Musi Project: Displaced Residents Demand Relocation Within Same Locality, Meet Deputy CM
“This was a meeting only with Block A residents to present their representation in a one-on-one discussion. We are expecting the same call for representatives of all other blocks”: A Resident
HYDERABAD: Residents expected to be displaced from Madhu Park Ridge A Block has asked the government to treat them as partners in the Musi River rejuvenation project and demanded rehabilitation within the same locality, at their meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka here on Monday.
A delegation of Block A residents met the Deputy CM at Praja Bhavan and submitted three proposals, seeking consideration on humanitarian grounds, while reiterating that they did not oppose the Musi development works. They said their primary concern was relocation within the same area so that their livelihoods are not disrupted.
“This was a meeting only with Block A residents to present their representation in a one-on-one discussion. We are expecting the same call for representatives of all other blocks,” a resident said.
Residents made it clear that distance is their main concern. “Our main concern remains the same. We want land or housing within the same circle, somewhere close by,” the resident said, adding, “If we have a 1,500 sq ft flat, that is sufficient for us, but it has to be nearby. We work here and cannot shift 20 to 30 kilometers away.”
The Deputy CM assured them that all three proposals would be examined from a humanitarian perspective and that justice would be done. He directed MRDCL managing director E.V. Narasimha Reddy and Rangareddy district collector Narayana Reddy to review the submissions and place a report before the Musi Cabinet Sub-Committee.
Residents maintained that discussions with the government are ongoing and will support the project if compensated properly.
Those who submitted the representation included Madhu Park Ridge A Block President Dr. K. Srisailam, Secretary Dr. Kareemulla, Advisor Sanjay Shukla, Legal Advisor Pratap Reddy, JAC member B.N. Reddy, Vice President Rambabu, and others.
