PM Modi accuses Congress govt of destroying green cover in Kancha Gachibowli
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Revanth Reddy-led government over it’s decision to auction off 400 acres of forested land in Kancha Gachibowli, adjacent to University of Hyderabad.
While addressing a public meeting in Haryana, PM Modi alleged that the Congress government is busy destroying the forest lands with bulldozers while the central government is working hard to protect the environment.
He also alleged that the Congress government is deceiving the people of Telangana in the name of “guarantees” and destroying the green cover after coming to power in the state.
PM Modi launches verbal attack on Congress over Kancha Gachibowli issue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has broken his silence on Congress-led Telangana government’s decision to auction off 400 acres of forested land in Kancha Gachibowli, adjacent to University of Hyderabad.
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is preparing to hear the case pertaining to the Telangana government’s clearance of green cover in Kancha Gachibowli adjacent to the University of Hyderabad. The apex court has temporarily paused all developmental activities, including felling of trees in the forested land, citing environmental concerns.
The 400-acre land in question, located near the University of Hyderabad campus, is home to several flora and fauna including peacocks, deer, and various birds.
The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) had earlier proposed to auction this prime land, valued at around Rs. 10,000 crore, as part of its resource mobilization efforts. However, this plan has faced strong opposition from students and environmental groups.
In March 2025, the University of Hyderabad students launched an online petition on Change.org to protest the proposed auction. The petition, which has garnered over 3.72 lakh signatures, warns that the land is not just a forest but a crucial green lung, contributing significantly to the city’s air quality. The petition urges the Telangana government to halt the auction, citing concerns over the potential destruction of local biodiversity.
Additionally, a group of wildlife enthusiasts formed the “Save City Forests Collective” and called on citizens, environmentalists, and policymakers to prevent the TSIIC from moving forward with the proposal.
