CPI (M) Demands Probe into Polavaram Project Mismanagement

CPI (M) politburo member BV Raghavulu calls for an investigation into the alleged mismanagement and financial waste in the Polavaram project during Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure, highlighting unaddressed compensations and halted rehabilitation efforts.

The CPI (M) politburo member BV Raghavulu has accused the Jagan Mohan Reddy government of squandering thousands of crores on the Polavaram project, urging a thorough probe against politicians, bureaucrats, and contractors.

Raghavulu emphasized that many affected individuals have not received due compensation or rehabilitation, calling it a national project that should be managed by the Union government with full responsibility.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu released a white paper detailing discrepancies, including damaged structures and halted works, attributing significant project delays and financial misuse to the succeeding government.

(With inputs from agencies.)