Telangana CM: No One Will Be Spared in Fight Against Drugs
Published: September 17, 2025 | Hyderabad
The Hindu Bureau
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday vowed to eradicate the drug menace from the State, declaring that even those with political connections would not be spared if found engaged in drug-related activities.
The CM made these remarks at the Praja Palana Dinotsavam, held to mark the merger of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union.
‘Biggest Threat to Progress’
Calling drugs the “biggest threat to progress,” Mr. Reddy said his government was determined to root out the menace and would even consider stricter laws to achieve this goal.
“It is very unfortunate that Hyderabad city has become a hub for drug trafficking due to the apathy, negligence, and greed of previous rulers. No one will be spared in this fight,” he asserted.
The government has already introduced the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) system to strengthen anti-drug measures.
Expanding Beyond Hyderabad
The Chief Minister cautioned that the problem was not limited to Hyderabad. “The menace is creeping into municipalities and other areas, calling for urgent steps,” he said.
He recalled that the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing recently won first prize in the drug control category at the World Police Summit attended by 138 countries. The EAGLE force would be expanded and further strengthened, he added.
Taking an indirect swipe at BRS leaders, he remarked:
“Some people engaged in this activity may have relatives in politics. Some may own farmhouses. We will spare no one.”
Musi River Rejuvenation
Mr. Reddy also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the Musi Rejuvenation Project, comparing it with Gujarat’s Sabarmati riverfront, Delhi’s Yamuna project, and Uttar Pradesh’s Ganga initiative.
The project, he said, would not only clean the Musi but also create jobs and promote business. Plans include night bazaars along the riverfront, turning the area into a vibrant hub while the rest of the city sleeps.
“This will create a new cycle of employment and business,” he said, noting that the project would boost Hyderabad’s brand image along with the proposed Gandhi Sarovar project and the Gateway of Hyderabad on the Outer Ring Road.
He also announced that the government would pursue Hyderabad Metro Phase II, a ₹24,000-crore project to add 76.4 km to the network.
TelanganaRising-2047 Vision
The CM referred to the TelanganaRising-2047 vision document, which outlines plans for the State’s development over the next two decades. The document, set to be unveiled on December 9, will detail strategies in urban development, agriculture, and infrastructure to elevate Telangana’s global profile.
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