The takeover of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I has triggered political debate, with doubts cast on the Telangana government’s assertion that it can independently execute Metro Phase II despite mounting financial pressures.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over the delay in Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, alleging the Congress government failed to secure Central approval despite repeated visits to Delhi and accusing it of mishandling Metro expansion plans
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleged that BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao was behind efforts to delay Hyderabad Metro Phase II expansion. He claimed a Rs 13,600-crore loan was being blocked for political reasons despite all formalities being completed.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged the Centre to expedite approval for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II expansion, covering 122.9 km across seven corridors at a cost of Rs 38,595 crore.
The Telangana High Court has directed the State government and HAML to file a detailed affidavit on permissions and construction activities for Metro Phase-II near heritage structures, following allegations of violations of the Telangana Heritage Act
