BRS leader Jagadish Reddy slammed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam for ignorant remarks on Kaleshwaram project. He urged immediate activation of the Kannepally pump house to combat looming drought from Super El Niño and challenged Uttam to a debate.
Former Minister Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of spreading lies about Godavari having no water, and KTR exposed him with a live video. He criticized the CM’s ignorance over Medigadda gates, warning that water supply failure could plunge Telangana into darkness. Harish Rao touted BRS irrigation achievements over Congress.
BRS leaders, including former MLAs, staged a massive protest at Yadadri Collectorate demanding water release from Kaleshwaram project’s Kanne Palli pump house. Protesters burnt CM Revanth Reddy’s effigy and submitted a memorandum to the Collector, accusing the government of neglecting farmers’ needs.
Kaleshwaram project controversy escalates as CM Revanth Reddy denies floods in Godavari, yet 1.22 lakh cusecs flow from Pranahita. BRS leaders claim 11 TMC water wasted at Medigadda, demanding action. KTR cites missed opportunity to lift water at Kannepalli amid political blame over drought.
Congress slams BRS’ KTR for defending Kaleshwaram project politically amid safety concerns. Ex-minister Harish Rao’s silence questioned. Experts warn of severe structural flaws in barrages, with NDSA barring operations until rehabilitation. Congress stresses engineering, not politics, for public safety.
