Telangana Leaders Clash Over Musi River Project

The ongoing political feud in Telangana centers around the Musi Riverfront Development project, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders exchanging accusations over project costs and effectiveness. K.T. Rama Rao of BRS alleges that the project's estimated cost has inflated from Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 1.5 lakh crore, suggesting a potential scam, while he claims that previous initiatives by BRS effectively addressed the river's pollution. In response, Congress media chair Sama Ram Mohan Reddy challenged BRS leaders to verify their claims by testing the river water quality themselves, questioning the efficacy of the sewage treatment plants constructed under BRS governance. Revanth Reddy defended the project's legitimacy and purpose, inviting public input and asserting that it aims for the rejuvenation of the Musi rather than mere beautification. The Chief Minister has also proposed a joint visit to the river without security to confront the challenges faced by displaced families, emphasizing a commitment to improving their living conditions. The political discourse highlights contrasting narratives regarding environmental management and governance in Telangana.