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Telangana MLA, Collector Escape as Housing Block Basement Collapses During Site Visit

A viral video of the cave-in has intensified scrutiny of BRS-era construction, prompting pledges to complete the unfinished homes.

Overview

  • The basement of an under-construction 2BHK government housing block in Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla, collapsed on November 25 during an inspection by MLA Adi Srinivas and District Collector Garima Agrawal.
  • Supporters and officials pulled the MLA to safety as the floor gave way, and no injuries were reported.
  • Footage of the collapse circulated widely on social media, increasing public focus on the quality of the project.
  • Congress leaders, including Srinivas, blamed substandard work by contractors appointed under the previous BRS government, while BRS leaders accused the current Congress administration of corruption.
  • Local reports highlight 144 houses at the site with a stated cost of ₹5.61 crore, with residents calling for an investigation and quality audit as the MLA vows to complete and hand over the units to beneficiaries.