Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday blamed the Congress government for the widespread disruption caused by the season’s first major spell of rain in Hyderabad, alleging a complete lack of monsoon preparedness under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s administration.
Taking aim at the state government, KTR said the city’s infrastructure failed to withstand even a moderate downpour, resulting in massive traffic snarls and prolonged inconvenience for commuters across Hyderabad. He alleged that the administration had failed to carry out essential pre-monsoon works that are routinely undertaken ahead of the rainy season.
The former minister expressed concern over the difficulties faced by residents, particularly women and office-goers, many of whom were stranded in traffic for hours. Questioning the government’s handling of the situation, he accused it of being slow to respond to public grievances arising from the rain-related disruptions.
KTR also highlighted infrastructure initiatives launched during the previous BRS government, including the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP) and the Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP), saying they were designed to address urban flooding and traffic bottlenecks. He alleged that the Congress government had failed to continue or strengthen those efforts.
Referring to reports of power outages and incidents of electrocution during the rains, the BRS leader accused the government of neglecting public welfare and civic safety. He further alleged that the administration was more focused on land-related matters than on improving urban infrastructure.
Warning of political consequences, KTR said Hyderabad’s residents would hold the Congress government accountable in the forthcoming municipal elections. Describing Hyderabad as the economic backbone of Telangana, he urged the government to focus on strengthening civic infrastructure and public services to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
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Published By:
Nitish Singh
Published On:
Jun 11, 2026 04:58 IST
