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BRS staged protests in Patancheru and Medak district against the Congress government’s decision to hand over KLIP to the CBI. Leaders accused Congress and BJP of plotting to shut down the project, while farmers’ distress and political tensions escalated

The Telangana government has issued a notification entrusting the CBI with a probe into alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project. The move follows reports from the NDSA and the Justice PC Ghose Commission, with the Cabinet approving the decision

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

BRS cadres staged a blindfolded protest in Kothagudem, alleging that the Congress government was targeting former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao using the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram. Leaders claimed the report was biased and accused ministers of misleading the Assembly

BRS leaders staged a black badge protest in Yellandu alleging that the Congress government was spreading misinformation on the Kaleshwaram project to defame former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao. Dindigala Rajender accused CM Revanth Reddy of misleading the Assembly on KLIP issues

The congress government, led by CM A Revanth Reddy, has decided to hand over the Kaleshwaram project irregularities to the CBI, citing reports from NDSA, CAG and Justice PC Ghose Commission

BRS members fiercely protested against Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s remarks blaming previous BRS leadership for structural issues in Medigadda barrage

The Medigadda barrage, a key asset of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, has weathered yet another intense flood season in 2025, handling over 9 lakh cusecs of Godavari flow. While repairs to Block 7 remain pending since a 2023 pier subsidence incident, the barrage’s independent block design and reinforced foundations have ensured operational stability.

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

By mid-August, Telangana’s Kharif sowing crossed 1.10 crore acres, surpassing last year’s figures. However, sowing is largely confined to rain-fed areas due to inconsistent rainfall, urea shortages, and irrigation delays. Delayed MSP bonuses have further impacted farmers' liquidity, leading many to opt for less water-intensive crops

The Telangana Irrigation Department has resumed partial operations of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, pumping water to select reservoirs. The move, following BRS leaders’ demands, will irrigate only 10% of the project’s 18.25 lakh acres across 13 districts.

Telangana's Kharif sowing in 2025 has reached 90 lakh acres, a significant increase from last year. However, paddy transplantation remains behind schedule with only 35 lakh acres covered out of a target of 66 lakh. Erratic rainfall and urea shortages have hindered paddy sowing, while crops like cotton and maize are progressing well.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of sabotaging the Kaleshwaram project by not releasing irrigation water, pushing farmers into crisis. They alleged a political conspiracy to discredit KCR and warned of backlash in the upcoming local body elections.

Senior BRS leaders staged a protest at the Kannepalli pump house of the Kaleshwaram project in Jayashankar Bhupalapally, demanding the restart of motors to release water for Vanakalam crops. Police prevented entry, prompting a sit-in at the site

The State government has formed a committee of senior IAS officers to study the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. The summary will be presented to the Cabinet, which is expected to review it in Monday’s meeting

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

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of not operating KLIP pumps at Medigadda despite heavy Godavari inflows. He alleged political motives behind halting water lifting and warned of serious impact on farmers already suffering due to deficit rainfall

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of criminal negligence for not lifting Godavari water despite heavy inflows. He warned of a farmers’ march to the Kannepalli pumphouse and alleged CM Revanth Reddy was favouring Andhra Pradesh over Telangana farmers.

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

Harish Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for ignoring maintenance of Telangana’s irrigation projects, citing multiple structural failures across the State. He slammed the Congress government for neglect and warned against politicising irrigation issues while failing to deliver on promises.