Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says Future City land acquisition cannot be stopped
Revanth Reddy asserted that land acquisition for Future City cannot be stopped despite farmer protests. He urged cooperation, assured fair handling of concerns, and highlighted rising land prices and the project’s long-term development potential
HYDERABAD: Amid protests by farmers over land acquisition for the proposed Future City and radial roads, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made it clear that the process cannot be halted.
He said all legal formalities, including notifications, have been completed. “If not today, tomorrow, the land will be transferred to the government. There is no scope to stop the process, though it may be delayed temporarily,” he said.
The Chief Minister was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the Future City Police Commissionerate building on Tuesday.
He acknowledged that some farmers have concerns, particularly over compensation and aspects of the Bharat Future City project. He directed elected representatives to engage with farmers, address their concerns and prevent legal disputes.
Revanth Reddy said delaying decisions could hurt landowners. He noted that those who accepted compensation earlier had opportunities to buy land in areas such as Yacharam, Kadtal and Amangal, which may no longer be feasible due to rising prices.
He pointed out that land prices near the project have surged sharply in recent months. When enquired about land prices near Future City, people reply that six months back Rs 3 crore was quoted and now the prices have shot up to Rs 6 crore, the Chief Minister stressed.
“If farmers do not accept the current compensation, they may not be able to afford land even in yards after parting their lands in acres,” he said and wanted farmers to make use of the opportunity.
The Chief Minister appealed to farmers to cooperate over the next two years to help lay the foundation for a world-class city.
“Irrespective of their stature, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Trump or even Elon Musk should have to come here. The government will take the responsibility in making them realize the mistake of not investing in the Future City,” Revanth Reddy maintained.
Revanth Reddy said delays in development projects lead to cost escalation and hinder progress. He described the proposed development in Rangareddy district as a transformative initiative.
He said the Future City could have been located in other areas such as Medchal or beyond Patancheru, but was finalised in the present region due to his admiration for the area.
Referring to earlier plans for Pharma City, he said efforts were made to ensure minimal pollution, and similar care was being taken in developing Future City.
“There will be a few people, who cannot stomach development and keep cursing the government but their curses are like music to me. I feel like watching the Telugu classic movie Shankarabaranam,” Revanth Reddy said.
He acknowledged that large projects may involve some shortcomings, whether related to the Musi rejuvenation, Regional Ring Road or Future City. “If any inconvenience has been caused, it was not intentional. I am here to correct mistakes,” he said, urging people to support development.
