**Date: August 26, 2024****Hyderabad** – The ongoing demolition drive by the Hyderabad Development and Regulatory Authority (HYDRA) has sparked intense debate and criticism. HYDRA’s recent actions against illegal constructions on ponds and canals have led to growing public concern and political controversy.The demolition efforts are aimed at clearing encroachments that allegedly impact vital water bodies and ecological balance. However, as HYDRA intensifies its crackdown, several high-profile targets have emerged, drawing scrutiny from various quarters.Leaders from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have raised pointed questions regarding the fairness and scope of the demolition drive. BRS officials have claimed that several politicians have constructed farmhouses on pond lands, raising allegations of selective enforcement. They argue that if the demolition is to be effective and credible, it should extend to all encroachments, including those involving influential figures.Adding fuel to the fire, BRS leaders have highlighted that government offices, including the HYDRA office itself and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) head office at Liberty, are situated on land reclaimed from the Hussain Sagar Nala. They have circulated images and Google Maps showing these locations, demanding that these government buildings be demolished before the public can trust the legitimacy of the ongoing demolitions.The BRS’s challenge to HYDRA’s actions underscores a significant political and public relations dilemma. The call for demolishing government buildings as a precondition for public trust highlights broader concerns about the perceived inconsistency and partiality of enforcement measures.As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how HYDRA and the state government will address these accusations and whether the demolition drive will be adjusted to address concerns of equity and transparency. The outcome will likely impact both public perception and the effectiveness of future regulatory actions.