Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Hits Political Roadblock: Rao Blames BJP for Delay

Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao criticizes BJP's G Kishan Reddy for allegedly obstructing Hyderabad Metro Phase 2. Accusations highlight political tensions between Telangana and the BJP over developmental projects. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy questions central support disparities, urging cooperation for state progress.

In a recent development, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao has accused Union Minister G Kishan Reddy of stalling the much-anticipated Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 project. Speaking to ANI, Rao expressed disappointment with what he sees as the BJP's impediments to the project's progress, and questioned the motives behind opposing essential developmental initiatives in Telangana.

Rao highlighted concerns shared by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy about the central government's support for projects in other cities like Visakhapatnam and Ahmedabad while leaving similar initiatives in Telangana stranded. He criticized what he perceives as intentional delays, reiterating the need for collaborative development efforts.

Accusing Reddy of failing his constituency, Rao urged the Union Minister to prioritize Telangana's infrastructural needs. Against the backdrop of an intense political face-off over the metro extension's funding, concerns about a low-interest loan sanctioned but withheld by the Indian Railway Finance Corporation add another layer to the conflict. With key players in politics allegedly influencing the outcome, questions about regional development priorities remain unanswered.