Hyderabad’s Crumbling Roads Challenge Revanth Reddy’s ‘Future City’ Vision

Hyderabad, once praised for its smooth roads and improving civic infrastructure, is now facing severe public criticism due to deteriorating roads, frequent flooding, and civic neglect. The situation has cast doubts on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s ambitious “Bharat Future City” project.

Residents complain that the city has regressed in the past two years, with potholes, waterlogging, and broken roads plaguing daily life. Even upscale localities like Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills, home to the CM and government offices, now suffer from traffic jams and damaged roads. Social media is filled with posts lamenting Hyderabad’s declining infrastructure, with many pointing fingers at the Congress government.

Recent floods along the Musi River worsened the crisis, displacing families despite earlier government promises of rehabilitation. Meanwhile, an internet outage in August, caused by power officials cutting dangling cables, further highlighted the city’s infrastructural fragility.

Against this backdrop, CM Reddy recently laid the foundation for “Bharat Future City,” envisioning Hyderabad as a global hub comparable to New York. However, citizens question the feasibility of such grand projects when basic infrastructure remains broken. Critics argue that without proper roads, walkable spaces, and reliable utilities, attracting global investors will be difficult.

With a by-election looming in Jubilee Hills, opposition parties see an opportunity to challenge the Congress, which faces declining public confidence. Analysts note that while Hyderabad has potential to be a global hub, its immediate priority must be restoring civic basics. Until then, CM Reddy’s futuristic vision risks being dismissed as political rhetoric.