The BRS accused the Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of delaying the Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion. It questioned the lack of approval for Metro Phase II, criticised the shelving of the Raidurg-Airport corridor and raised concerns over irrigation projects
Conflicting reports have emerged over the Telangana government’s plan to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T, with the Centre reportedly advising the State to fund the project independently.
The appointment of SBICAPS to review Hyderabad Metro Phase-I valuation, financing and Phase-II expansion has raised fresh concerns over delays in the takeover process and the future of Metro Phase-II, with the State and Centre set to act on the consultant's recommendations
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of creating uncertainty over Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion and demanded transparency on Metro Phase-II funding. He questioned financing arrangements, land allocation, project priorities and the government's engagement with the Centre on approvals
Uncertainty over Union Budget allocations has pushed Telangana into a fiscal squeeze. With no firm Central support for major projects, the State may rely on higher borrowings, asset monetisation and tax revisions to sustain welfare and infrastructure commitments
Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar wanted the team of senior officers to make recommendations to the CM K Chandrashekhar Rao to facilitate in deciding the prioritization of corridors
