New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has defended the demolition of a convention centre co-owned by actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, drawing parallels with the teachings of Lord Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita. Reddy emphasized that his governments actions align with the principles outlined in the sacred text, asserting that no one, regardless of their status, will be exempt from action against encroachments on lakes.Bhagavad Gita as moral compassSpeaking at a Hare Krishna Movement event, Reddy cited the Bhagavad Gita as a source of inspiration for the demolition efforts. According to Reddy, Lord Krishnas teachings advocate for the elimination of wrongdoing and the enforcement of Dharma, even if it requires direct action. He stressed that the aim is to uphold righteousness and eliminate unlawful structures, as instructed by Krishnas doctrine.Watch the video here:Bhagvad Gita inspiration for demolitions by HYDRAA - CM Revanth ReddyDharma shud win and Adharma shud be defeated said Lord Sri KrishnaAs per the teachings of Sri Krishna, I am taking up these demolitionsThere is lot of pressure as influential people are owners of these… pic.twitter.com/m6gJcOw8Bg— Naveena (@TheNaveena) August 25, 2024Government action sparks controversyThe N-Convention Centre, which was demolished by officials from the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA), along with town planning, irrigation, and revenue departments, is alleged to have been built on encroached land that is part of Tammidikunta lake. Despite a court order freezing the demolition, the structure was razed on Saturday.Actor Nagarjuna has strongly criticized the demolition, labeling it as unlawful. He has indicated that he would have undertaken the demolition himself if the courts decision had been adverse.Addressing environmental concernsReddy also highlighted concerns about farmhouses near lakes that reportedly discharge sewage into water bodies such as Gandipet, which supply drinking water to the city. He emphasized his commitment to protecting these vital resources, reflecting on the historical significance of the citys lakes, which were designed by the Nizam administration and renowned engineer Mokshagundam Vishvesvaraya after a major flood in 1908.Commitment to future actionReddy reaffirmed his governments resolve to continue addressing illegal constructions and protecting public resources. His stance underscores a broader commitment to upholding environmental and legal standards in Telangana.
