KTR and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy Continue War of Words Over Indiramma Houses in Telangana
KTR and Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy exchanged sharp remarks over the Indiramma housing scheme as the Congress government plans one lakh houses in Hyderabad.
A war of words is continuing between K. T. Rama Rao and Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy over the Indiramma housing scheme in Telangana.
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Speaking in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy challenged KTR over the construction of Indiramma houses in the state.
The minister stated that he would contest the next elections only if the Congress government constructs more houses than those built during the ten-year BRS rule. He further said that if more houses are built than during the BRS government period, KTR should stay away from contesting elections.
Political Exchange Continues Between KTR and Ponguleti
The exchange of political statements between the two leaders has intensified over the Indiramma housing scheme.
KTR had earlier challenged the Congress government regarding the construction of Indiramma houses in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, and reportedly stated that he would take political renunciation if the claim was proved.
Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy responded to KTR’s challenge through Twitter and defended the Congress government’s housing plans.
Cabinet Decides to Construct One Lakh Indiramma Houses in Hyderabad Corporations
Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stated that during the cabinet meeting chaired by A. Revanth Reddy on May 23, it was decided to construct one lakh Indiramma houses in the three corporations of Hyderabad.
The minister also said that 4.5 lakh houses are being constructed in the state within the first two-and-a-half years after the Congress government came to power.
He remarked that people in villages who received houses under the Indiramma scheme know the benefits of the program.
Ponguleti Comments on KTR and BRS
Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stated that KTR would understand the impact of the Indiramma housing scheme if he visited villages and interacted with families who benefited from the houses.
He also commented that KTR would not understand the situation by staying in farmhouses.
The minister further said that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy would inaugurate the construction of 2.5 lakh houses on June 1.
Ponguleti reminded KTR that the Congress party had shown its strength in by-elections held after the Assembly elections.
He added that people were prepared to give “VRS” to the BRS in the next elections and remarked that KTR did not need to take political renunciation.
The political exchange between BRS working president KT Rama Rao and Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy over the Indiramma housing scheme has intensified in Hyderabad. Ponguleti challenged KTR regarding the number of houses being constructed by the Congress government and stated that one lakh Indiramma houses would be built in Hyderabad corporations following a cabinet decision chaired by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The minister also said that 4.5 lakh houses are under construction across the state and that the Congress government would continue implementing the housing program.
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