Hyderabad, March 15 (RAHNUMA): CPI National Control Commission Chairman Narayana on Sunday condemned the demolition drive conducted by HYDRA on the premises of Praneeth Antilia venture in Bachupally and protested the actions taken by the Hydra team. He asserted that no official possesses the authority to take measures—specifically within designated ‘Green Belt’ areas—without obtaining prior permission, especially when a cour issued stay order is already in effect.
He stated that the demolition carried out by the Hydra today constituted an act in direct violation of the law. He made these remarks while speaking to media persons after visiting the demolition site and speaking on this occasion, he remarked that the CPI had welcomed the establishment of the Hydra in the past. He noted that had the Hydra been constituted solely for the purpose of protecting lakes and government lands—with Ranganath serving as its presiding officer—their party would have been delighted to support it? However, he stated that today’s actions necessitated a reconsideration of their support for the agency. He added that while they had previously dismissed certain allegations levelled against the agency as baseless, today’s events compelled them to accept the veracity of those claims. He emphasized that it was imperative for the Hydra to exercise due diligence and careful consideration before undertaking any further actions. “It is clearly evident that political pressures and real estate interests lie behind the actions taken by the Hydra authorities.
The CPI party affirmed its unwavering support for the colony residents by emphasizing that the future Hydra operations must be conducted in a manner that causes no detriment to the residents. While the public generally perceives that positive work is being undertaken regarding the beautification of the Musi River and the conservation and development of lakes, actions such as these create a negative impression of about the Hydra,” he noted. He stated that it would be compelled to closely monitor every program and initiative undertaken by the agency. He condemned the demolition of walls—carried out under the pretext of road widening—as a repressive act while demanding that the Hydra Commissioner immediately apologize for these errors. He further pointed out that the residents had been facing severe inconvenience over the past week due to disruptions in street lighting, drainage lines, and electrical cables and urged the authorities to resolve these issues without further delay. He suggested that the matter be resolved expeditiously through legal channels and assured the residents that the CPI would extend its full support toward finding a resolution to the issue.
