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BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned that growing public dissatisfaction could trigger a major youth and farmers' movement against the Congress government in Telangana. He accused the government of betraying election promises, neglecting farmers and politicising the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana will prioritise drinking water over irrigation until June next year amid deficient rainfall. Farmers have been advised to avoid water-intensive crops, while the Kaleshwaram barrages will remain non-operational pending scientific clearance.

The Congress government's political narrative on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme is increasingly being challenged by questions over why the project remains underutilised. As water needs grow, attention is shifting from alleged irregularities under the BRS to the present government's handling of the irrigation network.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over the Tummidihatti project, questioned conflicting statements by Ministers, demanded immediate Medigadda repairs, and alleged delays, inadequate allocations and misleading claims regarding the Pranahita-Chevella project.

Restoration of the Medigadda barrage under KLIS faces delays due to disputes over responsibility, pending geotechnical studies and cost escalation. Officials indicate repair work may not begin before next year, raising concerns over project delays and impact on farmers

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded that the Congress government give the principal opposition an equal opportunity to make a PowerPoint presentation in the Assembly. He criticised the government’s record on irrigation and said democracy demands equal rights for all MLAs

Telangana has made little progress on its mandated dam safety evaluation despite a looming 2026 deadline. The Centre has urged the state to prioritise the exercise, but focus remains on Kaleshwaram’s barrages, leaving other critical projects unattended

Only five organizations have submitted technical bids for repairing the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Despite a limited response, officials are encouraged by the quality of the bids, which will now undergo evaluation

River water activist V Prakash Rao said there is no need for an EOI or fresh tenders for KLIP rehabilitation. Only the Medigadda barrage block needs repair. He linked delays to politics and called the EOI an election gimmick.

The Telangana government has issued an EOI for the rehabilitation of Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages under KLIP, two years after the Medigadda piers sagged. Farmers remain sceptical, citing delays, crop losses, and water scarcity amid political concerns ahead of local body polls.

Former MP B Vinod Kumar urged the Telangana government to immediately repair the Medigadda barrage of the Kaleshwaram project, warning of harm to farmers. He dismissed CM Revanth Reddy’s claim on Tummidihatti water flow and demanded answers from Congress on cross-voting allegations

Irrigation expert V Prakash Rao said the Ghose Commission report on KLIS pointed to procedural and technical lapses but made no mention of corruption. He defended the project’s cost escalation as justified and asked Kavitha to prove her graft allegations

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

Revanth Reddy's announcement in the State Assembly announcing a CBI probe into the Kaleshwaram issue has caught his cabinet colleagues by surprise, as it was not discussed in the State Cabinet meeting on Saturday

In a heated discussion in the Telangana Assembly, Former Minister T Harish Rao strongly criticised the Congress government over the PC Ghose Commission report. He accused the government of using the Commission for political vendetta, while ignoring the ongoing crises like the devastating floods and farmer distress.

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

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar alleged that the Medigadda pillar collapse was sabotage and demanded an SIT probe. He questioned the NDSA’s role, accused Congress and BJP leaders of involvement, and linked the incident to a conspiracy against KCR’s legacy

The Justice PC Ghose Commission dismissed claims of water scarcity at Tummadihatti. It confirmed that Telangana’s decision to shift the barrage was based on CWC’s observations, not political motives

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

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme remains non-operational for the fourth season, affecting farmers across 13 districts. With Medigadda repairs delayed and no alternative plan in place, kharif sowing has dropped sharply and farmers are preparing to protest for relief