Revanth vows Musi project at any cost, warns against encroachments

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has reiterated his commitment to the Musi river rejuvenation project, warning that encroachments near water bodies will be demolished without hesitation.

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday asserted that the River Musi rejuvenation project would be implemented at any cost and warned against any construction near water bodies.

“All the owners, if they vacate voluntarily, can take away their belongings. Irrespective of the backing they have or those who try to exert pressure through the media, I will not stay calm. Things might get delayed by a day or two, but demolitions will be taken up,” Revanth Reddy asserted at a conclave here on Friday.

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The Chief Minister stated that all structures built within river boundaries would be demolished and that encroachments on drains (nalas) would also be cleared without hesitation.

Calling it a warning, Revanth Reddy said people should stay away from water bodies and cautioned that any structures built near them would face demolition. “I will behave ruthlessly,” he stressed.

He further said several former Chief Ministers had promised to rejuvenate the Musi river, but none had pursued the project to completion.

Reiterating his commitment, Revanth Reddy said the Musi rejuvenation project would move forward despite objections from different sections. He maintained that cleaning the river was essential to transform Hyderabad into a world-class city.

He also said the government would deal firmly with drug-related offences and warned that those involved in drug abuse would face strict punishment.