HILTP was formulated during BRS regime, KTR signed file related to policy: Telangana Revenue Minister

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Telangana Revenue Minister criticized K.T. Rama Rao for his role in the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy, claiming it was formulated under the BRS regime. He accused KTR of land misuse for personal gain.
HILTP was formulated during BRS regime, KTR signed file related to policy: Telangana Revenue Minister
A What happened
Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Telangana's Revenue Minister, has publicly criticized K.T. Rama Rao for his involvement in the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy (HILTP). Reddy stated that the policy was created during the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) regime, with KTR signing off on it while serving as the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister. He accused KTR and his father, former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, of manipulating land use for personal gain, particularly in areas like Kokapet and Neopolis. Reddy highlighted the conversion of industrial land in L.B. Nagar to residential zones despite pollution complaints from residents. He also suggested that both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and BRS share similar views on the HILTP, implying a lack of genuine opposition between the two parties.

Key insights

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    Criticism of Land Policy: Minister Reddy criticized KTR's role in formulating HILTP.

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    Allegations of Land Misuse: Accusations were made regarding personal gain from land conversions.

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    Public Complaints Ignored: Residents' concerns about pollution were reportedly overlooked.

Takeaways

The ongoing debate over the HILTP highlights tensions within Telangana's political landscape, particularly regarding land management and public accountability.

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