Telangana Assembly Approves Hyderabad Metro Phase One Takeover
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed a resolution supporting the state government’s decision to take over Phase-I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project from infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who moved the resolution, said Phase-I spans 69 km. He also added that the state has submitted proposals to the Centre for Phase-II A and Phase-II B. These phases will cover 76.4 km and 86.1 km, respectively.
Moreover, the chief minister said the state examined technical, legal and administrative aspects before planning the next phases. He further noted that continuing Phase-I under private management could create hurdles. In particular, it may delay approvals for future expansions.
Therefore, the government decided to take over Phase-I through Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd (HMRL).
Govt seeks unified control to streamline approval process
Reddy sought the House’s support for the move. According to him, it will improve public transport in Hyderabad. At the same time, it will strengthen the city’s global image. He also thanked members for backing the resolution.
Congress MLA Balu Naik, who was in the chair, announced that the House had adopted the resolution.
Opposition raises concerns over lack of consultation
However, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao said the party’s views were ignored. He also stated that the resolution was not unanimous. Additionally, he criticised the government during discussions on the Demands for Grants for 2026–27.
