Musi victims express anger over demolitions, threaten protest at CM Revanth Reddy's residence

HYDERABAD: Residents affected by the ongoing demolitions along the Musi River in Hyderabad are expressing their deep anguish and anger towards the Congress government.

Many of these victims have been left in tears as their homes are being torn down mercilessly, and they have directed their frustration particularly at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. A video capturing these emotional reactions has recently gone viral on social media.

One of the affected residents, who has lived in her home for 35 years, stated that it was the Congress government at the time that granted them permission to live there. She questioned whether Revanth Reddy was truly acting like a Chief Minister. In the viral video, she issued a warning that thousands of Musi victims might take JCB machines to Revanth Reddy's house in protest, asking how many cases could be filed against them if they did so.

The woman was visibly upset, stating, "If you call our house illegal, I will take off my slipper and hit you." She expressed her anger at being told to relocate to Jawahar Nagar's landfill area, where much of Hyderabad's garbage is dumped. "Why should we abandon our homes, built with every penny we saved, and go live on a heap of garbage?" she demanded, insisting that if anyone should live there, it should be Revanth Reddy himself.

She also conveyed her distress about the constant threat of demolitions, saying, "I can't sleep at night, not knowing when someone will come and demolish my home." The woman concluded by declaring that they are ready to take whatever action is necessary to remove Revanth Reddy from the Chief Minister's seat.

The Musi demolition drive has sparked widespread criticism, with victims accusing the government of insensitivity and disregard for their struggles. Many of those affected have lived in their homes for decades, and they insist that they should not be forced to relocate without proper compensation or alternative housing. The situation continues to escalate as more residents join in the protests, demanding justice and an end to the demolition drive.