Protest against dump yard in Pyaranagar, Gummadidala gains support from BRS leader Harish Rao
Hyderabad: Villagers in Pyaranagar, Gummadidala Mandal, Sangareddy District have been protesting against the establishment of a new dumping yard in their area. The protests, which have taken several creative forms, demand the immediate cancellation of the project, citing concerns over health and safety.
The Air Force Academy in the region has also voiced objections, urging the government not to proceed with the dump yard, but their concerns have yet to be addressed by authorities.
గుమ్మడిదలను మరో లగచర్ల చేయకండి.
తక్షణమే డంపింగ్ యార్డు ఏర్పాటు నిర్ణయాన్ని వెనక్కి తీసుకోవాలని డిమాండ్ చేస్తున్నాం.
– మాజీ మంత్రి, ఎమ్మెల్యే @BRSHarish గారు. pic.twitter.com/3HhOz2kRjQ
— Office of Harish Rao (@HarishRaoOffice) February 14, 2025
Former Minister and BRS leader Harish Rao has come out in support of the protesters. He criticized the state government’s decision, stating that the Congress government is ignoring the public’s opposition. He highlighted that the dumping yard would damage the environment, pollute the nearby Narsapur tank, and pose serious health risks to local residents. Harish Rao pointed out that similar projects had been halted in the past due to public protests, but the current government was pushing ahead despite the objections.
Harish Rao also criticized Congress leader Revanth Reddy, accusing him of attempting to bulldoze land for such projects in other areas like Lagacharla and Nyalkal, causing destruction to farmland. “We will not allow Gummadidala to suffer the same fate,” he warned, stressing that the farmers of Gummadidala are known for their high-quality agricultural output.
BRS leader further condemned the government’s treatment of the villagers, alleging that they were being “cruelly” disregarded. He pointed to the government’s promises, such as loan waivers and welfare schemes, as being unfulfilled, calling them “fraudulent.”
The protest has garnered support from multiple local leaders, including MLAs Sunitha Lakshmireddy, Chinta Prabhakar, Manik Rao, and MLC Shambhipur Raju. The leaders have pledged to continue to press for the cancellation of the dumping yard project in the state assembly.
On February 5, 2025, protests in Pyaranagar and nearby Nallavalli intensified, with a shutdown of businesses and commercial establishments in both villages and Narsapur town. Young protesters climbed a cell tower to demand the release of those detained in clashes with the police during the previous day’s protests.
Former Minister and BRS MLA Sunitha Lakshmireddy was also detained after showing her support for the villagers. Local BJP leaders attempted to hold a protest at the Gummadidala municipality office, but their efforts were thwarted by the police, with several members being detained.
The Telangana State Government had identified three potential landfill sites, Lakdaram (Medak district), Khanapur (Rangareddy district), and Pyaranagar (Sangareddy district). A total of 150 acres of land has been allocated for the landfill project. However, the GHMC has assured villagers that European technology will be used to manage waste in an environmentally friendly manner.
Despite these assurances, residents remain concerned about the long-term environmental impact of the proposed dump yard.
