Telangana BJP Demands RRR Alignment Rethink Amidst Farmer Distress

A political storm is brewing in Telangana as the state's BJP president, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, issues a fervent appeal to the government, urging an immediate re-evaluation of the proposed alignment for the northern section of the ambitious Regional Ring Road (RRR). At the heart of this impassioned plea lies the escalating anguish of farmers, whose livelihoods hang precariously in the balance due to impending land acquisitions.

Kumar, speaking with conviction, underscored the profound distress gripping agricultural communities.

He highlighted that while the land acquisition process for the southern segment of the RRR had seen a relatively smoother execution, the northern stretch is fraught with unresolved issues, sparking widespread discontent among affected landowners. The core of their concerns revolves around inadequate compensation, the irreparable loss of fertile lands, and the daunting prospect of their economic future.

The BJP leader didn't mince words, calling upon the K.

Chandrashekar Rao-led government to halt its current trajectory and genuinely address the farmers' grievances. His demands are clear: prioritize the acquisition of readily available government lands before encroaching upon private agricultural holdings. For lands that must be acquired, he insisted on a 'land-for-land' compensation model or, failing that, a significantly enhanced monetary package that truly reflects the value of their property and compensates for their lost earning potential.

Kumar reminded the state government that while the Regional Ring Road is a monumental project, conceived and significantly funded by the Central government, the onus of efficient and equitable land acquisition rests squarely on the state's shoulders.

He sharply criticized the state's perceived apathy, accusing it of turning a deaf ear to the legitimate protests and heartfelt pleas of the farming community.

The northern portion of the RRR, a crucial 158-kilometer stretch, is designed to connect key areas from Choutuppal to Sangareddy, traversing through mandals like Yadadri, Bhuvanagiri, Gajwel, Wargal, Thoguta, Chegunta, and Shivampet.

This segment forms a vital part of the larger 340-kilometer RRR, envisioned to encircle Hyderabad and boost regional connectivity and development. However, for thousands of farmers along its proposed path, the project currently represents a threat to their existence rather than a promise of progress.

The BJP's strong stance aims to force a necessary re-evaluation, ensuring that development doesn't come at the cost of the very people who feed the state.