"Students, unemployed, farmers upset": BRS leader Harish Rao slams Telangana Govt over state budget

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 26 : Targeting Congress-led government in Telangana, Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader T Harish Rao said that they did not include any of the six guarantees in the Budget that they had spoken of during elections.
"They (State Government) did not include any of the six guarantees in Budget that they had spoken of during elections. Students, unemployed, employees, farmers, and women are upset with this Budget. They had expected a lot. They did not fulfill any of their promises," Rao said.
On the other hand, Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister Captain N Uttam Kumar Reddy welcomed the Telangana Budget 2024-25, presented by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. He stated that the budget demonstrates a clear vision for Hyderabad's transformation into a world-class city.
"The Telangana budget has placed Hyderabad at the forefront of its development agenda, allocating a substantial Rs 10,000 crores to transform the state capital into a modern, sustainable, and citizen-centric metropolis. The budget outlines a multi-pronged approach, addressing key areas such as infrastructure, transportation, disaster management, and environmental rejuvenation," he said.
Mentioning the Metro service, Reddy said that the Congress Government proposes to expand the Metro Rail by developing 78.4 km of five extended corridors with an outlay of Rs 24,042 crores. This expansion will connect key areas, including the Old City and Shamshabad Airport, providing citizens with a convenient and efficient mode of transportation. The budget also proposes developing Nagole, LB Nagar, and Chandrayanagutta stations as interchanges, further enhancing connectivity.
The minister also welcomed the allocation of significant funds to strengthen civic bodies responsible for Hyderabad's development. These include Rs 3,065 crore for GHMC, Rs 500 crore for HMDA, and Rs 3,385 crore for the Metro Water Works.
He said these funds would enable the civic bodies to enhance services and infrastructure. Similarly, the allocations of Rs 200 crore for HYDRAA, Rs 100 crore for extending the Metro to the airport, Rs 200 crore for ORR development, Rs 500 crore for the extension of the Metro to the Old City, Rs 50 crore for MMTS, and Rs 1,500 crores for the Musi Riverfront project would boost development in all areas, including the Old City.
The Musi River, once the city's lifeline, has suffered from neglect and pollution. He said that the Musi Riverfront Development project, modelled after the Thames Riverfront Project in London, would rejuvenate the river and its surrounding areas.
Uttam Kumar Reddy stated that establishing HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Relief and Asset Protection Agency) would serve as a model for the entire country to ensure a coordinated and effective disaster response mechanism.