Take steps to prevent encroachment of Hyderabad lakes: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad: Minister of state for home affairs, G. Kishan Reddy, expressed worry on occupancies drowned in Hyderabad due to the rains. He said that today the brand image of Hyderabad is damaged and we all have a responsibility to protect it. Decisive action must be taken to support people in distress.

On Thursday, Reddy visited Manikeshwar nagar and Alugadda Bhavi in the Tarnaka and Mettuguda divisions of the Secunderabad assembly which have been severely affected by the recent rains. He interacted with the residents to understand their plight and assured them of relief.

During his visit to Ankamma basti, Shyamalakunta and nearby areas of the Sanathnagar Assembly constituency, Reddy assessed the damage caused. He also urged party workers to assist all households distressed by the floods.

Visiting the flood-hit areas in assembly constituencies areas of Secunderabad, Sanath Nagar, Nampally and Amberpet of Secunderabad Parliamentary constituencies, Reddy assured assistance to affected people. Saying that strict measures should be taken to prevent the capture of rivers, lakes and ponds in Hyderabad, Reddy said that the state government should hold a meeting with all political parties and experts and take tough decisions.

In a separate video message, Reddy has appealed for safe and proper celebration of Dasara and Navratri. “As we are all aware, we are living in unusual times imposed by Covid-19. As we continue to fight this pandemic and save millions of lives, it is important to for all of us to be mindful of the existing Covid-19 norms and safety protocols.

The annual Bathukamma utsavalu celebrated in Amberpet is an event that I look forward to every year, to join my constituents in all the festivities,” said Reddy.

However, due to the restrictions on the assembly of persons, social distancing norms, and other hygiene protocols in effect, the celebrations of Bathukamma at Amberpet grounds will not be celebrated this year in the interest of public safety and health.

Wishing everyone a joyful and blissful Bathukamma at their respective homes, Reddy said "I hope that all of us get together to have a glorious celebration next Dasara, in the midst of great culturally vibrant events and colourful flowers that form the Bathukamma.”