BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over Telangana’s power crisis, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of blaming officials instead of ensuring adequate coal stocks, reviewing the power sector and preparing for El Niño conditions
The suspension of YTPS Stage-I Chief Engineer B Suresh has sparked resentment among power sector employees and engineers, who allege he is being made a scapegoat for power generation shortfalls caused by inadequate coal supplies and poor planning. The BRS and employee unions have demanded an impartial inquiry, questioning the government's preparedness and the selective targeting of officials.
Telangana’s water and power preparedness is under scrutiny amid El Niño concerns, low water storage and coal stocks. Retired engineers say opportunities to lift Godavari supplies were missed, while the BRS alleges Krishna water diversion. Contingency planning faces renewed questions
Harish Rao attacked the Telangana government over the Rs 5,420-crore true-up burden, questioned Bhatti Vikramarka’s claims on power supply and coal availability, and demanded withdrawal of the charges. He warned that the BRS would launch a public agitation if they remained
