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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Harish Rao insulting judiciary after being rattled with Ghose Commission's findings: Uttam
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy accused BRS MLA leader and former minister T. Harish Rao of insulting the judiciary for his criticism of the PC Ghose Commission's findings on the Kaleshwaram project, and demanded an apology. Mr. Reddy said the former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Mr. Harish Rao were rattled after the Judicial Commission exposed the financial irregularities and that the Kaleshwaram project was approved without Cabinet consent, with contracts signed under dubious directions from Mr. KCR and Mr. Harish Rao. 'You committed a scam worth thousands of crores and now call the Judicial Commission a political vendetta?', he asked in response to Mr. Harish Rao's presentation on Tuesday. The Minister reminded that both former CM KCR and Mr. Harish Rao had appeared before the Judicial Commission. 'Why didn't Harish Rao raise these objections before the commission? Why come out now with baseless allegations in front of party workers?' he questioned. The commission's detailed report exposed widespread irregularities, design flaws and structural failures in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, particularly the sinking of the Medigadda barrage. Mr. Reddy said the Congress believes in democracy and the judiciary, which is why it was ready to hold a full discussion in the Assembly based on the Commission's report. 'Those found guilty, including former ministers, are welcome to join the debate and present their version,' he said.
New Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Why hasn't full report on Kaleshwaram project been made public: BRS leader Niranjan
HYDERABAD: Stating that the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme was executed to quench the thirst of Telangana, BRS leader and former agriculture minister S Niranjan Reddy on Monday wondered if it is fair to make 'political accusations' without releasing the full PC Ghose Commission report on the project. 'It is laughable that the Congress is now talking about changing the project site of Kaleshwaram. It was the Congress that maliciously and deliberately changed the site of the Nagarjunasagar project in the past, permanently betraying Telangana,' he said. 'Due to the sins of Congress, Telangana is deprived of its rightful share of water,' he alleged. Niranjan said that the Kaleshwaram project was built after obtaining all the required approvals. 'No matter how many conspiracies they hatch against KCR, the truth will come out. Why hasn't the full PC Ghose Commission report been made public?' he asked. The former minister also stated that the Commission's report was not final and it could be challenged in court as per the Commissions of Inquiry Act. The Commission of Inquiry was constituted only to target KCR, he alleged. He alleged that the ruling Congress was trying to fulfil the wishes of the anti-Telangana forces and trying to portray KCR as someone who made an unprecedented blunder, which was not true.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cabinet to discuss Ghose panel report today
Hyderabad: The crucial meeting of the cabinet, led by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, will on Monday discuss the report submitted by the PC Ghose Commission on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme. Additionally, the report of the high-level three-member committee, comprising senior IAS officers of irrigation and general administration, and the secretary of the law department, would be placed before the cabinet. The state govt has constituted the committee to study the Ghose report thoroughly and submit its findings. The report and the recommendations would be discussed in the cabinet meeting. Sources said chief secretary K Ramakrishna Rao met the committee on Sunday and discussed the synopsis they were going to present to the cabinet. The committee studied the over 600-page Ghose report, submitted in three volumes, and prepared a summary of its observations. In its report, the committee is likely to point out those responsible for the alleged irregularities that resulted in damages to some of the components of the three main barrages. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The Ghose Commission summoned even former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, former Ministers T Harish Rao, and Eatala Rajender (now BJP MP), before finalising its report. Sources said the Congress govt is planning to place the report in the assembly sessions and discuss who is responsible for taking decisions that resulted in damages to the components of the Kaleshwaram project barrages, and the future course of action. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana Cabinet to discuss PC Ghose panel report
HYDERABAD: The state Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on August 4, will discuss the PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. The government on Friday constituted a committee to study the report of the Commission of Inquiry on Kaleshwaram and submit a synopsis to the Cabinet. The committee comprises the secretaries of the Irrigation and Law departments as well as General Administration Department (GAD). The committee is scheduled to review the report and submit a detailed summary to the state Cabinet on August 4. Earlier, Irrigation Department Secretary Prashant Patil, Joint Secretary Srinivas and state Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao presented the Commission's report to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy were present on the occasion. It may be mentioned here that Justice Ghose handed over his report to the government on Thursday.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram project submitted to Telangana CM
The PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram project was submitted to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday and it is likely to come up in the next Cabinet meeting. Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Command Area Development, Rahul Bojja, submitted the report to the Chief Minister in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. Immediately after the report's submission, the government constituted a committee with Secretaries of the Irrigation, Law and General Administration Departments to study the report. The Committee is likely to complete the exercise and submit its report to the government, to be taken up in the State Cabinet on August 4. Later, the Chief Minister held a preliminary discussion on the report. It is learnt that the PC Ghose Commission has made it clear in its report about failures in the construction of the barrages of Kaleshwaram project and said faults were seen from the lowest level to the highest level in the government. The Commission apparently felt that norms were thrown to the winds and works were done not professionally, by according to the whims and fancies of the individuals. The decisions at the engineering and construction level were taken due to pressure from the top officials and political bosses. Violations were found right from the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The Committee, which was appointed to study the construction of the Kaleshwaram project comprehensively, including structural and procedural lapses and violations of norms in administrative decisions, submitted its report to the Irrigation Secretary Rahul Bojja on Thursday.
