KTR questions: Where is Rahul Gandhi?

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) launched a fierce attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of being “destructive” due to its handling of the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) land dispute.

Speaking to the media, KTR accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s administration of prioritizing real estate profits over environmental conservation and student welfare. The controversy emerged after the state government decided to auction 400 acres of ecologically sensitive HCU land in Gachibowli, sparking protests from students who argued that the move threatened local wildlife and biodiversity.

KTR, after meeting with protesting students, condemned the government’s actions as harmful to Hyderabad’s future. “This is a destructive government focused on selling public assets and incurring more debt,” KTR charged, claiming that this reflected a broader pattern of financial mismanagement under Reddy’s leadership. He also criticized the use of police to detain protesting students as an indication of the government’s oppressive tactics.

Real Estate focused

KTR questioned the necessity of auctioning the HCU land, noting that the government controls 45,000 acres for projects like Future City and Pharma City. “Why target these 400 acres, which are the last green lungs of Western Hyderabad?” he asked, accusing Reddy of treating his role like that of a “real estate agent” rather than a responsible elected official.

KTR also raised concerns about the impact on wildlife, citing a video showing deer fleeing bulldozers as an example of the government’s disregard for the environment.

Where is Rahul Gandhi?

In a pointed critique, KTR also questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s silence on the issue, despite his previous advocacy for the environment and visits to HCU. “Where is Rahul Gandhi now, when his party’s government is attacking students and destroying the environment?” KTR asked, pledging that the BRS would continue to fight the issue both legally and politically, including raising it in Parliament.