Revanth seeks support of Union Ministers and BJP MPs for Centre’s clearances to projects

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy asked the political forces not to stall the State’s progress to fulfil their partisan interests, and the government would remove the obstacles created with renewed vigour for State’s sake.

Mr. Reddy said the government has launched a crackdown on illegal encroachments, citing the removal of the N Convention Center, which fell under Full Tank Level (FTL) violations. Film actor Nagarjuna has voluntarily handed over two acres of land for the city’s development, he said. Efforts are underway to rejuvenate Bathukamma Kunta, which he said was under occupation for 40 years.

The Chief Minister continued his criticism of the BJP, and alleged that the Centre is not supporting Telangana’s urban projects.

“Bengaluru, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh got metro rail. Gujarat got the bullet train. Delhi has Yamuna development, Uttar Pradesh has Ganga rejuvenation. Why then is Telangana’s Musi Riverfront Project denied Central funding?” he asked.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and all the BJP MPs must contribute to city’s development keeping aside political differences, he said asking them to take it as a suggestion than criticism.

He said the government plans to raise these concerns directly with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who will be in Telangana on Sunday. Demands for clearances on the Metro Phase-II, Regional Ring Road, and Musi project will be presented to him, he said.