Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has issued a sharp public appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding immediate action and a full-fledged investigation into the alleged Rs 10,000 crore scam and environmental devastation in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, KTR accused the Congress-led state government, under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, of orchestrating a massive fraud involving the illegal mortgaging of over 400 acres of forest land. He challenged the Prime Minister to back his environmental rhetoric with decisive action, thereby disproving growing allegations of collusion between the BJP and Congress in the state.
“This isn’t just an environmental catastrophe; it’s a Rs 10,000 crore scam by the Congress government,” KTR declared, referring to the alleged clearance of ecologically sensitive forest land adjacent to the University of Hyderabad. The forest, home to peacocks, deer, and other endangered species, is considered vital for the city’s ecological balance and groundwater sustainability.
Despite protests from environmentalists, student groups, and an existing Supreme Court order halting land auctions, the land was allegedly cleared for commercial infrastructure projects, including an IT park. KTR claimed that the state government mortgaged the land—without legal title or environmental clearances—to secure a massive loan, calling the move both “reckless” and “illegal”.
He cited the Central Empowered Committee’s (CEC) findings, which confirmed financial irregularities and recommended probes by national agencies such as the CBI, RBI, SEBI, SFIO, and the CVC. The BRS has already submitted supporting documentation to these authorities.
KTR also referenced Modi’s recent remarks in Haryana, where he condemned deforestation in Telangana, asking whether they were merely “lip service”. He challenged the Prime Minister to act decisively, stating, “It’s time to show Telangana that BJP and Congress aren’t colluding and that you truly care about environmental protection.”
Slamming Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for dismissing wildlife concerns, KTR pointed to a Telangana High Court Registrar’s report confirming the presence of significant fauna in the area, including protected species. He also criticised the mortgaging of a water body within the disputed land zone as a blatant disregard for environmental and public interest.
“Leaders like Revanth Reddy, who shamelessly exploit systems, must be exposed,” KTR said, demanding full accountability and urging Modi to prove his commitment to both environmental protection and transparent governance.
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