BRS slams Congress over rampant sand mining in Godavari basinBRS leaders accused the Congress government of ignoring rampant illegal sand mining in the Godavari basin. They alleged misuse of welfare schemes, shortage of funds for gram panchayats, and delay in local body polls, demanding urgent action and allocations for village infrastructure. “The entire Godavari belt is witnessing sand loot with the support of Congress leaders,” Reddy asserted, warning that continued plunder would inevitably turn the fertile areas into barren patches. Reddy highlighted the acute shortage of funds in gram panchayats, which has left villages in darkness. Reddy further criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for delaying local body elections out of fear of defeat.