Telangana's Kite Festival Expands to Lakes, HYDRA Takes Center Stage

• Telangana's International Kite Festival (Jan 13-15) expands beyond Parade Ground to lakes developed by HYDRA in Hyderabad.
• HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath is overseeing preparations, aiming to develop lakes into tourist spots with amenities.
• The move is a political strategy by the Congress government to highlight HYDRA's work and counter BRS's criticism.
• Lakes like Bathukamma Kunta, Thammidkunta, Nalla Cheruvu, and Bam-Rukn-ud-Daula will host the festival with public facilities.
• The government hopes this will foster positive public sentiment towards HYDRA and benefit Congress in upcoming elections.

Why It Matters: Kite Festival at Hyderabad lakes aims to showcase HYDRA's development and boost Congress's political standing.