Former Minister Jagadish Reddy:
- There is an opportunity to start the motors at the Kannepalli Pump House and store 150 TMC of water, but the government is stubbornly refusing to do so.
- Telangana farmers are closely observing what he termed as the government’s conspiracy and deception.
- If the government is incapable, hand over the project to us. Give it to KCR for one week, and we will demonstrate how to pump and utilize the water.
- If any mishap occurs, as claimed by Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, the BRS will take full responsibility.
- If proven wrong, we are prepared to dissolve the BRS and permanently retire from politics.
- Whether asked by Minister Uttam or the Cabinet, KCR is ready to give an undertaking on behalf of the people of Telangana.
- The Revanth Reddy Cabinet is merely staging a drama to benefit Chandrababu Naidu.
- The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has no role in the present issue.
- If the government’s logic is accepted, then Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy should be jailed over the SLBC issue.
- Engineers themselves say that the motors have not been operated even once over the past year.
- Minister Uttam lacks basic understanding of the issue and does not even know what to speak.
- Even leaders like Sridhar Babu are yielding to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy out of fear of losing their positions.
- Ministers have lost the spirit of Telangana.
- KTR clearly demonstrated that Kannepalli is fully capable of protecting Telangana’s lands.
- We expected a positive response from the State Government.
- However, the four ministers who responded only repeated baseless narratives instead of speaking in Telangana’s interest.
- They could not prove corruption worth even ₹10, let alone ₹1 lakh. The commission appointed by the government was rejected by the court.
- Under the current El Niño conditions, the Kaleshwaram Project is more essential than ever.
- This was precisely why KCR built the Kaleshwaram Project.
- Pranahita will play a crucial role in protecting people during any drought.
- The government is making thousands of crores by illegally mining sand from the barrages.
- The government is not operating the pumps because it fears high electricity bills and the financial burden of procuring farmers’ crops and paying bonuses.
- People understand everything and will deliver their verdict at the appropriate time.
Former Minister Gangula Kamalakar:
- Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has no understanding of the issue.
- Why is water not being lifted from Kannepalli and Yellampalli?
- If the government continues to neglect water lifting, we will once again launch a “Chalo Kannepalli, Chalo Yellampalli” movement.
- The NDSA has never instructed that water should not be stored in Annaram and Sundilla barrages.
- It only recommended repairs for minor technical issues.
- Should reservoirs be left empty out of fear?
Former MP B. Vinod Kumar:
- Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s statement came as a surprise.
- Former pilot Uttam Kumar Reddy is unfortunately grounded.
- Uttam claims Bhadrachalam will be submerged. Did Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ask him to make such statements?
- During the massive floods of 2021, a flow of 29 lakh cusecs carrying nearly 250 TMC of water passed through, yet Bhadrachalam remained unaffected.
- Whom is the government trying to frighten?
- Hundreds of sand-laden lorries are operating near Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla. That is the real reason why the barrages are not being filled.
- Even without involving Medigadda, fill Annaram and Sundilla partially and begin lifting water.
- Reports clearly state that Annaram and Sundilla are structurally safe.
- Ministers do not even know the ABCs of the Kaleshwaram Project.
- The Revanth Reddy government is utilizing nearly 95% of the Kaleshwaram Project.
- It was the KCR government that filled Yellampalli and Mid Manair reservoirs. That contribution should not be forgotten.
- Minister Uttam should stop claiming that record paddy production was achieved without using the Kaleshwaram Project.
- El Niño conditions are prevailing. Has Minister Uttam even spoken to the NDSA about storing water?
- Have the 16 Congress and BJP MPs thought about this issue even for a single day?
- At least now, stop the sand transportation, lift water from Kannepalli and supply it where required.
- Ministers from the undivided Karimnagar, Warangal and Nalgonda districts should take the initiative, speak to the Chief Minister and ensure that water is lifted immediately.
The press conference was also attended by Gellu Srinivas Yadav, Dharmender Reddy and other BRS leaders.
