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BJP threatens protests over Hussain Sagar draining
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an all-party meeting to discuss the proposal of the Telangana government to drain Hussain Sagar Lake. Speaking to media persons on the Assembly premises here, BJP floor leader Dr K Laxman strongly opposed the proposal and said many localities in Musheerabad Assembly constituency, which he represents
Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an all-party meeting to discuss the proposal of the Telangana government to drain Hussain Sagar Lake. Speaking to media persons on the Assembly premises here, BJP floor leader Dr K Laxman strongly opposed the proposal and said many localities in Musheerabad Assembly constituency, which he represents, would be affected if polluted water is drained out of the lake.
He also ridiculed the State government’s proposal to construct Vinayak Sagar near Indira Park for immersion of Ganesh idols. Referring to the objections raised by Save Our Urban Lakes (SOUL), an NGO, Laxman said the government should take the view of experts before taking any steps like completely draining out Hussain Sagar.
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He said at a time when the State government was unable to provide drinking water to the citizens of twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, it is ridiculous to even imagine of refilling Hussain Sagar lake with fresh water. The BJP leader threatened massive agitation if the State government fails to drop its proposal.
Meanwhile, BJP National Executive member and Former Minister Dr Nagam Janardhan Reddy demanded a high-level probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of Water Grid scheme. Addressing a press conference at the State BJP office here, Nagam alleged that the ruling party had entered into a secret deal with pipeline manufacturers and started releasing funds in the name of Water Grid. He said the project details were being dictated by the contractors and the government was not even listening to the opinions being expressed by department experts.
