HYDERABAD: Hyderabad is seeing a mix of civic, political and law-and-order stories today. Traffic management around KBR Park is in focus after police interacted with walkers over a proposed one-way traffic system around the popular green space.Separately, traffic diversions have been announced around Necklace Rotary from 2pm today for the inauguration of a Mahatma Jyotirao Phule statue at Lake View Park.The Raidurg land auction has become another major political flashpoint, with BRS leader Harish Rao and activists demanding cancellation of the proposed auction, citing heritage-related concerns and legal disputes.
KBR Park traffic plan debated
The proposed one-way arrangement around KBR Park is being discussed with walkers as authorities look for ways to manage traffic without disrupting access to the popular walking destination. The issue has attracted attention because the park sits amid some of Hyderabad’s busiest roads.
Raidurg auction faces opposition
The proposed auction of 10.63 acres at Raidurg has triggered objections over the site’s heritage status and ongoing legal questions. Harish Rao has demanded that the Telangana government withdraw the auction, making the land issue an important political story in the city today.
Vote deletion allegation
Chief minister A Revanth Reddy has alleged that there are attempts to delete genuine voters from Telangana’s electoral rolls ahead of elections. The allegation has added a political dimension to the ongoing debate over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
