The Telangana Assembly witnessed heated exchanges over Kaleshwaram and Tummidihatti projects during an El Nino debate, with the BJP demanding action on irrigation and barrage repairs. Ministers blamed the previous BRS government and sought Central assistance to tackle the water crisis.
The Telangana High Court issued notices in the matter pertaining to constituting ‘Indiramma Committees’, citing potential violations of constitutional and Panchayat Raj Act provisions
The Court had on September 8 instructed the Speaker to decide on the pleas within four weeks, cautioning that failure to do so would result in the case being reopened suo moto.
A prolonged hearing took place since a month on constitutional aspects of what is the power of a court to give directions to the Speaker of Legislative Assembly, X schedule of the constitution.
Addressing a press conference here on Friday, Maheshwar Reddy blamed the State government for the paddy getting wet in the rain and causing loss to the farmers.