Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) official spokesperson Sama Rammohan has levelled serious allegations against BRS leader and former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar, accusing him of misappropriating funds meant for Dalit welfare during his tenure in the SC Gurukula educational system.
Speaking at a press conference, Rammohan claimed that Praveen Kumar diverted funds under the guise of welfare schemes for Dalit children, while simultaneously defaming the government. “He used Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s name but ignored the constitutional principles Ambedkar stood for,” he alleged.
Citing findings from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, Rammohan highlighted irregularities in a coding education initiative, stating that Rs 4 crore was spent annually on training just 240 students. He pointed out that permissions were obtained from only two out of the three firms involved, and that the project bypassed the mandatory e-tender process.
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“Under the pretext of promoting technology, Praveen Kumar facilitated financial mismanagement. Similarly, ₹20 crore was spent on IIT and JEE online coaching without tenders or prior approval from the finance department,” he said, demanding a full-fledged inquiry into the matter.
Rammohan further alleged that funds allocated for summer camps, student uniforms, and even blankets were misused. “Despite being in charge for 11 years, full occupancy of seats in SC Gurukul schools was never achieved. Now, under the Congress-led government, all seats have been filled,” he stated.
He concluded by asserting that the current government is transparently providing free coding training to over 1.2 lakh students across Telangana, in stark contrast to the alleged irregularities during Praveen Kumar’s tenure.