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Telangana: V Hanumanth Rao stages dharna seeking land for sports facilities
Telangana: V Hanumanth Rao stages dharna seeking land for sports facilities

India Gazette

time09-07-2025

  • Politics
  • India Gazette

Telangana: V Hanumanth Rao stages dharna seeking land for sports facilities

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 9(ANI): Senior Congress leader V Hanumanth Rao on Wednesday held a day-long dharna near the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, demanding that the Telangana government reclaim a parcel of land adjacent to the stadium and repurpose it for developing sports infrastructure. Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Rao, 'At the RGI International cricket stadium in Uppal, whenever there was an IPL match, thousands of vehicles used to be parked here in this land(Land adjacent to RGI stadium). There was a Penuganti textiles factory on this land, which defaulted on its bank loan, and the bank subsequently took it over. The Labour Court issued an order to settle the amount with the worker. After the auction, it was bought by Reliance in 2019 during the KCR government. These are the faults made by KCR. Rao alleged that the then-government committed 'injustice' by allowing the land to be sold to a private entity instead of annexing it to the adjacent stadium. 'Revanth Reddy speaks about developing a sports city in Hyderabad and hosting games by 2026. But if a multi-storey building is constructed on this land, where will the parking go? Why wasn't the land handed over to the stadium authorities?' he questioned. The Congress leader also pointed out that a wall was constructed around the land and its gates were shut without any permission, further limiting public access. 'If this land is not allocated to the RGI stadium, visitors will be forced to park on the main road,' he added. Declaring his full support for Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's vision for a sports-focused Hyderabad, Rao urged the current administration to undo the 'wrongs' of the previous government. 'If the CM's goal is to make Hyderabad a sports city, then this land must be taken back and utilised for that purpose. I am sitting here on dharna the entire day to demand justice for labourers and athletes,' he said. Meanwhile, in a related development, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has formally urged Union Sports Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya to host the 'Khelo India Games 2026' in Telangana. The request was made during a meeting on July 7, according to an official statement from the state government. During the meeting, the CM requested for allocation of funds for the development of sports infrastructure, training of athletes, selection of sports experts and other programs under Khelo India. The Chief Minister said that it required Rs 100 crore to develop sports infrastructure, mainly the construction of a synthetic athletic track and multipurpose indoor stadium in Bhuvanagiri, a swimming pool in Rayagiri, a synthetic athletic track in Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar, a multipurpose hall in Satavahana University, Karimnagar, an Archery range and a Synthetic Hockey field in Hakimpet, Hyderabad, squash court, natural football field development and a synthetic track in LB Stadium, renovation of hockey ground in Gachibowli and a synthetic athletic track in Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, as per the release. The CM also appealed to the union minister to organise at least two events during the Olympics to be held in the country in 2036 in Telangana and provide fare concessions in train travel to sports persons who participated in national-level games, as in the past. (ANI)

Actor Ajay Devgn expresses interest in setting up film studio in Telangana
Actor Ajay Devgn expresses interest in setting up film studio in Telangana

New Indian Express

time08-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • New Indian Express

Actor Ajay Devgn expresses interest in setting up film studio in Telangana

HYDERABAD: Well-known actor Ajay Devgn has expressed interest in setting up a world-class film studio in Telangana and sought support from the state government. On Monday, he met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the latter's official residence in Delhi to discuss the proposal. Devgn presented to the chief minister plans for an international-standard studio equipped with animation, VFX and AI-powered facilities. He also proposed establishing a skill development institute to train professionals for the film industry. He said Telangana had the potential to become a leading destination for cinema infrastructure in India. The chief minister briefed him on the government's initiatives in the media and entertainment sectors. Devgn expressed appreciation for the government's efforts and said he was willing to act as a brand ambassador to promote 'Rising Telangana' through cinema and media. In a separate meeting, former India cricket captain Kapil Dev met Revanth and discussed the proposed Young India Sports University in the state. He expressed interest in collaborating with the government to promote sports education and infrastructure. Host Khelo India 2026 in TG: CM to Centre Revanth outlined plans to develop sports facilities and support talent development. Kapil Dev assured support and said he would contribute to the success of the proposed university. The chief minister also shared inputs from his visits to sports institutions in South Korea and other countries and discussions with international experts. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister requested Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya to host the Khelo India Games 2026 in Telangana. During a meeting with Mandaviya, Revanth urged the Centre to consider Telangana for hosting the National Games and other major events, including two competitions as part of the 2036 Olympics if India hosts it.

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