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T Harish Rao has demanded round-the-clock operation of Kalwakurthy project motors and 15 more days of Jurala water to save standing crops. He accused the Congress government of mismanaging Krishna water and sought drought compensation and farmer assistance.
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Congress leaders from the erstwhile Palamuru region have urged the government to stop diverting PRLI water towards the Dindi project, warning of adverse effects on irrigation. Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy promised discussions with officials to address their concerns.
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BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy challenged the Congress government to lift available water from Srisailam and address farmers’ concerns under PRLIS. He cited earlier interlinking works, questioned delays and tender cancellations, and demanded action on stalled project works.
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The Telangana government switched on two pumps at the Naralapur pump house of the Palamuru-Rangareddy project amid sustained BRS pressure. The pumps can lift 0.5 TMCft daily, with the stored water intended to meet drinking water needs amid drought concerns.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s repeated Delhi visits have come under criticism amid pending Central approvals for Telangana projects, with the Centre returning the PRLIS DPR over Krishna water issues. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meanwhile sought funds and project clearances.
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Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Centre of repeatedly returning the PRLIS DPR and alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government was influencing the Centre over the Banakacherla project. He demanded immediate reservoir filling and restoration of irrigation supplies
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Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of using El Nino as an excuse to restrict irrigation water to Telangana farmers. He demanded continuous operation of major lift schemes and alleged that Andhra Pradesh was diverting Telangana's Krishna water.
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The Centre has said the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is not under consideration for national project status due to unresolved inter-State issues over Krishna river waters. Its DPR was returned to Telangana for holistic planning to achieve intended benefits
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Following the Supreme Court's judgment on environmental clearance procedures, the Telangana government has set a six-month deadline to secure clearances for PRLIS, Sitarama Sagar, Dindi and Gouravelli projects while expediting documentation, legal compliance and scientific assessments related to Polavaram backwaters.
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BRS leaders from the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to expedite the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Speaking at a forum in Baltimore, they also sought action against Karnataka's projects and called for collective efforts towards Palamuru's development.
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Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Telangana government of failing to utilise floodwaters from the Krishna and Godavari rivers. He demanded immediate operation of all lift irrigation schemes, completion of the Palamuru-Rangareddy project and measures to safeguard the State's water interests.
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of environmental clearances granted to Telangana's Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Seethamma Sagar Multipurpose Project and Gouravelli Reservoir. While striking down the Centre's 2021 Office Memorandum prospectively, it protected approvals already granted to ongoing projects.
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Despite the Telangana government's commitment to complete the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme within fixed timelines, unresolved water allocation issues, the return of the DPR by the Central Water Commission and financial constraints have raised doubts over meeting the announced deadlines
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BRS leaders from Mahabubnagar launched the 'Chalo Karnataka' programme, alleging that Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh were diverting Krishna basin waters and harming Telangana's irrigation interests. The party demanded the removal of alleged illegal barrages and a halt to new projects.
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The Congress government has resumed the Narlapur pump house wet run and intensified operations under the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme, signalling greater reliance on irrigation infrastructure developed during the BRS regime as Telangana grapples with a worsening rainfall deficit.
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BRS leaders alleged that works being undertaken by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh at the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme could affect Telangana's water share. They demanded immediate intervention by the State government and accused it of failing to protect the interests of Mahabubnagar farmers.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying the people of Mahabubnagar by sidelining the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Addressing party leaders, he predicted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s defeat in Kodangal and said public anger was mounting against Congress over unfulfilled promises and developmental neglect.
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BRS leaders S Niranjan Reddy and RS Praveen Kumar criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, alleging Congress had opposed the project and accusing the State government of acting on ideas influenced by Andhra Pradesh leaders.
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Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks on irrigation projects, defending the BRS government’s record on the Palamuru-Rangareddy scheme and accusing the Congress government of delays, cost escalation and failure to complete major projects.
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BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of misleading the public on Telangana’s Krishna water utilisation. Citing official records, he said Andhra Pradesh had consumed a larger share of Krishna waters and challenged the CM to refute the figures.
