Hyderabad, Oct 26: Telangana ruling Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy has threatened to launch an indefinite fast, even at the cost of his life, if the government fails to release funds for the development of his Jadcherla Assembly constituency in Mahabubnagar district.
Addressing a gathering on Monday, Anirudh Reddy said he was ready to begin an indefinite hunger strike along with 30,000 people to demand funds for pending development works, including road construction and completion of infrastructure projects.
The Jadcherla MLA urged Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy to release pending bills and sanction the required funds for his constituency.
“Clear the pending bills in my constituency immediately. Otherwise, I will sit on an indefinite fast. I am ready to die, but funds must be sanctioned for Jadcherla,” he said.
Anirudh Reddy Alleges Unequal Allocation of Development Funds
The Congress MLA alleged that constituencies represented by ministers were receiving development funds, while other MLAs were struggling to secure financial support for their areas.
Referring to the release of Rs 5 crore in bills following a contractor’s death, Anirudh Reddy questioned the government’s priorities and stressed the need to address the pending development requirements of Jadcherla.
He also called on political party workers across the constituency to work together for local development, setting aside political differences.
Jadcherla MLA Seeks Road Development and Water Supply
Anirudh Reddy said completing road works and ensuring water supply to villages through irrigation projects were among his key priorities. He vowed to continue fighting for the release of funds and the development of his constituency.
The MLA’s remarks have highlighted concerns over the allocation of development funds among constituencies in Telangana, with Anirudh Reddy urging the state government to address pending bills and speed up infrastructure projects in Jadcherla.
