Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Detailed Project Report for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters into the Krishna basin, despite Telangana’s protests. The Rs 80,112 crore project has deepened water-sharing tensions between the two Telugu States
Accuses him of compromising Telangana’s water rights; warns that such actions weaken the State’s case; criticises Centre for unequal treatment in irrigation project approvals
Warns that BRS will approach Supreme Court to stop the project if the government continues to act irresponsibly; says Uttam Kumar Reddy confined to writing letters on issues rather than fighting them at New Delhi