Hyderabad: BRS Deputy Floor Leader Harish Rao demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of two workers who died in a gas leak at Saraka Chemical Industry in Sangareddy district. He also called for better medical treatment for the injured and a thorough investigation into the incident. The Harish Rao Saraka plant demands followed the accident in the Gaddapotharam Industrial Area of Jinnaram mandal on Friday.
Harish Rao expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. He urged the state government to ensure that injured workers received proper treatment. He also demanded strict action against those responsible for the incident.
The BRS leader criticised the Congress government over repeated industrial accidents. He alleged that official negligence was putting workers’ lives at risk. He questioned why similar incidents continued to occur despite past tragedies.
Harish Rao also raised concerns about the enforcement of industrial safety standards. He alleged that authorities were failing to supervise industries adequately. Furthermore, he criticised ministers for visiting accident sites and posing for photographs instead of ensuring workers’ safety.
Harish Rao Saraka plant demands focus on industrial safety
Harish Rao questioned when the government would take firm action against industrial owners who allegedly ignored safety standards. He demanded a detailed probe into the Saraka Chemical Industry accident. He also called for strict action against the company’s owners if they were found responsible.
The BRS leader urged the government to strengthen safety measures across industries. He said authorities must take steps to prevent similar accidents. He also called on the state to protect workers who travelled to industrial units for employment.
The Harish Rao Saraka plant demands also included compensation for families affected by the Sigachi industrial tragedy. He reminded Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of the compensation commitment of Rs 1 crore for each of the 54 families who lost their breadwinners in the Sigachi incident.
Harish Rao demanded that the government fulfil that promise and provide the announced compensation to all 54 families.