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Minister Seethakka slams politically motivated propaganda, reaffirms commitment to tribal welfare

Mulugu (Telangana), June 27 (UNI) In a strongly worded response to politically motivated misinformation, Telangana Minister for Panchayati Raj, Rural Development and Women & Child Welfare, Dr Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, condemned the circulation of a purported Maoist letter and the false propaganda stemming from it.
Speaking to the media during her visit to Eturu Nagaram in Mulugu district Friday, Seethakka expressed deep anguish over the use of vulgar and derogatory language against her, questioning the insensitivity of political opponents in targeting a woman minister for petty gains.
Referring to the GO 49, which had stirred unrest among tribal communities, Seethakka clarified that despite not being the Tribal Welfare Minister, she had taken proactive steps. "In a meeting with all ST MLAs, cutting across party lines, we decided to repeal GO 49 in the interest of tribal development and forest dwellers' rights," she said, reaffirming her unwavering commitment to tribal welfare.
Seethakka lashed out at the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), accusing the party of orchestrating false narratives out of frustration over her elevation. "They cannot digest that a Koya woman now holds the prestigious Panchayati Raj portfolio—one of the biggest departments in 75 years. This targeted campaign is rooted in caste and gender bias," she asserted.
Drawing attention to atrocities during the BRS regime, she recalled how tribal women were tied to trees and beaten, and even mothers of infants were jailed. "Those who committed such inhumane acts have no moral right to now cry for tribals," Seethakka charged, adding that had they provided housing for forest dwellers during their 10-year rule, current issues would not have arisen.
Responding to recent incidents involving forest department overreach in Mulugu and Bhadradri Kothagudem, the minister disclosed that Forest Minister Konda Surekha had intervened and spoken to senior forest officials, including PCCF Suvarna, assuring strict action against erring officials. “We are taking steps to ensure that such aggressive actions against forest children (tribals) do not recur,” she said.
Seethakka also criticised attempts to politicise the Maoist letter, saying it was unclear if it was even genuinely issued by Maoists. “Some media outlets and political entities are distorting facts and adding comments that were never mentioned in the letter, simply to target me,” she lamented.
Highlighting her grassroots engagement, she said she spends two to three days a week in tribal regions like Mulugu and Adilabad to monitor development works and interact with locals. "I have never been away from my people. The same forces that failed to defeat me in elections are now trying to defame me," she said.
Seethakka emphasised her consistent stand on tribal and forest rights, stating, “Whether in power or in opposition, my fight has always been for the forest people. My slogan remains unchanged: don’t destroy new forests; don’t abandon old ones.”
The minister invoked the legacies of Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr B R Ambedkar, pledging to safeguard the constitutional rights of SC, ST, and BC communities. “Inspired by our great leaders, I will remain a dedicated servant of the tribals, the downtrodden, and all those in need,” she affirmed.
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