Hyderabad, Feb. 16 -- The Musi Jan Andolan (MJA), a coalition of civil society activists, environmentalists, human rights groups and residents from several colonies along the river, on Monday, February 16, opposed what it termed the "unilateral and brazen" manner in which the Telangana government is proceeding with the Musi Riverfront Development Project in Hyderabad.

The group said it unanimously rejected the newspaper notification dated February 10, initiating the process of landowners surrendering land in exchange for Transferable Development Rights (TDRs).

The group represents residents of Shiva Puri Colony, Dattatreya Colony, Sri Vigneshwara Colony, Dream Homes Colony, Karywell Homes, PG Colony, Vishal Nagar, Sai Ram Nagar and Madh...