BRS leader Manne Krishank opposed Minister D Sridhar Babu’s proposal to merge Secunderabad Cantonment Board with Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, demanding its withdrawal. He cited public support for a GHMC merger, calling the move undemocratic and urging transparent consultation with residents.
The Defence Ministry has formed a six-member panel to review Cantonment Boards’ finances, explore revenue reforms, and suggest measures for sustainability, raising concerns of possible mergers.
Auto drivers and unions joined the BRS signature campaign in Secunderabad Cantonment supporting the SCB merger. BRS leader Manne Krishank said drivers backed the drive by scanning a QR code. Pamphlets will be distributed to 5,000 houses on February 23
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) signature campaign seeking support for the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) merger with GHMC entered its third day, drawing strong participation from Rasoolpura slums.
The BRS signature campaign supporting the Secunderabad Cantonment Board merger with GHMC saw an overwhelming response in Rasoolpura, with over 2,300 signatures collected on Day 1 as residents, especially women, backed the move for better civic facilities
The BRS launched a one-lakh signature campaign seeking the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment Board with civic corporation, accusing BJP and Congress leaders of politicising the issue and creating public confusion instead of pursuing it collectively
MLA Sri Ganesh began a relay hunger strike at Dr BR Ambedkar Statue in Karkhana, urging the Central government to expedite the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment civilian areas with GHMC. He accused the BJP-led Centre of delaying SCB polls since 2020 and failing to act on the merger.
Secunderabad Cantonment Congress MLA Sri Ganesh will stage a relay hunger strike demanding the merger of civilian areas of the Cantonment with GHMC. The protest follows the Centre’s decision to extend the tenure of nominated members in Cantonment Boards
