Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has pledged to surmount challenges in building the Bharat Future City by attracting global investors to establish their businesses in what he envisions as a pioneering state-of-the-art city in India. At the launch of ‘Vanamahotsavam-2026’ in Gurramgunda, Rangareddy district, he emphasized the government’s unwavering dedication to the Future City project despite resistance from the Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Reddy criticized the BRS for advocating solely for pharmaceutical companies in the Future City, alleging that their opposition was baseless.
The Chief Minister condemned the BRS for obstructing the development of the Future City across 30,000 acres and insisting on exclusive establishment of pharma companies. He dismissed their demands, asserting that the project aims to benefit future generations. Reddy also challenged BRS leader Harish Rao’s threat to scrap the Future City project if elected, urging him to focus on winning in Siddipet first. He highlighted the relocation of Siris pharma company from LB Nagar after significant struggle, warning against potential risks to the public if pharma companies are concentrated in the Future City.
Revanth Reddy accused the Opposition of plotting to hinder the Future City by filing complaints in the High Court and National Green Tribunal. He revealed plans to create a 15,000-acre forest within the ‘Bharat Future City’ to ensure substantial green cover, urging the public to rebuke project opponents. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of past government initiatives like HITEC City and the international airport in elevating Hyderabad’s global standing. Reddy criticized the BRS for opposing the Musi Rejuvenation project, citing pollution-related challenges faced by residents along the Musi river.
Expressing concern over pollution-induced hardships faced by Nalgonda district residents, particularly health issues leading to migration, Reddy vowed to revamp the Musi River along a 55-km stretch. He defended the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) against criticism, emphasizing the agency’s role in preventing flooding and safeguarding vulnerable communities. Reddy underscored the government’s commitment to tackling encroachments on water bodies to avert environmental crises, stressing the importance of maintaining Hyderabad as a sustainable and livable city.
