Eatala Rajender Criticizes Government Actions and Vows Support for the Poor
Hyderabad: Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender has accused critics of the BJP of spreading falsehoods to oppose the party’s growth. Speaking to the media on Sunday, he dismissed such claims, stating, “We do not pay attention to such lies.”
Rajender emphasized the BJP’s growing influence in Telangana, predicting that no party will be able to defeat it in the state. “Tomorrow’s era belongs to the BJP in Telangana,” he declared. He highlighted the challenges faced by residents since the Congress government came to power, including the demolition of homes under various pretexts.
Demolition of Homes in Slum Areas
Eatala pointed out that in the past three months, homes of the poor were demolished near the Musi River and in other areas like Balajinagar in Jawahar Nagar, one of the oldest slums in the country. Many families living there since 1985 have been affected. These residents, hailing from states such as Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh, have earned their livelihoods through small jobs and trades.
“The land in question has a long history,” Rajender explained, noting that it was acquired by the British government in 1941 for soldiers and later handed over to the Society for Soldiers in 1951. He clarified that the land belongs to the Department of Defence, and if sold, it would likely be purchased by the poor.
Historical Context and Past Resistance
Rajender recalled a similar issue in 1994 when the then Revenue Minister ordered the demolition of huts in the area. However, under the leadership of Tiger Narendra, the attempt was resisted and ultimately stopped. He expressed concerns over the growing influence of real estate brokers and revenue officials, who he accused of instilling fear among residents about demolitions.
He also mentioned a 1998 incident when 1,705 families were allotted land in Arundhati Nagar for a family planning operation. Unfortunately, even those homes are now at risk of demolition.
Corruption and Administrative Issues
Eatala accused the government of corruption, alleging that middlemen and officials are demanding bribes ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh. He questioned whether Congress leader Revanth Reddy controls the administration, as ministers seem unable to prevent these issues. “If ex-servicemen take this matter to court, the state government will face trouble,” he warned.
He criticized the government for ignoring the struggles of the poor and reminded them of BJP leaders like Baddam Bal Reddy, Dattatreya, and Narendra, who have historically supported vulnerable communities. “Be careful if you attempt to disrupt that foundation,” he cautioned.
Call to Action for Residents
Highlighting the plight of Balajinagar residents, Rajender questioned the government’s motive behind targeting the poor. He vowed to fight for their rights and warned officials and police who blindly follow orders that they would face consequences. “Jawahar Nagar is plagued by bad sanitation and contaminated water,” he said, noting the harmful impact of the Jawahar Nagar dump yard on two lakh residents.
The BJP, he shared, has taken the issue to the Green Tribunal, but the government remains indifferent. “The current government does not care about the health of the people,” Rajender concluded, pledging continued support for the poor and marginalized.
