Telangana Government’s Reclaim of Kancha Gachibowli Land Sparks Political Clash
HYDERABAD, April 1, 2025 – A fierce political battle has erupted in Telangana over the state government’s reclamation of 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli. The land, originally allocated to the University of Hyderabad (UoH), was recently awarded to the state government by the Supreme Court, ending a long-standing legal dispute. The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has accused the government of "green murder" and illegal land grabbing, while the Congress government maintains it acted legally and in the best interests of Telangana.
The controversy revolves around the transfer of the land from the UoH. Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy clarified that the university was provided with an alternative 400-acre plot in exchange, effectively relinquishing its claim on the Kancha Gachibowli land. He pointed out that this exchange was accepted by the university and that subsequent governments, including those led by K. Rosaiah, N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, and K. Chandrashekar Rao, continued to argue the state’s ownership in both the High Court and the Supreme Court.
Mr. Reddy further emphasized the Congress government’s persistent pursuit of the case under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s leadership, ultimately leading to the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of the state. He challenged the BRS’s narrative, suggesting they were misrepresenting the facts and spreading misinformation about the land acquisition.
Congress spokesperson Chanagani Dayakar echoed these sentiments, criticizing BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao’s use of the term "green murder" to describe the legal transfer of land. He questioned how a legal process, culminating in a Supreme Court ruling, could be termed as such. Mr. Dayakar argued that the BRS should instead commend the government for preventing the land from falling into private hands, thereby safeguarding it for the benefit of Telangana and its potential to attract IT companies.
Mr. Dayakar also raised concerns about an alleged conspiracy between the BRS and the BJP to discredit the government. He suggested that this joint effort was aimed at undermining the government’s efforts to utilize the reclaimed land for the development and prosperity of Telangana. He called on both parties to refrain from spreading false narratives and to acknowledge the legality and positive implications of the land transfer.
The Congress government maintains its stance that the reclamation of the Kancha Gachibowli land is a victory for the state and its people. They envision the land playing a crucial role in attracting investment, boosting the IT sector, and driving economic growth in Telangana. The political sparring, however, continues, with the BRS holding firm to its accusations and demanding clarification on the government’s plans for the land. The future use of this prime land remains a point of contention, with the potential to significantly impact the political landscape of Telangana.