CM to Celebrate His Birthday Today With Musi Padayatra

Hyderabad: As he turns 55 years old on Friday, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will celebrate his birthday the first after heading the state government by highlighting ill-effects of the river Musi, one of the most polluted rivers in the country, on people’s health and fertile land.

Revanth Reddy will begin his day at 9.30 am by visiting the Yadadri temple along with his family. He will participate in special prayers at 10 am, and seek blessings. Later, he will meet the officials from the Yadadri Temple Development Authority (YTDA) at 11.30 am to address the pending development projects around the temple.

After the YTDA meeting, During his visit to Sangem, Revanth Reddy will also offer prayers at the village's historic Bheema Lingeshwara Swamy temple.

Later, the Chief Minister will begin his Musi padayatra from Sangem village in Valigonda mandal at around 1.30 pm. His padayatra along with local farmers from the Musi catchment area tries to bring attention to the pollution challenges plaguing the river. Initially planned as a six-kilometre walk, the padayatra has been reduced to 2.5 km due to time constraints.

This revised route will allow him to observe firsthand the polluted sections of the river near Bhimalingam and Dharmareddy canals, where waste and industrial discharge have adversely impacted the ecosystem and local livelihoods. The padayatra will proceed from Dharmareddy canal to Sangem-Nagireddypally, where he will address a public meeting after the padayatra.

After the padayatra, Revanth Reddy will engage in an interactive meeting with farmers and residents of the Musi catchment area to better understand the pressing issues caused by the river’s pollution.

He will enquire directly about the impact on agricultural activities, water quality, and health concerns affecting the local populace. This interaction is expected to provide insights into the community’s challenges and lay the groundwork for future initiatives aimed at restoring the Musi River. The Chief Minister is scheduled to return to Hyderabad by the evening, capping off a day dedicated to both temple development and environmental advocacy.

Bhongir Lok Sabha member Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Bhongir MLA Kumbam Anil Kumar Reddy and Alair MLA Beerla Ilaiah are overseeing the arrangements for the Chief Minister's padayatra.