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Revanth Reddy Rejects Pressure, Defends Musi Project Plans
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said he would not give in to threats or political pressure.
He said people could persuade him through affection, but not by forcing him.
His comments came after Minister Konda Surekha was removed from the Cabinet.
The party’s disciplinary committee had recommended strong action against her.
Revanth Reddy also criticized the BRS and BJP over the Musi Rejuvenation project.
He said the project could create jobs and support a nighttime economy in Hyderabad.
He said his government funded and completed the Steel Flyover after accusing the previous government of not funding it.
He also promised more metro rail and bridge projects in the Old City.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said he would not yield to political pressure, positions of power or threats.
His comments followed Cabinet Minister Konda Surekha’s removal after the TPCC disciplinary committee recommended stern action.
Revanth Reddy accused the BRS and BJP of obstructing the Musi Rejuvenation project in Hyderabad.
He said the Musi project aims to create a nighttime economy and jobs for poor Muslim youth.
The Chief Minister promised to complete the Gowliguda–Chandrayangutta metro route before the next Assembly elections.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Konda Surekha, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee disciplinary committee, the BRS and the BJP.
- What
- Revanth Reddy rejected political pressure, discussed Konda Surekha’s removal, defended the Musi Rejuvenation project and announced Old City infrastructure plans.
- Where
- Hyderabad, particularly the Old City and areas including Gowliguda, Chandrayangutta, Miralam Tank and Nagole.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Why
- Revanth Reddy said he opposed pressure over political matters and argued that the Musi project would support the city’s nighttime economy and create jobs.
Government Position
Opposition Criticism
Musi Rejuvenation project
Government Position
Revanth Reddy said the BRS and BJP were creating hurdles to the project, which he said would promote a nighttime economy and jobs.
Opposition Criticism
The article says the BRS and BJP opposed or obstructed the project but does not provide their reasons or detailed response.
Hyderabad infrastructure record
Government Position
Revanth Reddy accused the previous BRS government of failing to allocate funds for city infrastructure and said the Congress government funded and completed the Steel Flyover.
Opposition Criticism
The article reports the criticism of the previous BRS government but does not include a response from the BRS.
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- A Revanth Reddy
- Cabinet action
- Konda Surekha was removed from her ministerial post on Thursday.
- Disciplinary recommendation
- The TPCC disciplinary committee recommended stern action against Konda Surekha.
- Musi project purpose
- The project is intended to create a nighttime economy and job opportunities for local poor Muslim youth.
- Metro commitment
- The Gowliguda–Chandrayangutta metro route is to be completed by the next Assembly elections.
- Additional metro expansion
- The network is planned to expand from Nagole to LB Nagar, Bandlaguda, Rajendranagar and Shamshabad.
- Bridge projects
- A three-kilometre cable bridge at Miralam Tank is under construction.
Quotes
A Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister speaking about the Musi project and steel flyover
“The project will also ensure job opportunities to youth from the local poor Muslim community. The KCR government did not spend a single penny on the bridge’s construction. However, the Congress government provided the funds and completed the bridge”
thehansindia.com
“I will visit the old city on Metro rail and seek votes in the next elections”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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