BRS MLA KP Vivekananda criticises CM Revanth Reddy over policy u-turns

Says Congress government's decision to extend Metro corridor to Medchal, Shamirpet vindicates groundwork laid by Chandrashekhar Rao government

Hyderabad: BRS MLA KP Vivekananda criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to follow the developmental roadmap established by former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, particularly in the expansion of Hyderabad Metro Rail and other key sectors.

He charged Revanth Reddy with pursuing regressive policies and frequent u-turns over his decisions, hindering Telangana’s progress.

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Speaking during a press conference at Telangana Bhavan on Thursday, Vivekananda stated that the Congress government’s decision to extend the Metro corridor to Medchal and Shamirpet vindicates the groundwork laid by the Chandrashekhar Rao government.

He questioned the delay in starting Metro expansion projects and demanded clarity on timelines. “It is not correct to claim that work will begin only with assistance from the Centre. If the government fails to start these projects, the BRS will launch a fight on behalf of the people,” he said.

Vivekananda said the BRS government had approved the third phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail for expansion up to Medchal and Shamirpet before the last Assembly elections, including appointing a consultant. However, Revanth Reddy canceled these projects upon taking power, in an attempt to erase the progress achieved during Chandrashekhar Rao’s tenure.

“The cancellation of the Raidurg-Shamshabad Metro route is a blow to the nearly 10 lakh IT employees who reside on this corridor,” he said.

The MLA criticised the lack of progress on the elevated corridor project from Paradise junction to Military Dairy Farm road, for which Revanth Reddy laid the foundation about a year ago.

“Revanth’s decisions are driven by ego, not development. Telangana would have been on a path of progress had K Chandrashekhar Rao’s initiatives been continued. Revanth Reddy is cancelling Chandrashekhar Rao’s projects only to take a u-turn and resume them to publicise them as his initiatives,” he added.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy, former MLA Balka Suman and others also spoke.