Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy assured the completion of the Old City Metro line in Hyderabad before the next elections, promising to seek votes based on this fulfillment. He expressed willingness to support AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi in contesting on a Congress ticket and make him deputy chief minister if victorious. Criticizing the previous BRS government for delaying the project by a decade, Reddy highlighted Congress’s redesign of the metro route and ongoing land acquisitions for Phase II, including a 33 km stretch for Airport connectivity. He also proposed a joint venture with the Centre for funding, emphasizing a commitment to complete the project regardless of central support. Reddy clarified his reference to Prime Minister Modi as an “elder brother,” stating it was meant to emphasize cooperative Centre-State relations, not for political gains.

Metro Line in Old City by Next Election

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s Commitment:

• Promise: Complete the Old City Metro line in Hyderabad before the next elections.
• Context: Seeking votes for Congress in Chandrayangutta Assembly constituency based on fulfilling this promise.

Remarks on Akbaruddin Owaisi:

• Offer: Willing to allow Akbaruddin Owaisi, AIMIM floor leader, to contest on a Congress ticket from Kodangal and make him deputy chief minister if victorious.

Project Details:

• Old City Metro: Not considered an old habitation but the original city.
• Airport Metro Line: Planned from LB Nagar to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport passing through Chandrayangutta.

Congress Party’s Role:

• Initiation: Congress government initiated the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project.
• Funding: Former Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy provided viable gap funding.
• Phase II: Report submitted for extending the metro rail line by 78 km. Congress commits to completing the project regardless of central funding.

Criticism of BRS Government

Delay Accusation:

• Allegation: BRS government delayed the Old City Metro for 10 years, designing it to benefit real estate interests.

కొత్తగా 78 కిలోమీటర్ల మేర హైదరాబాద్ మెట్రో రైల్ ఫేజ్-2 నిర్మాణాన్ని జాయింట్ వెంచర్ విధానంలో చేపడుతామని ముఖ్యమంత్రి రేవంత్ రెడ్డి గారు తెలిపారు. శాసనసభలో శనివారం బడ్జెట్ పై చర్చ సందర్భంగా ఒరిజినల్ సిటీ (ఓల్డ్ సిటీ) అభివృద్దిపై సభ్యులు లేవనెత్తిన అంశాలకు సీఎం స్పష్టత ఇచ్చారు.… pic.twitter.com/WXfsbN7BL4

— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) July 27, 2024

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