Hyderabad Real Estate: Why forced land acquisition?

The farmers affected by the proposed pharma projects in Dudyala Mandal have expressed their outrage, stating, “Forced land acquisition is unacceptable. Only farmers understand the true value of land, but what does CM Revanth Reddy know? He sees it purely from a Hyderabad Real Estate perspective.”

They questioned, “Why can’t pharma companies be set up in the CM’s native village of Kondareddipally in Kalwakurthy? Why must he, from Hyderabad Real Estate, dictate terms here without understanding the ground realities? Why does he harbor such resentment toward Kodangal, the very region that propelled his political career?”

The farmers accused the CM of initially promoting the project as a “pharma company” but later rebranding it as an “industrial hub,” calling this a betrayal. They have been enduring hardships for over ten months, repeatedly appealing to authorities, only to witness unauthorized nighttime surveys using drones.

“Does the CM even know the value of fertile land?”

The farmers remarked sarcastically, “The CM, with his real estate mindset, doesn’t understand the importance of land, let alone recognize land where even monitor lizards lay eggs. A farmer’s son would know which crop thrives in which soil.” They criticized him for oppressing the very people who twice elected him as Kodangal’s MLA, urging him to visit the villages to see the reality for himself.

“Stop maligning our green fields.”

They accused Revanth Reddy of spreading misinformation, saying, “We have been cultivating rice, cotton, red gram, and groundnuts here for years. Claiming this fertile land as barren is a mockery of farmers. Our fields are green and thriving—not wastelands where lizards lay eggs.”

“Why not in your own village?”

The farmers demanded to know why the CM wouldn’t set up these companies in his own village, Kondareddipally, instead of targeting Kodangal. They alleged that the government is prioritizing polluted industries in their area while keeping his village untouched and pristine.

“We will not give up our land, no matter what.”

The farmers dismissed compensation offers of ₹30 lakhs, stating that their lands are worth ₹90 lakhs to ₹1 crore in the open market. “Where can we buy similar land with ₹30 lakhs? Farming is our livelihood. Taking our land away means taking away our lives. Even if jobs are offered, how long will they last? We are uneducated and dependent solely on agriculture. What happens after the job ends? We cannot survive without our land,” they said.

A Plea for Fairness

The farmers accused the government of turning their plight into a political game and urged Revanth Reddy to listen to the will of the people. “Even now, it is not too late. Recognize the value of our lands and stop this forced acquisition. Respect our lives and our future.”

Their message is clear: no amount of compensation can replace the significance of their lands.