The Telangana Retired Engineers Association criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks against retired engineers, asserting that it is apolitical. The association defended its technical recommendations on lifting water from the Kannepally pump house and urged the government to approach the NDSA jointly
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended the government's decision not to operate the Kannepally pump house, citing inadequate rainfall and floodwaters due to El Niño. He challenged K Chandrashekhar Rao to suggest repairs for the Kaleshwaram project and criticised Congress legislators for weak political messaging
BJP MP Etala Rajender urged the Telangana government to operate the Kannepally pump house, saying it would help utilise available Godavari water for irrigation and drinking purposes. He also cautioned about possible drought conditions linked to El Nino and urged the government to avoid political considerations
