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
BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the BJP-led Centre of betraying Telangana’s water interests by supporting Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram-Banakacherla link project, warning that it would deprive the State of its rightful Krishna and Godavari water shares
Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters, bypassing mandatory approvals. Telangana has raised objections, citing violations and ecological risks. Though aimed at Rayalaseema, the immediate benefits will go to the Krishna delta
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s 50th trip to New Delhi in less than two years has led to criticism from political and public circles. Critics say the visits have yielded little benefit for Telangana and increased the financial burden
Congress workers in Kothagudem are increasingly unhappy with CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao, alleging mistreatment and exclusion from programmes. Tensions have grown, with Congress leaders claiming the CPI is distancing itself from the alliance and asserting dominance in the constituency.
Jadcherla Congress MLA Anirudh Reddy asked the Telangana government to stop payments to Andhra Pradesh contractors and cut their power and water supply. He alleged they were working against the State’s interests and supporting AP’s Banakacherla project plans
BRS leader T Harish Rao accepted CM Revanth Reddy’s challenge for an open Assembly debate on Krishna and Godavari water disputes. He accused the Congress of surrendering Telangana’s rights and demanded equal time, transparency, and an uninterrupted platform
The Telangana Cabinet has approved various key decisions, including plans for the Banakacherla project, welfare initiatives like the Rythu Bharosa scheme, and infrastructure projects such as the Regional Ring Road
