Hyderabad, April 3, 2025 – In a bold statement, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has issued a stern warning to potential investors eyeing the 400-acre land in Kancha Gachibowli, declaring that the party will reclaim and transform it into a massive eco park if it returns to power in the next elections.
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Key Highlights of KTR’s Press Conference
- “If the Congress doesn’t stop, we will mobilize Hyderabad’s people and march to HCU,” KTR warned.
- Condemned “midnight demolition drives” where trees were felled despite court orders.
- Accused CM Revanth Reddy of acting like a “real estate broker” by auctioning public green spaces.
- Urged builders to stay away, warning, “Invest at your own risk—we will take back this land.”
- Contrasted BRS’s past environmental decisions, citing withdrawal of SRDP projects near KBR Park after public protests.
Why Is Kancha Gachibowli Land Disputed?
The 400-acre green belt near Hyderabad Central University (HCU) is one of the city’s last major urban forests, hosting:
- 237+ bird species
- Wildlife like spotted deer, wild boars, and endangered reptiles
- Critical groundwater recharge zone
Despite a High Court stay, the state government deployed JCBs overnight, triggering massive student protests.
BRS’s Multi-Pronged Opposition
KTR revealed that his party has:
- Raised the issue in Rajya Sabha
- Arranged student meetings with Union Education Minister
- Provided legal aid to protesters
- Plans mass mobilization if demolitions continue
“The Congress bulldozes democracy along with trees,” he said, slamming the “weekend destruction strategy” where trees were axed when courts were closed.
KTR Slams Congress’s Hypocrisy
- “Rahul Gandhi once stood with HCU students for justice—where is he now?”
- Mocks Rahul as “Laapata Leader” for silence on green cover destruction.
- Questions CM Revanth Reddy’s priorities: “He works 18 hours a day but can’t spare 10 minutes to think about Hyderabad’s future?”
- Highlights Congress’s double standards: “They scrapped Pharma City but are eager to destroy Kancha Gachibowli.”
What’s Next?
With the High Court hearing pending, the fate of Kancha Gachibowli remains uncertain. However, KTR’s ultimatum has escalated the political battle:
- BRS ready for mass protests if demolitions resume.
- Investors warned of future land reclamation.
- Public pressure mounts to save Hyderabad’s green lung.
“No one should buy those 400 acres… We will convert them into an eco park,” KTR reiterated, signaling a major environmental and political showdown.
