AIMIM raises objections to ‘illegal’ survey at Telangana’s Musi riverfront

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Tuesday raised objections over the demolition activities undertaken by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA) in the wake of the Musi Riverfront development.
A delegation of AIMIM MLAs led by Ahmed Balala Saab, Mubeen Saab, Zulfeqar Saab, and Kausar Mohiuddin submitted their concerns to the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD). The delegation asked for the details regarding the date of the survey, the legal basis under which the survey was conducted, and whether a preliminary or final notification was issued before the survey to define full tank level (FTL) and buffer zone boundaries.
They further enquired if the survey had been conducted with assistance from the revenue, irrigation, and other pertinent departments. They also questioned whether the boundaries established in 2003 were taken into account prior to the demolition drive. Additionally, the delegation sought clarification on the need for a review.
Earlier on Monday, AIMIM protested at the Bahadurpura Mandal Revenue Office against the demolitions.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) slammed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, accusing him of creating chaos and misery for the people of Hyderabad, especially during the festive seasons of Dussehra and Bathukamma.
KTR made these remarks while interacting with people affected by the Musi River floods in Tulasi Nagar, Amberpet Constituency. KTR said that poor people in the area are living in constant fear of their homes being demolished, uncertain of when the government might take action.
He alleged that Revanth Reddy, out of revenge for not receiving votes from Hyderabad’s citizens, was deliberately targeting and demolishing the houses of the poor.
KTR further asked the Chief Minister whether any of the six pre-election guarantees, which were promised to be fulfilled within 100 days, had been implemented.
He questioned whether the promises made to farmers, women, and the elderly had seen the light of day, accusing the Congress party of failing to deliver on its commitments.
KTR particularly took issue with Congress’s claim to spend Rs 1.5 lakh crore to clean 55 kilometres of the Musi River.
He expressed disbelief at the figure and asked whether the real agenda was to loot public funds under the guise of development.