CM Revanth praises Nizams Hyderabad

Telangana CM Revanth Praises Nizams’ Legacy

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy recently praised the Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties for their visionary contributions to building Hyderabad into a world-class city. Speaking during a discussion on the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRA) in the Assembly, Revanth emphasized the lasting impact of these dynasties on the city’s infrastructure and heritage.

Both the former BRS government and the current Congress government have acknowledged the significant role of these dynasties. Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao often praised the two dynasties in fluent Urdu, and Revanth echoed similar sentiments in his speech. He highlighted how both dynasties, despite their different policies and ideologies, built Hyderabad from scratch and left an enduring legacy.

Revanth, often seen as a representative of rural masses, sought to connect with the Old City by reminiscing about his visits to Charminar for biryani and Irani Chai. He noted that Quli Qutb Shah designed the city’s initial layout, and the seven generations of Nizams added iconic structures like Charminar, which symbolizes Hyderabad’s culture and heritage. He emphasized the thriving small-scale industries around Charminar, such as bangles, jewelry, textiles, food and beverages, entertainment, and forex, in localities like Eidi Bazar, Patherghatti, and Gulzar House.

Revanth also spoke about the historic structures, areas, and institutions built during the reign of the two dynasties, including Golconda Fort, Purana Pul, City College, Petlaburj Hospital, Aliya Girls School, Niloufer Hospital, Osmania General Hospital, High Court, Osmania University, Osmansagar and Himayathsagar reservoirs, and the underground drainage system, which remains the main sewerage system of the city.

“People think that the Qutb Shahis only built the seven tombs in that area, but 100 historic structures were built in 106 acres of that heritage monument,” Revanth pointed out.

He also appreciated the urban forest in Vikarabad, established by the Nizams, which contains medicinal plants that are still life-saving today. He noted that the seventh Nizam respected democracy and donated his lands for public use for future generations.

Revanth acknowledged the efforts of successive governments in developing Hyderabad, from the first chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, Burugula Ramakrishna Rao, to Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy. He contrasted this with the BRS government’s development approach, criticizing them for building luxurious structures like Pragathi Bhavan (now Praja Bhavan) and Dr. BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat while demolishing historic sites like a mosque and an Ammavaru temple in the old secretariat premises.

“While those dynasties built the city’s infrastructure to benefit the common people, the BRS government only built for their luxurious lives,” Revanth said, adding, “Masjid ko shaheed karoge toh aapki sarkar bhi shaheed hogi.”

Discussing HYDRA, Revanth explained the need for streamlining development within the outer ring road to meet the growing demands of Hyderabad’s increasing population and migrants seeking better livelihoods. He highlighted issues like inconsistent road widths in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district, which cause traffic bottlenecks, and the lack of coordination among officials of different departments and local bodies.

“To bring all these under one system, we have proposed HYDRA so that everything could be managed efficiently,” he explained. He also addressed water scarcity issues, illegal constructions on water bodies, and outdated drainage systems unable to handle the current levels of rainfall.

Instead of addressing these pressing issues, the previous BRS government focused on building luxurious houses and making false claims about developing Hyderabad as a world-class city. “We need to show a permanent solution. That is why we are establishing HYDRA. Here on, people should be scared of even encroaching the lakes, nalas, and the roads,” Revanth declared.

The commitment of the chief minister to his words is being closely watched by the Old City’s populace, particularly regarding the restoration of heritage structures like the Osmania General Hospital, which has suffered from official neglect for decades, irrespective of the ruling party, CM Revanth praises Nizams Hyderabad

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