Prominent YouTuber and educator Dhruv Rathee has criticized the Telangana government for its decision to clear approximately 400 acres of land near the University of Hyderabad for redevelopment. Rathee condemned the deployment of bulldozers within the university campus, labeling the action as unacceptable. He urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to intervene and halt the destruction, emphasizing the environmental significance of the area.
The contested land is home to 734 plant species, 220 bird species, deer, pythons, and ancient trees. Activists, including Telangana-based entrepreneur Nayini Anurag Reddy, have highlighted the ecological importance of this area.
In response to the criticism, the Telangana government clarified that it has not encroached upon any land belonging to the University of Hyderabad. The government stated that, after winning a court case regarding the land, it aims to utilize the area to provide employment opportunities by establishing IT companies.
The government’s actions have sparked widespread protests from students, environmental activists, and opposition parties, who are advocating for the preservation of the area’s biodiversity.
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