Telangana government will start KLIS pumps only after NDSA okays it: Minister Sridhar
'The government will lift water only if the NDSA gives clearance,' he reiterated, speaking to reporters on Monday along with Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar and Manakondur MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana.
Sridhar said that, as promised in the election manifesto, a judicial inquiry was conducted into KLIS, with Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose submitting a report to the government. A committee reviewed the findings and prepared a brief report, which will soon be tabled in the Assembly for discussion by all parties, including BRS MLAs.
On the issue of MLA disqualifications, he said the Speaker would take the final decision, noting that the Supreme Court had given three months' time.
He urged the state's eight BJP MPs to pressure the Centre to get Presidential assent for 42% BC quota so it can become law.
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