Fix Hyderabad before building Future City, says KTR

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, questioning Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's "Future City" vision and alleging that the administration has failed to address Hyderabad's pressing urban challenges.

Speaking during an informal media interaction, KTR said the government was neglecting the existing city while promoting ambitious plans for a new urban development project. He argued that Hyderabad continues to face recurring flooding, traffic congestion and infrastructure management issues, making the government's focus on a Future City disconnected from public concerns.

KTR claimed that people do not trust the idea of building a new city when the present one is struggling with basic civic issues. He alleged that the Congress government has failed to effectively manage monsoon preparedness and urban infrastructure, resulting in hardships for residents during heavy rains. According to him, the government has not adequately maintained infrastructure projects developed during the previous BRS administration.

KTR also criticized the handling of transportation infrastructure, particularly the airport metro project. He alleged that the project, which could have eased traffic congestion and benefited lakhs of commuters, was stalled by the present government. He contended that Hyderabad's growing traffic and mobility challenges require immediate solutions rather than long term announcements.

Targeting the government's flagship urban initiatives, KTR alleged that agencies created to address civic and environmental issues have not delivered the expected results. He claimed that citizens continue to face flooding and other urban problems despite repeated claims of progress by the government.

Stating that Hyderabad's residents are more concerned about improving the existing city than creating a new one, KTR said the government should prioritise strengthening civic infrastructure, urban planning and public services. He maintained that restoring public confidence requires visible improvements in Hyderabad's day to day governance before pursuing large scale future city projects.