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Key Points

KTR strongly opposes the Telangana government's rushed acquisition of HCU land, calling it an environmental disaster in the making. He warns that destroying Hyderabad's green lungs without proper assessment mirrors Delhi's pollution crisis. The BRS has thrown its weight behind protesting students, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy in reversing its own land allocations. KTR promises to escalate the matter to the Centre, including seeking Union HRD Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's intervention.

Key Points: KTR Slams Telangana Govt Over HCU Land Grab Environmental Concerns

  • KTR questions urgency behind HCU land acquisition
  • Warns of Delhi-like pollution crisis if green cover is lost
  • BRS supports student protests against Congress govt
  • Plans to escalate issue with Central govt and HRD Minister
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BRS slams Telangana govt's rush to acquire HCU land, warns of environmental concerns

BRS leader KTR warns against HCU land acquisition, cites environmental risks and backs student protests against Congress govt's Rs 30,000 crore plan.

"Why is the state in such a hurry to grab this land? Destroying them without an EIA is a crime against Hyderabad's future. – KT Rama Rao"

Hyderabad, March 31

BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday questioned the state government's urgency in acquiring Hyderabad Central University (HCU) land, and warned of environmental consequences.

"Why is the state in such a hurry to grab this land? What is the rush to turn a green haven into a concrete jungle worth Rs 30,000 crore? HCU and its surrounding areas are among the last green lungs of this part of the city. Destroying them without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crime against Hyderabad's future. Are we heading towards a Delhi-like situation where breathing becomes a luxury?" KTR said.

Criticising the government's approach, he further stated, "Instead of stadiums and training centres, they now plan massive constructions to create another concrete jungle. This is a government obsessed with selling assets and piling up debt."

An official statement said that on March 24, BRS extended its full support to the ongoing protest by students against the Telangana State Congress government's decision to allegedly put the lands of Hyderabad Central University up for sale.

KTR announced this support on Monday. A delegation of student union leaders and students from Hyderabad Central University met KTR at Telangana Bhavan, appealing for his backing in their movement.The students expressed their anguish, explaining to KTR that while the Congress government had previously allocated these lands for university use, the same party's administration is now acting unjustly by auctioning them off.

Responding positively to their plea, KTR advised the students to expand their agitation to students of Hyderabad Central University and other Central universities across the country.

Given that the university operates under the Central government's jurisdiction, KTR assured the students of BRS' support in raising the issue with the Central government. He promised cooperation in facilitating a meeting with Union Minister of Human Resource Development Dharmendra Pradhan to address the preservation of the university's lands.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Finally someone speaking sense! We've already lost so much green cover in Hyderabad. HCU campus is one of the few peaceful green spaces left. Why can't they develop barren lands instead? 🌳
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Rahul S.
While I agree with protecting green spaces, I wish KTR had shown similar concern when his party was in power. This seems more like political point-scoring than genuine environmental concern.
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Ananya P.
As an HCU alum, this breaks my heart 💔 The campus is home to so many rare species of plants and birds. The government must reconsider!
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Vikram J.
Development is important, but not at the cost of environment. The government should conduct proper EIA and involve all stakeholders before making any decisions.
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Sarika M.
The comparison to Delhi's pollution is spot on. We're already seeing worsening air quality in Hyderabad. Preserving green spaces should be non-negotiable.
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Karthik R.
I appreciate that BRS is supporting the students' protest. This issue needs national attention. Maybe other political parties should join too for a united front.

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