Communal Violence Would Drive Away Development And Investments: KCR

Tearing into the divisive political tactics of the BJP, CM KCR called the communal polarisation of society cancer. Warning that falling into the trap of political parties that survive by provoking communal sentiments could cause permanent damage to the Nation, he said communal violence would drive away development and investments too.

Speaking after laying the foundation stones for three Telangana Institutes of Medical Sciences (TIMS) at Alwal, Gaddiannaram and Erragadda on Tuesday, the CM cited incidents of communal divide being encouraged even in trade establishments near religious places in other States, and asked the people to think and introspect about the turmoil in those States.

In the last 7 years, Hyderabad had attracted investments of over Rs 2.3 lakh crore, with around 10 lakh to 15 lakh employment opportunities being generated from those. “The Pharma City is being developed on 14,000 acres of land and Hyderabad is the vaccine capital of the world,” he said, adding that such investments were possible because of the communal harmony in Telangana.

Investors prefer places where law and order is maintained, where people live in harmony irrespective of religion, caste, region and language.

“Will investors prefer Hyderabad if there are communal riots, law and order issues and curfews under Section 144?” he asked.

Pointing out that though Telangana was only 7 years old, the per capita income of the State was more than that of bigger States like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat.

Stating that the priority of the Telangana govt was on healthcare, education, and overall inclusive development, the CM also listed out how the TRS govt had ensured basic amenities to farmers.