Hyderabad: BRS senior leader Harish Rao has condemned Revanth Reddy for his “Tughlaq-like” actions concerning the Musi beautification and Hydra projects. In a statement urging victims to maintain their courage and self-confidence, he emphasized that the BRS leaders stand in solidarity with them.
During a visit to the homes of Musi and Hydra victims in Haidharshakot, Harish Rao assured, “We, the BRS MLAs, will act as a protective shield to ensure that this government does not touch your homes. If bulldozers come, they will lift us first; there is no question of touching your houses.”
Rao raised concerns regarding the construction of six large multi-storey buildings on the Musi River, questioning, “Why are you not demolishing those new buildings? Do you think poor people are voiceless and that no one will come forward if anything happens to them? The BRS party stands by the poor, and we need to recognize that KCR is with us.”
He added, “Seeing your pain brings tears to my eyes.” He recalled that in 1994, when Congress was in power, permissions were granted to all victims. He challenged Revanth Reddy, stating, “Why should the poor pay the price for your mistakes? Indiramma’s rule was supposed to provide shelter and shade to the poor. But your Indiramma rule is attempting to destroy the lives of the poor!”
Rao further remarked, “The bulldozer regime is operating in Telangana… that’s why you should remove the hand symbol and adopt the bulldozer symbol. Seeing your pain brings tears to my eyes. Listening to your sorrows, seeing your tears, even a stone-hearted person would melt. But I cannot understand why Revanth’s heart does not melt.”
He concluded with a direct challenge to Reddy, stating, “First, demolish the house you built.” He noted that the house Revanth constructed in Survey Number 30 in Kodangal was built in Reddikunta and demanded, “First, demolish that. Your brother’s house is also in FTL—do you and your brother have special rules?”