BRS accuses Revanth Reddy of ‘licensed land grab’ over Urdu University land row
Hyderabad: BRS MLC Dr. Dasoju Sravan on Thursday accused Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of leading a “licensed land grab” under the pretext of development, following reports that the government had moved to take control of lands belonging to Maulana Azad National Urdu University.
Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan, Sravan alleged that Revanth Reddy, despite being the Education Minister, was attempting to sell off public university lands, calling it a direct attack on the education sector and future generations.
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Sravan claimed the Congress government was behaving like a real estate mafia and had issued notices to several institutions, including the Indian School of Business (ISB). “Revanth Reddy is trying to seize thousands of acres through license-based loot,” he said.
He criticised the government’s alleged move to acquire 50 acres from Urdu University as “shameful and unacceptable.” Sravan demanded that the notice issued to the university be withdrawn immediately.
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“The Chief Minister does not need to sell land to sustain his post,” Sravan said, asserting that anyone else in his place could govern more responsibly. He argued that a leader who sells university land should not hold the state’s top office.
Sravan questioned whether the proposal had been brought before the Cabinet and accused Revanth Reddy of acting arbitrarily. “Is the Chief Minister treating Telangana like his backyard to sell as he pleases?” he asked. “Revanth Reddy is playing with Goddess Saraswathi. The people will not forgive this.”
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Slamming the Congress for its silence on issues affecting Urdu language and students, Sravan urged the Muslim community to unite and resist what he termed a grave injustice. He reiterated that the very idea of selling university land was unacceptable.
“Just as BRS stood by students during the Kanche-Gachibowli land dispute, the party will now stand with Urdu University,” he said.
He also demanded that the state allocate ₹1,000 crore for the university’s development. “Maulana Azad National Urdu University runs 26 departments and already lacks sufficient land,” Sravan noted.
He concluded by warning that the people of Telangana would not accept any attack on educational institutions. “At a time when education and future generations should be the priority, this land grab is dangerous and anti-people,” he said.