Fri Dec 05 12:12:27 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewrite as a news article:
Summary:
The article from The Hindu e-paper, dated December 5, 2025, reports on Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s accusations against the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government, specifically targeting K.T. Rama Rao and his father, former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. Reddy alleges that the BRS, while in power, misused the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy (HILTP) for personal gain, changing land use regulations to facilitate land auctions and conversions for commissions. He cited examples like land in Kokapet, Neopolis, L.B. Nagar, and near IDPL, asserting that they prioritized personal profit over resident concerns. He further suggests that the BJP shares a similar stance with the BRS on the HILTP.
News Article:
Telangana Minister Accuses Former BRS Government of Land Policy Misuse
Hyderabad, December 5, 2025 – A political storm is brewing in Telangana as Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has launched a scathing attack on the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government, accusing them of widespread misuse of the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy (HILTP). Reddy specifically targeted former Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister K.T. Rama Rao and his father, ex-Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, alleging they manipulated land use regulations for personal enrichment.
Speaking to reporters today, Reddy stated that Rama Rao signed off on the HILTP during the BRS regime, conveniently forgetting the land auctions in Kokapet and Neopolis conducted under the policy. He further accused the father-son duo of changing land use designations to facilitate land auctions and conversions in exchange for commissions.
“Mr. Rama Rao and his father changed land use to suit their convenience in lure of commissions and auctioned vast tracts of land” declared Reddy.
Reddy pointed to specific instances such as the conversion of industrial land in L.B. Nagar to residential zones despite resident concerns about pollution, as well as similar alterations near IDPL. “The father and son duo had ensured the conversion of lands in these areas. Which policy did they follow?” questioned the Minister.
Furthermore, Reddy asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds a similar viewpoint on the HILTP as the BRS, suggesting a coordinated effort between the parties. “One party prepares the script and the other enacts the drama,” he said.
The accusations have triggered a sharp response from the BRS, and a full-blown political debate is expected to unfold in the coming days. The allegations raise serious questions about transparency and accountability in land policy decisions under the previous administration.
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