Rising Opposition within Congress to HYDRAA’s Actions
As HYDRAA’s operations spark controversy, the Revanth Reddy government faces growing challenges, with two Congress leaders already opposing its methods and concerns of more expressing dissent
Hyderabad, September 30 2024 :- In a surprising move, Congress Working President and former MLA Jagga Reddy has come out against his own party’s leadership, opposing the decisions made by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Media reports have revealed that Jagga Reddy has written a letter to the HYDRAA Chief, urging them to inform him if any demolition action is planned in Sangareddy under the HYDRAA initiative. He stated that he would personally speak to CM Revanth Reddy to halt such action. Jagga Reddy reiterated the CM’s earlier statement that no demolition action would be taken without prior notice, and emphasized that this policy should also apply to Sangareddy.
Rumors of HYDRAA’s planned actions in Sangareddy have already sparked fear among local residents. However, Jagga Reddy reassured the public, asking them not to worry, confidently stating, “Main hoon na.”
Meanwhile, Khairtabad MLA Danam Nagender also voiced his opposition to HYDRAA’s actions. Speaking to the media, Nagender stood by his earlier statement that no action should be taken against poor residents living in slum areas, many of whom have lived there for over 20-25 years. He added that despite earlier demolitions in FTL and Buffer Zones, those areas did not experience flooding during the recent heavy rains.
Nagender emphasized that the government itself had regularized many of these houses, providing official electricity meters and collecting taxes. He insisted that HYDRAA’s actions should not target these residents. He further expressed his frustration with those who have been criticizing CM Revanth Reddy after the recent demolition drives, saying, “I cannot bear to hear such harsh words.”
According to Nagender, around 500 people had gathered at his house, expressing their grievances over the demolitions, a scene he found deeply upsetting. He has already spoken to the PCC President, requesting that HYDRAA avoid slum areas. Nagender also shared a video of former Chief Minister KCR, in which KCR called for the demolition of all houses built on nalas (drains), criticizing the BRS for allegedly inciting the public against the government.
Nagender further mentioned discussing the issue with party advisors to find a solution, while pointing out that large establishments like I-Max Theater, Jal Vihar, and Park Hotel have been built on FTL land long ago. He suggested that the handling of such matters requires careful consideration.
As HYDRAA’s actions continue to stir controversy, the Revanth Reddy government faces increasing challenges. With two prominent Congress leaders already opposing HYDRAA’s methods, there are concerns that more party members may join the opposition in the near future.
Akai News India
