Residents Stand Firm Against Demolition, Asserting Their Right to Stay in Their Homes
Hyderabad September 28,2024 : A wave of protests swept through the city on Friday as families residing near the Musi River voiced their anguish over the government’s survey and planned demolitions. Markings left by revenue officials on their homes have ignited fears among these families, who perceive the threat of losing their residences as a drastic alteration to their lives.
Faced with an uncertain future and the looming threat of bulldozers, many families took to the streets to express their concerns. Residents from Musi River areas, including Asad Baba Nagar, New Maruti Nagar Colony, and Langar Houz, gathered in large numbers to protest against the proposed demolitions.
Among the protesters was a woman who directly confronted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, stating, “We voted you into office, and now you are putting us on the streets. We don’t want to move to London; we want to keep our homes that we purchased with our hard-earned money. We don’t want 2BHK units; these houses are a result of our blood and sweat. If you want to go to London, go ahead, but don’t make us homeless!”
Many protesters voiced their frustrations, asserting that the demolition actions were a consequence of the Congress party not receiving votes in the city. One participant declared, “Is this how you plan to stay in power? Revanth Reddy, this is your last chance; next time, you won’t be the Chief Minister. This is the promise you made to the poor!”
Another protester added, “This is the peak of oppression. We have lived here for nearly 20 years, and several families have made this area their home for three generations. Many people shared their heartbreaking stories today.”
Residents from neighborhoods like Langar Houz, Attapur, and Bapu Ghat joined together, chanting slogans such as “We Want Justice,” while denouncing the Congress government. Banners proclaimed “Say No to Demolitions,” amplifying their calls for action. The protests led to significant traffic disruptions at Langar Houz and near the Ring Road.
In several areas, including Satyanagar and New Maruthi Nagar North Colony, residents resisted the survey and marking of properties, expressing their anger at the government’s unilateral decision to displace them. Some women were heard stating their unwillingness to move from their homes to the promised 2BHK units in Uppal or Kollur.
The streets of Asad Baba Nagar, Moosanagar, and Shankarnagar were filled with local residents, including women and children, waving black flags and chanting against the government. “These are our homes, and we want to live here. We don’t want to move,” they asserted.
This incident has highlighted the growing tension between the government and residents, who are demanding respect for their rights and a halt to the demolitions that threaten their way of life. The government’s response to these protests remains to be seen, as the voices of the affected families grow louder in their plea to remain in their homes.
