CM Revanth Reddy Opens 3.2-km Chanchalguda - Santosh Nagar Steel Flyover

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the 3.2-km Chanchalguda–Santosh Nagar Steel Flyover on Thursday. Constructed at a cost of Rs 620 crore, the new elevated corridor is expected to improve connectivity between several important parts of Hyderabad and ease traffic congestion in the area. Speaking after the inauguration, he said political differences should be set aside once elections are over, with the government and public representatives focusing their energies on development and public welfare.

Following the inauguration, Revanth Reddy visited a photo exhibition organised at the site and later travelled across the flyover in an open-top jeep along with public representatives to inspect the completed structure.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister criticised the previous government, alleging that it had only performed a ceremonial foundation-laying for the project without spending even a rupee on its construction. The present Congress government, he said, allocated the necessary funds and completed the flyover.

Revanth Reddy also reiterated his description of the locality as Hyderabad’s “Original City” rather than Old City, saying he knew the area and its lanes well.

The Chief Minister directed officials to sanction funds for development works proposed by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi. When MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi sought Rs 20 crore for the development of Balala College, Revanth Reddy announced that the government would allocate Rs 25 crore. He said the works should be completed within 18 months, placing responsibility on the MLA to ensure timely execution. The government, he added, was ready to spend as much as required on education.

Revanth Reddy praised Asaduddin Owaisi for supporting the country during Operation Sindoor, saying political ideologies could differ but patriotism should unite everyone.

On Hyderabad's infrastructure, he announced a three-kilometre cable bridge at Mir Alam Tank and promised to complete the Gowliguda–Chandrayangutta Metro extension before the next elections. He said he would travel by Metro to seek votes. Plans are also underway to extend Metro connectivity from Nagole to LB Nagar, Vanasthalipuram, Rajendranagar and Shamshabad.

The Chief Minister announced plans for one lakh Indiramma houses in Hyderabad and stressed Hindu-Muslim unity as essential for Telangana’s progress. He credited the Congress government with providing 4% reservation for Muslims and said the Musi Riverfront would be developed to promote a night economy and create employment opportunities for poor Muslims.

Revanth Reddy accused the BJP and BRS of obstructing Hyderabad’s development. He highlighted welfare measures including 200 units of free electricity for poor families and LPG cylinders for Rs 500, and called for collective efforts to accelerate Hyderabad’s growth.