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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
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Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of halting KLIP water lifting to benefit AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. He criticised the Congress government for pension cuts, poor hostel management, and politicising ACB raids to mask failures
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BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of financial mismanagement and ignoring Telangana’s interests. He criticised excessive Delhi visits, farmers’ distress, and alleged conspiracy to defame Kaleshwaram. He also warned media against publishing unverified reports on BRS governance
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Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao accused the Andhra Pradesh government of violating Telangana’s rights by pushing the Banakacharla project. He criticised the Congress and BJP for remaining silent and said the BRS would approach the Supreme Court to protect Telangana's water interests
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YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the Andhra Pradesh coalition government, led by Chandrababu Naidu, of creating an "emergency-like" atmosphere in the state. Speaking in Nellore, Jagan condemned alleged attacks on opposition leaders’ homes, misuse of police to file false and vindictive cases, and restrictions on his public appearances.
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For the past ten years, Telangana has had operational control over the Nagarjuna Sagar Project (NSP), including the Right Main Canal’s head regulator. Later, Andhra Pradesh wrested control of the head regulator and 13 of the 26 crest gates of the project, with the intervention of the Union Home Ministry and the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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Congress leaders and MLAs feel that the Chief Minister, instead of protecting Telangana’s interest, is joining hands with Andhra Pradesh.
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At the BRSV State Conference, BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of conspiring to undermine Telangana’s achievements and deny its rightful water share.
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Former Minister Harish Rao has called for mass protests against the Banakacharla project, accusing political rivals of compromising Telangana’s water rights. He warned of legal action and agitation, comparing it to the earlier Telangana statehood movement led by universities and students
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The BRS Vidhyarthi wing will hold a state-level student conference in Hyderabad on July 26 to oppose the Banakacherla project in Andhra Pradesh, accusing state and national leaders of conspiring to divert Telangana's water resources and pledging a protest campaign
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In the last Union Budget, the Centre sanctioned Rs. 15,000 crore for Andhra Pradesh, including funding for the Polavaram project and Amaravati capital development. Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh publicly thanked the BJP government for the allocations. Telangana, on the other hand, received negligible allocations.
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The BRS student wing vowed to intensify its efforts to mobilise students across Telangana as part of the campaign against the Banakacherla project.
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Former ministers Niranjan Reddy and Srinivas Goud criticised CM Revanth Reddy for failing to implement development projects in Palamuru. They accused him of focusing on politics over governance and highlighted delays in irrigation, medical, and educational infrastructure
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Listing out the measures initiated by the Congress government for the welfare of the farming community, the Chief Minister said within one year, farmers’ crop loans of upto Rs.2 lakh were waived by spending Rs.21,000 crore.
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John Wesley’s remarks came in response to Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu’s claim that discussions on the Banakacharla project, aimed at diverting Godavari waters, occurred during the meeting,
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Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have agreed to install advanced telemetry systems at key reservoirs to enable real-time water monitoring. The decision, taken at a Jal Shakti Ministry meeting, follows years of disputes over water sharing and delayed implementation
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao slammed CM Revanth Reddy for allegedly giving away Telangana’s water rights to AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. He warned that any illegal transfer of water would trigger another Telangana movement, calling the act a betrayal of the State
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Before executing the project, the Chief Ministers of both Telugu States should discuss and finalise the water sharing ratio. This responsibility should be entrusted to the Central government, he added.
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Tensions flared after an attack on Bhadradri Temple staff by encroachers in Purushothapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The land, donated in 1878, remains encroached despite a High Court order. BRS leaders blame the village’s merger into AP for the ongoing crisis
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Telangana Jagruthi was fighting for the women, demanding Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to fulfill his promise to give 2,500 per month to women, the MLC said.