Committed To Restoring City Lakes, Musi: Bhatti

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka today reiterated that the State government was committed to restoring Hyderabad's lakes and the Musi river, and claimed that the opposition parties were misleading the public with false statements.

Speaking to the media at the Secretariat, the Deputy CM said that the government was dedicated to protecting the lakes within the Outer Ring Road from encroachment and ensuring the cleaning of the Musi river - a task that he claimed the previous governments had failed to accomplish.

"Our government is a people's government, accountable to the public and dedicated to their welfare. The primary agenda of this administration is to work tirelessly for the benefit of the people. Reviving the Musi river as the crown jewel of Hyderabad is a key part of our agenda, and the State government has no political agenda other than this," Bhatti said.

He said that Hyderabad had always been synonymous with its iconic rocks, parks and lakes, which had greatly enhanced the city's beauty. "However, over time, the rocks are disappearing, parks are being encroached upon, and the lakes, once sources of freshwater for the city, are vanishing. This has led to the threat of floods during heavy rains, endangering the city," Bhatti said.

"Our government is taking proactive steps to preserve the lakes of the city, ensuring that Hyderabad remains a livable city for future generations," he said.