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Key Points

KTR has strongly criticized CM Revanth Reddy's ambitious Future City project, stating it violates land acquisition laws. The BRS leader claims the government wasted public funds while misleading farmers and citizens. Revanth Reddy, however, remains defiant, comparing his vision to past iconic developments like Hi-Tech City. The project aims to be a sustainable, ultra-modern metropolis with specialized zones like AI City and Pharma Hub.

Key Points: KTR Says Revanth Reddy's Future City Has No Future Over Land Issues

  • KTR claims land diversion for Future City violates Land Acquisition Act
  • Revanth Reddy dismisses allegations of personal benefit
  • Future City proposed as Telangana's fourth major urban hub
  • Project aims to be India’s first Net-Zero sustainable city
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No future for 'Future City', says KTR on CM Revanth Reddy's dream project

BRS leader KTR slams CM Revanth Reddy's Future City project, citing legal hurdles over Hyderabad Pharma City land diversion.

"No Future for this so-called Future City! A classic example of what happens when a clueless leader runs the State. - K.T. Rama Rao"

Hyderabad, Aug 17

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao has said that there is no future for ‘Future City’ proposed by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, as the lands acquired for Hyderabad Pharma City cannot be diverted.

“No Future for this so-called “Future City”! A classic example of what happens when a clueless leader runs the State. Revanth first scrapped Hyderabad Pharma City, then floated an imaginary Future City on the same lands. As per the Land Acquisition Act 2013, land acquired for a particular public purpose cannot be diverted for real estate initiatives for the benefit of friends and family,” Rama Rao said in a post on ‘X’ on Sunday while reacting to media reports about legal hurdles for the Chief Minister’s ambitious project.

The former minister said he had warned about this two years ago in the state Assembly. “After spending hundreds of crores on PR blitz, today even officials admit serious legal hurdles Public money wasted. Farmers betrayed. Citizens fooled,” he added.

CM Revanth Reddy has been aggressively pushing for Future City, proposed as the fourth city after Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Cyberabad.

"I will develop the city in a great manner that people will remember for 100 or 1000 years in future. Former CM Chandrababu Naidu developed Hi-tech City, YS Rajashekhar Reddy constructed the Outer Ring Road. Quli Qutub Shah laid strong foundation by constructing Charminar. Likewise, my name will also be etched in history forever," the Chief Minister said at the CREDAI property show on August 15.

He also dismissed the allegation of KTR that he floated the idea of Future City for his and his family’s benefit.

“Some people are calling Future City a ‘Four Brothers City’. You are all my brothers; I am designing it for your benefit. I don’t care about others’ comments,” he told the real estate developers.

Future City is proposed over an area of 765.28 square kilometres, spanning 1.80 lakh acres across 56 villages from seven mandals of Rangareddy district. This includes 20,000 acres acquired by the previous BRS government for Hyderabad Pharma City.

In March, the state government formed Bharat Future City Development Authority (BFCDA) with the Chief Minister as its chairman.

The government has announced that it will be India’s first Net-Zero Future City, which will set a new standard in sustainable and smart urbanisation.

“Designed to rival the world’s top cities, this eco-friendly, ultra-modern metropolis will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and a pollution-free environment,” Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said in his Budget speech.

It is proposed to have specialised zones such as an AI City, Pharma Hub, Sports City, and Clean Energy Innovation Zone.

- IANS

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Shreya B
As someone who lost land in Pharma City acquisition, this is heartbreaking. Our fields were taken for 'public purpose' and now they want to build luxury apartments? Government should return land if they can't use it for original purpose. #JusticeForFarmers
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Arjun K
The Net-Zero concept sounds amazing! If executed properly, this could put India on global map for sustainable urban development. But I hope it doesn't become another Dholera Smart City - all hype no delivery. 🤞
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Priya S
KTR makes valid points about land diversion, but where was this concern when BRS was in power? All politicians are same - only change is the party symbol. Common people suffer while they play their games.
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David E
As an urban planner working in Hyderabad, I must say the scale is ambitious but unrealistic. We need phased development focusing on existing urban challenges first. The AI City concept is exciting though - if done right could create many tech jobs.
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Nisha Z
"Four Brothers City" comment shows how cheap our politics has become. Instead of vision, we get personal attacks. Hyderabad deserves better leadership - whether from BRS or Congress. Development should be above party politics!
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Vikram M
Before dreaming of 1000-year legacy, CM should look

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