Accusing MIM leadership of deliberately neglecting the Old City, Leader of Opposition in Telangana Legislative Council Mohammed Ali Shabbir has promised guaranteed development of all backward areas by utilising his MLC funds, wherever required.
He said that Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi was firm on development of Old City and he would soon visit here to ensure that the region get deserved attention from the authorities. He also assured that the Metro Rail will come to Old City at any cost.
Shabbir Ali, along with other senior Congress leaders, undertook padayatra in Barkas, Chandrayangutta and Chanchalam wardson Monday evening. Addressing street corner meetings, Shabbir Ali said he would ensure completion of pending water reservoir in Barkas area. If required, he said he would utilised his MLC funds for the same. He said that the Congress party would find a permanent solution for the drinking water problem being faced by the people of Old City. “Instead of resolving the water crisis, the MIM leaders encouraged water mafia wherein common residents were forced to buy drinking water for Rs. 10 per barrel. Common residents fail to get even one pot of water while the mafia manages to sell over 10,000 barrels daily thus extorting over Rs. 1 lakh from the poor residents. People should vote for the Congress candidates to end this mafia raj,” he said.
The Congress leader listed out various schemes implemented by the previous Congress regime which partially developed Hyderabad. He said that the construction of Bandlaguda Road, Chandrayangutta flyover, Uppuguda flyover and the international airport at Shamshabad have improved the economy in and around Barkas and Chandrayangutta areas. However, the benefit did not reach all the residents due to the negligent attitude of MIM leadership. He alleged that the MIM leaders did not allow major developmental activities in the region. They also opposed setting up of good educational institutions, major hospitals and other public utility facilities.
The padyatra of Congress leaders was joined by hundreds of local residents who welcomed and garlanded them at various places. They were also offered ‘Ghawa’ and dry-fruits, as part of tradition to welcome guests.
