Hyderabad does not really need a Metro to the airport. Waste of money. What Hyderabad direly needs is a better sewage system.
Delhi’s message to Hyderabad seems clear: Pay taxes, drive economic growth, create jobs, vote during elections, but don’t expect timely approval for critical infrastructure. Cooperative federalism shouldn’t mean states cooperate while the Centre procrastinates.
If Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 was unviable, say so. If there are objections, reveal them. But keeping one of India’s fastest-growing cities waiting indefinitely is neither governance nor development. It is administrative negligence.