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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Come, let's debate Banakacherla project in House: CM Revanth Reddy to K Chandrasekhar Rao; says he betrayed Sonia Gandhi, gave away Telangana's water share
HYDERABAD: A day after state cabinet decided to submit full details of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme to the Justice PC Ghose Commission, chief minister A Revanth Reddy Tuesday threw down the gauntlet to former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao for debate in the assembly. The debate, he said, should be centered on "who truly bartered away Telangana's river water interests". He said the aim was to let the people know who the 'Telangana traitor' is, and who signed the 'death warrant' for farmers by surrendering the state's river water interests to Andhra Pradesh. "I challenge KCR to write to the assembly speaker to convene a two-day special session to debate who is responsible for the Banakacherla project. He can choose the date and time. I'll come with proof - official documents, signatures, and Apex Council minutes - to expose how KCR had surrendered Telangana's share of Krishna and Godavari waters to Andhra Pradesh. Let people decide who are 'Telangana drohulu' (traitors) and 'Godavari dongalu' (thieves)," Revanth said, addressing a gathering at the Rythu Bharosa Vijayotsava rally at the secretariat. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad KCR betrayed Sonia Gandhi, gave away T's water share: CM Revanth slammed the BRS leadership for accusing him of supporting Banakacherla project, allegedly due to his past association with AP chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Financie seu projeto e economize até 90% na conta de luz! Banco BV Saiba Mais Undo He countered by reminding people that while KCR betrayed Sonia Gandhi - after allegedly promising to merge TRS with the Congress - he (Revanth) left Naidu to join Congress and work for Telangana's development. "Soniamma gave Telangana statehood. As a son of Soniamma, and with the blessings of the late Rajiv Gandhi, I joined Congress and stood with the people to bring Congress to power. Today, while KCR gave away Telangana's water share, irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and I made it clear to the Union jal shakti minister that Telangana will approach the Supreme Court if the Centre supports AP's water claims," Revanth asserted. He alleged the Banakacherla project was conceptualised in 2016 following KCR's advice to AP that 3,000 tmcft of Godavari water was being wasted into the sea. "KCR extended full cooperation to divert water to Rayalaseema, which he called 'Ratnalaseema'. He consented to Telangana getting just 299 tmcft of Krishna water, while AP got 512 tmcft. As per river-sharing norms, Telangana deserves 555 tmcft, as 66% of the Krishna basin falls within Telangana," Revanth pointed out. On BRS's claim that 2 lakh crore was spent on irrigation projects, Revanth alleged most of it went to contractors and commissions. "If that money was truly invested in irrigation, Congress-initiated projects like Nettempadu, Kalwakurthy, Bima, and others wouldn't have remained incomplete," he said. Revanth reaffirmed that the Congress govt was committed to making agriculture a celebration for farmers. "Telangana farmers turned KCR into 'Ravanasurudu' and sent him back to his farmhouse," he said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana govt to submit KLIP report to Ghose panel; opposes Banakacherla project, awaits HC verdict on panchayat polls
HYDERABAD: The Telangana cabinet, chaired by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, on Monday decided to submit a comprehensive report to the Justice PC Ghose Commission probing the lapses in the execution of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS). The submission will include whether the project received formal cabinet approval during the previous BRS regime, the rationale for constituting a cabinet sub-committee, and the extent to which its recommendations were implemented. In other important decisions taken at the meeting, the cabinet approved the 201-km southern corridor of the Regional Ring Road, extending from Choutuppal to Sangareddy and an IIIT for Mahbubnagar. Telangana Thalli statues will be installed in every district collectorate before Dec 9. Briefing the media after the meeting at the state secretariat, revenue and housing minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, along with ministers Vakiti Srihari and Ponnam Prabhakar, said the govt would submit all requested information on KLIS by June 30. "This includes details on what then engineers-many now retired-recommended, and the basis on which the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages were taken up," Srinivas Reddy said. The cabinet also took a strong stand on the Banakacherla project, vowing to resist it at all costs to safeguard Telangana's share of river waters. Srinivas Reddy alleged that a 'vicious campaign' was being run to blame the Congress govt for the project, even though the foundation stone was laid during the previous BRS govt's tenure. "To set the record straight, the govt will soon give a detailed power-point presentation to all elected representatives," he said. The Telangana state cabinet on Monday vowed to safeguard Telangana's share of river waters. Telangana Revenue and housing minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy alleged that a 'vicious campaign' was being run to blame the Congress govt for the Banakacherla project, even though the foundation stone was laid during the previous BRS govt's tenure. He said the govt will soon give a detailed power-point presentation to all elected representatives. The presentation, scheduled for the first week of July, will cover how the former BRS govt 'surrendered' Telangana's rightful water share to Andhra Pradesh, steps the Congress govt has taken to halt Banakacherla, and the strategy going forward. While sources confirmed that the cabinet also deliberated on holding talks with the AP govt regarding the river water dispute, ministers remained tight-lipped on whether formal cabinet approval was given for such talks. Similarly, they refrained from confirming if the KLIS ever received cabinet sanction under the previous regime. 'All such details will be placed before the Ghose Commission,' Srinivas Reddy reiterated. On the much-delayed panchayat polls, minister Prabhakar said the Telangana high court reserved its judgment after hearing the case on Monday. 'Once the judgment is delivered, the state govt will decide on election timeline and reservations in local bodies accordingly,' he said.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Now, Kavitha rivets eyes on irri projects to take on Revanth govt
Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha has now focused on the irrigation front to target the Revanth Reddy led government in the state, raising issues concerning projects like Bollapalli in Nallamala and the oustees of the Polavaram submergence area, among others. According to Jagruthi leaders, Kavitha has been keenly studying the irrigation sector with the aim of cornering the current administration. Along with opposing the Banakacherla project, Kavitha has been vocal against the proposed Bollapalli project in the Nallamala Forest area. During a recent press conference, Kavitha stated that the forest area faces submergence due to the Bollapalli project, proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government. She also challenged the narrative that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was never opposed to Telangana projects, recalling his past letters and petitions filed in the Supreme Court against them. She criticised the Chief Minister's 'paper tiger' stance, asserting that although he calls himself the 'Nallamala Tiger', he has failed to act against projects like the proposed 150 TMC Bollapalli reservoir, which threatens to submerge the Nallamala forest. Kavitha is organising a roundtable meeting on Friday to discuss submergence in Telangana due to the Polavaram project. Jagruthi General Secretary Naveen Achari confirmed that leaders of various parties, public organisations, and flood victims would participate and speak at the roundtable meeting, scheduled from 10 am to 2 pm on Friday.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘One foot in Congress, one in BRS': BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind slams Uttam Kumar Reddy, alleges KCR's influence on Banakacherla project in Telangana
HYDERABAD: BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind on Wednesday alleged that the presentation on the Banakacherla project by minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy was orchestrated under the direction of former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao. Addressing a press conference, Arvind said, 'To divert attention, Uttam gave a powerpoint presentation. He has one foot in Congress and another in BRS. He lacks any understanding of the project.' He accused both Congress and BRS of attempting to tarnish BJP's image, questioning, 'CM Revanth Reddy calls himself Naidu's disciple. Has he ever consulted his mentor?' Arvind added that the Centre and Central Water Commission would assess and decide on the project. 'Earlier, both CMs discussed. Have Naidu and Revanth met now?'
