and Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Javadekar has unveiled what he calls the “biggest scam” of the administration—the Dharani revenue portal. According to Javadekar, this controversy eclipses even the notorious Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, with small and marginal farmers reportedly losing their lands without any avenue for recourse.
Addressing a press conference flanked by prominent party members including TS BJP president G. Kishan Reddy and Rajya Sabha MP K. Laxman, Javadekar highlighted the gravity of the situation. He asserted that tampering with land records is a serious offense, leaving countless citizens grappling with the fallout. The alleged mishandling of land records through the Dharani portal, he claimed, will be a focal point in the upcoming manifesto release by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Biggest Scam ever happening in Telangana #DharaniPortal #DharaniScam pic.twitter.com/15NFCrVEZZ
— జనని జన్మభూమి జనసేన (@Rahulnayak_JSP) November 15, 2022
Critical Allegations
Javadekar pointed out several troubling aspects of the Dharani portal implementation. He lamented the disappearance of village records and the absence of Gram Sabhas, which were crucial for ratifying transactions and verifying ground-level data. Moreover, he accused the government of amalgamating agriculture and non-agriculture lands, removing essential columns from land documents, and failing to scrutinize the antecedents of the third-party firm responsible for the portal’s development.
Impact on Various Land Categories
The ramifications, as per Javadekar’s claims, extend to various categories of land, including properties belonging to temples, evacuee properties, lands seized by the Enforcement Directorate, lakes, industrial properties, and more. He alleged rampant manipulation facilitated by the Dharani portal, with unauthorized alterations and notional registrations being rampant.
#DharaniScam@ErriGulabi @GemsOfKCR @SelavuDora https://t.co/yM2pgTjVU0
— Prasad Peketi (@PrasadPeketi) July 11, 2023
Call for Action
Expressing solidarity with affected farmers, Javadekar vowed to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice once in power. He urged affected individuals to come forward and share their grievances, providing contact information for communication.
Response to Opposition
Responding to criticism from opposition parties, particularly the Congress, Kishan Reddy dismissed their promises as hollow, citing instances of unfulfilled commitments elsewhere. He emphasized the BJP’s commitment to addressing issues and delivering on promises made to the electorate.
Historical Context
Reddy also invoked the historical context of Telangana’s formation, attributing it to sustained agitations and parliamentary pressure led by BJP MPs. He criticized the Congress Party for its handling of the statehood movement, holding them responsible for the deaths of numerous youths during the agitation.
Conclusion
As allegations of corruption and mismanagement continue to swirl around the Dharani revenue portal, the BJP has positioned itself as a champion of accountability and transparency. With promises of thorough investigation and remedial action, the party seeks to galvanize support and address the concerns of affected citizens. However, amidst the political wrangling, the fate of those whose lands hang in the balance remains uncertain, awaiting a resolution to this contentious issue.