Hyderabad, Nov. 14: Former Minister and BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the proposed Musi beautification project, alleging that the government had neglected pollution problems in Vikarabad.
Sabitha visited Musi-affected areas in Vikarabad along with former MLA Methuku Anand and other BRS leaders on Saturday.
Speaking to the media, she said the Chief Minister had been discussing Musi beautification and sewage treatment for the past two years. She questioned the proposed expenditure of ₹50,000 crore while basic pollution issues remained unresolved in Vikarabad.
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Sabitha asked why the sewage treatment plant (STP) in Vikarabad had not been repaired. She alleged that officials and the government had failed to address the issue.
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She said the Musi originates in Vikarabad and its water eventually reaches Gandipet. However, she alleged that sewage pollution was affecting water quality along the river.
Sabitha also raised concerns about farmers using polluted water for irrigation. She said borewells in nearby agricultural fields were reportedly yielding contaminated water.
She warned that crops and vegetables grown using polluted water could pose health risks to consumers.
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Questioning the government’s approach to the Musi project, Sabitha said Revanth Reddy should first address pollution at the river’s source in Vikarabad. She accused the Chief Minister of forgetting his roots.
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