The Bathukamma ponds have become a new arena for political debate in Telangana. Congress leaders posted videos on social media contrasting the alleged ‘ineffective’ governance’ of the ruling BRS with ‘people-oriented governance’, highlighting underdeveloped local ponds in Hyderabad.
In response, BRS leaders argued that CM KCR has developed major tanks like Rangadhamuni, Malkancheru, and Durgam Cheruvu, but never publicized these efforts. They questioned whether Revanth’s work on a 5-acre pond deserves more credit than KCR’s large-scale beautification of multiple reservoirs.
The debate underscores the political polarization around local development projects and how social media is amplifying contrasting narratives. Citizens and observers in Hyderabad have chimed in with mixed reactions, some questioning the priorities of local leaders, while others emphasize the scale and impact of KCR’s initiatives.
