Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Nellore MLA Rejects Illegal Mining Allegations Against MP
A political argument is taking place in Nellore over claims of illegal mining.
Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy defended MP Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy.
She said allegations made by two YSRCP leaders were false.
She said Prabhakara Reddy has legitimate mining contracts across India.
She also said his group briefly worked in the quartz industry in 2024.
The group reportedly left that industry in 2025 to avoid controversy.
Prashanthi Reddy accused former MLA Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy of illegal mining.
She said voters would respond to the issue in upcoming local body elections.
Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy rejected illegal mining allegations against Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy.
She called claims by former Minister Anil Kumar Yadav and former MLA Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy false propaganda.
Prashanthi Reddy said Prabhakara Reddy holds legitimate mining contracts worth about Rs 50,000 crore nationwide.
She acknowledged the VPR group briefly entered the quartz industry in 2024 before withdrawing in 2025.
She alleged vigilance reports were being prepared regarding illegal mining by Prasanna Kumar Reddy in three locations.
- Who
- Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy defended Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy against allegations raised by former Minister Anil Kumar Yadav and former MLA Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy.
- What
- A political dispute over alleged illegal mining and the VPR group’s mining activities.
- When
- The counterattack was made on Thursday; the VPR group reportedly entered the quartz industry in 2024 and withdrew in 2025.
- Where
- The press conference was held at Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy’s office in Nellore; the alleged mining locations named were Talamanchi, Panchedu and Rajupalem.
- Why
- Prashanthi Reddy said the allegations were politically motivated and claimed the group withdrew from quartz mining to avoid controversy.
Defense of Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy
Illegal Mining Allegations
Validity of mining activities
Defense of Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy
Prashanthi Reddy said Prabhakara Reddy’s mining contracts are legitimate and worth about Rs 50,000 crore nationwide.
Illegal Mining Allegations
Former Minister Anil Kumar Yadav and former MLA Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy raised allegations of illegal mining against Prabhakara Reddy.
Quartz industry involvement
Defense of Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy
Prashanthi Reddy acknowledged the VPR group entered the quartz industry in 2024 but said it withdrew in 2025 to avoid controversy.
Illegal Mining Allegations
The group’s involvement in the quartz industry was cited in the context of the broader mining allegations.
Political motivation
Defense of Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy
Prashanthi Reddy described the allegations as false propaganda driven by political frustration.
Illegal Mining Allegations
The opposing leaders presented the mining issue as an allegation requiring attention; the article does not provide their detailed response to Prashanthi Reddy’s counterclaims.
- Main respondent
- Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy, Kovur MLA
- Person defended
- Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy, Nellore MP
- Alleged contract value
- About Rs 50,000 crore in legitimate mining contracts across the country, according to Prashanthi Reddy
- Quartz industry entry
- The VPR group briefly entered the industry in 2024
- Quartz industry exit
- The group withdrew in 2025
- Locations named
- Talamanchi, Panchedu and Rajupalem
- Political context
- The dispute is expected to feature in arguments ahead of local body polls