Revanth Reddy’s defence of HYDRAA shameful: KTR
Hyderabad, July 28 : Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday termed as “shameful” the defence of HYDRAA by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy even after the High Court’s strong observations.
He accused the Congress government of using the agency as an instrument of political intimidation, selective demolitions, and extortion rather than lawful governance.
Calling upon the Chief Minister to respect the judiciary, KTR said it was shameful that Revanth Reddy continued to defend the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA).
“Respect the High Court. Respect democracy. A government that refuses to respect judicial institutions has no moral authority to speak about the rule of law,” he said while speaking to reporters in New Delhi.
The High Court on Monday directed the Chief Secretary to replace HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath with another officer. The direction came on a contempt of court petition filed by a construction company.
Describing HYDRAA as a “nine-headed monster,” KTR alleged that the agency had transformed into a tool for blackmail, intimidation, and political vendetta. He said that if BRS is voted back to power, HYDRAA would be abolished on the very first day, in line with the spirit of the High Court’s observations.
KTR alleged that HYDRAA had selectively targeted the houses of ordinary people while turning a blind eye to alleged encroachments by influential politicians, ministers, MPs, and powerful builders.
He questioned why structures belonging to politically connected individuals in lake beds and FTL areas had escaped action while homes of poor families were demolished despite court protections.
The BRS working president accused the Chief Minister of creating large-scale destruction in Hyderabad in the name of HYDRAA. He said that despite being in office for two years, the government had failed to build homes for people but had instead demolished thousands of houses.
Alleging that HYDRAA had become an extortion mechanism, KTR claimed the agency was being used to threaten builders and collect money. He further alleged that what was once known as EVDM had merely been renamed as HYDRAA and converted into a machinery for blackmail and coercion.
He also recalled his earlier allegations regarding irregularities in the TDR system, claiming that artificial demand was created to facilitate massive financial gains.
KTR further accused Revanth Reddy of repeatedly disregarding judicial directions despite numerous contempt proceedings and said the Chief Minister’s continued defence of HYDRAA reflected arrogance rather than accountability.
He also alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was acting as a “secret political ally” of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He claimed it was widely known that the BJP was shielding the Chief Minister and protecting him from allegations relating to contracts and corruption involving his relatives.
He also alleged that despite Enforcement Directorate raids on Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, the BJP-led Union Government had failed to act decisively.
“There is no need for us to seek political engagement with Revanth Reddy. Our fight is against his anti-people government, and we will continue to stand with the people of Telangana,” KTR said.
He accused the Congress government of using the agency as an instrument of political intimidation, selective demolitions, and extortion rather than lawful governance.
Calling upon the Chief Minister to respect the judiciary, KTR said it was shameful that Revanth Reddy continued to defend the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA).
“Respect the High Court. Respect democracy. A government that refuses to respect judicial institutions has no moral authority to speak about the rule of law,” he said while speaking to reporters in New Delhi.
The High Court on Monday directed the Chief Secretary to replace HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath with another officer. The direction came on a contempt of court petition filed by a construction company.
Describing HYDRAA as a “nine-headed monster,” KTR alleged that the agency had transformed into a tool for blackmail, intimidation, and political vendetta. He said that if BRS is voted back to power, HYDRAA would be abolished on the very first day, in line with the spirit of the High Court’s observations.
KTR alleged that HYDRAA had selectively targeted the houses of ordinary people while turning a blind eye to alleged encroachments by influential politicians, ministers, MPs, and powerful builders.
He questioned why structures belonging to politically connected individuals in lake beds and FTL areas had escaped action while homes of poor families were demolished despite court protections.
The BRS working president accused the Chief Minister of creating large-scale destruction in Hyderabad in the name of HYDRAA. He said that despite being in office for two years, the government had failed to build homes for people but had instead demolished thousands of houses.
Alleging that HYDRAA had become an extortion mechanism, KTR claimed the agency was being used to threaten builders and collect money. He further alleged that what was once known as EVDM had merely been renamed as HYDRAA and converted into a machinery for blackmail and coercion.
He also recalled his earlier allegations regarding irregularities in the TDR system, claiming that artificial demand was created to facilitate massive financial gains.
KTR further accused Revanth Reddy of repeatedly disregarding judicial directions despite numerous contempt proceedings and said the Chief Minister’s continued defence of HYDRAA reflected arrogance rather than accountability.
He also alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was acting as a “secret political ally” of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He claimed it was widely known that the BJP was shielding the Chief Minister and protecting him from allegations relating to contracts and corruption involving his relatives.
He also alleged that despite Enforcement Directorate raids on Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, the BJP-led Union Government had failed to act decisively.
“There is no need for us to seek political engagement with Revanth Reddy. Our fight is against his anti-people government, and we will continue to stand with the people of Telangana,” KTR said.
