KTR Pledges to Scrap 'Future City' Project, Alleges Real Estate Misuse
Hyderabad, June 3 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) has vowed to scrap the proposed 'Future City' project, accusing the Congress government of misusing it for real estate interests.
Addressing a 'Meet the Press' programme organized by the Press Club at Somajiguda, KTR alleged that the Congress government had admitted before the High Court that the 'Pharma City' project did not exist. He claimed that lands originally surrendered by people for the establishment of Pharma City and industrial zones were now being diverted under the guise of the 'Future City' concept.
KTR accused the Congress government of attempting to engage in real estate business under the pretext of the Future City project. “Congress is trying to do real estate business in the name of Future City,” he alleged, adding that the government was making contradictory claims by stating in court that only Pharma City existed, while simultaneously attempting to allot plots in the same area for other purposes.
KTR also accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misleading journalists with promises of housing plots in the proposed project area. He suggested that if the government was sincere about providing plots to journalists, it should allot land in already identified locations or allocate land in areas such as Manchirevula or Budvel instead of 'imaginary' projects.
The former minister claimed that the previous BRS government had allocated Rs 100 crore for journalists’ welfare and issued the highest number of accreditations compared to any other administration. KTR assured journalists that a future BRS government would provide housing plots through a committee comprising journalists themselves to identify suitable locations.
KTR's allegations come as the BRS prepares to challenge the Congress government's initiatives, particularly those related to land use and development. The BRS has been critical of the Congress government's handling of various projects and has promised to rectify what it perceives as mismanagement and corruption if it returns to power.
The 'Future City' project, which was initially proposed to be a hub for technology, innovation, and green living, has faced criticism and skepticism from various quarters. KTR's allegations add to the growing concerns about the project's transparency and the government's intentions.
In response, the Congress government has been defending its projects and denying any misuse of land or resources. The debate over the 'Future City' project is likely to continue, with both sides vying for public support and trust in the run-up to the next elections.
