Opposition Intensifies Against Proposed Cement Plant in Telangana

A public hearing was held in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri, Telangana, for a proposed cement plant by Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group. The event faced significant opposition from BRS leaders and local residents, citing environmental concerns. BRS MLA Reddy and Working President K T Rama Rao criticized the Congress government's handling of the hearing.

The proposed cement factory by the Adani Group's Ambuja Cements in Ramannapet, Telangana, is sparking significant debate. During a recent public hearing, locals and BRS politicians voiced strong opposition, citing potential environmental repercussions.

The hearing, announced a month prior, was intended to gather public feedback. However, it was met with fierce protests from residents worried about the environmental impact of the facility. Concerns were dramatized as protesters waved black flags and demanded the proposal's cancellation.

The situation was further inflamed as BRS leaders, including MLA G Jagadish Reddy, expressed fears about environmental harm. BRS Working President K T Rama Rao criticized what he called restrictions imposed by the Congress government, arguing that they prevented leaders and concerned citizens from freely attending the hearing.

(With inputs from agencies.)