Revanth Reddy Blames Kishan Reddy and BRS for Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 Delays
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has blamed Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and the previous BRS government for delays in the Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 expansion. The state government is now pursuing alternative funding and central approvals to advance the major infrastructure project.
Highlights
- •Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy of blocking Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 funding.
- •The state government has taken over the metro project after L&T withdrew from further construction work.
- •Assets valued at ₹30,000 crore were reportedly acquired by the state government for ₹15,000 crore.
- •The government is seeking central approvals and planning low-interest loans to support the expansion costs.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has publicly accused Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy of deliberately impeding the release of necessary financial resources for the Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 expansion project. During a recent press conference held at the Telangana Secretariat, the Chief Minister expressed strong frustration regarding the delay, emphasizing that as the state's sole representative in the Union Cabinet, Kishan Reddy holds a critical responsibility to facilitate the project's progression.
Political Tensions Over Hyderabad Metro Expansion
The Chief Minister alleged that the hurdles faced by the project are rooted in political interference. Revanth Reddy explicitly claimed that Kishan Reddy is operating under the direction of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) and former minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR). He blamed these leaders for the stagnation currently plaguing the transit expansion efforts. To address these concerns and clear any misunderstandings, Revanth Reddy extended an invitation to Kishan Reddy and all BJP Members of Parliament for a comprehensive power-point presentation at the Secretariat.
Further addressing the project's history, the Chief Minister criticized the previous administration, noting that L&T had declined to proceed with the work, which contributed to further setbacks. Consequently, the state government opted to take control of the Hyderabad Metro project to ensure its continuity. According to the state government, they successfully acquired L&T assets valued at ₹30,000 crore for a significantly lower sum of ₹15,000 crore. With construction costs estimated at approximately ₹350 crore per kilometer, the state is now exploring options to secure low-interest loans to finance this major infrastructure goal.
Highlighting the broader economic context, Revanth Reddy noted that loans totaling ₹1.52 lakh crore were granted to the prior government led by KCR. The state government is currently maintaining heavy pressure on the central authorities to expedite the required approvals for the second phase of the metro network. This ongoing tug-of-war highlights the significant challenges facing critical infrastructure developments in Hyderabad, as the state government seeks to balance budget constraints with the urgent need for expanded public transportation solutions.
