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Irrigation expert V Prakash Rao said the Ghose Commission report on KLIS pointed to procedural and technical lapses but made no mention of corruption. He defended the project’s cost escalation as justified and asked Kavitha to prove her graft allegations

The Congress government’s bid to corner the BRS over the Kaleshwaram project backfired in the Assembly, as Harish Rao countered CM Revanth Reddy with documents and clearances, exposing contradictions in Congress’s stance and leaving the ruling benches on the defensive

Revanth Reddy's announcement in the State Assembly announcing a CBI probe into the Kaleshwaram issue has caught his cabinet colleagues by surprise, as it was not discussed in the State Cabinet meeting on Saturday

In a heated discussion in the Telangana Assembly, Former Minister T Harish Rao strongly criticised the Congress government over the PC Ghose Commission report. He accused the government of using the Commission for political vendetta, while ignoring the ongoing crises like the devastating floods and farmer distress.

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project redefined Telangana’s agriculture by fully utilising its Godavari share, creating new ayacuts, stabilising existing projects, and boosting storage. Despite criticism and challenges, it remains central to the state’s irrigation security and KCR’s vision of a golden Telangana

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar alleged that the Medigadda pillar collapse was sabotage and demanded an SIT probe. He questioned the NDSA’s role, accused Congress and BJP leaders of involvement, and linked the incident to a conspiracy against KCR’s legacy

The Justice PC Ghose Commission dismissed claims of water scarcity at Tummadihatti. It confirmed that Telangana’s decision to shift the barrage was based on CWC’s observations, not political motives

BRS MLA G Jagadishwar Reddy said former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao could supply water from Kaleshwaram in three days if the project was handed to him. He criticised the Congress government for mismanaging irrigation and troubling Telangana farmers

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme remains non-operational for the fourth season, affecting farmers across 13 districts. With Medigadda repairs delayed and no alternative plan in place, kharif sowing has dropped sharply and farmers are preparing to protest for relief

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao submitted documents to the Justice Ghose Commission regarding KLIS barrages and accused the state government of withholding key files. He claimed full cooperation but questioned the transparency and intentions of the current administration during the inquiry process.

With no irrigation support from KLIP over a month into the water year, farmers in Telangana are gearing up for protests. Low inflows at Yellampalli and delays in repairs at Medigadda are worsening the situation for Kharif cultivation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for neglecting repair work on Manjeera barrage despite warnings, calling it a serious threat to Hyderabad's water supply. He warned of a man-made disaster if urgent measures were not taken

Blames stalled Medigadda water lifts for drying up reservoirs and warns of growing distress among farmers

BRS leader T. Harish Rao told the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission that shifting the Kaleshwaram project intake point from Tummidi Hatti to Medigadda was necessary due to Maharashtra’s objections, water shortage, and ecological concerns. He submitted detailed evidence supporting the decision.

Criticises Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy for spreading false information about the project; defends KLIS' achievements with official data, calls for factual discourse, urges transparency over politically motivated allegations

Says Pranahita-Chevella project would have been a more viable option compared to the Medigadda barrage to utilise Godavari water

Setting specific dates for their appearance, the Commission wanted the former Chief Minister to appear on June 5, while Harish Rao and Rajender were summoned on June 6 and June 9 respectively.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the Kancha Gachibowli land row was one of the biggest land scams in the country, with the corruption scandal going beyond Rs.10,000 crore. 

The structural issues of Medigadda barrage have to be addressed in the next 120 days if the government is keen on providing water to farmers 

Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages, intended to boost agriculture, pisciculture, and biodiversity, have been left non-functional under the pretext of structural issues