BRS MLA Questions Government’s Failure to Utilise Available Water Resources; Raises Concerns Over Medigadda Barrage, Kannepalli Pump House and Irrigation Issues
Hyderabad: BRS MLA D. Sudheer Reddy launched a strong criticism of the Congress government during a press conference held at Telangana Bhavan, raising several questions over the handling of the Kaleshwaram project, Medigadda barrage, Kannepalli pump house and the state’s irrigation and drinking water supply.
Referring to the BRS leaders’ visit to the Kannepalli and Medigadda barrages, Sudheer Reddy said they had urged the government to utilise the available water by operating the pumps. He claimed that approximately 20,000 cusecs of water was flowing at the time and that water could have been lifted for agricultural purposes. He also referred to the NDSA report, stating that it indicated the possibility of lifting water from Kannepalli.
He alleged that the Congress government had deliberately failed to lift the available water due to political considerations and its reluctance to give credit to former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. Instead, he claimed, the water was allowed to flow downstream, causing difficulties for farmers.
Sudheer Reddy also alleged that police personnel prevented the BRS leaders from entering the Kannepalli pump house during their inspection, raising questions about the restrictions imposed on their visit.Citing the examples of the Devadula, Sitarama and Pattiseema projects, he argued that water could be pumped using motors even without conventional barrages. He emphasised that the Kaleshwaram project had played a significant role in Telangana’s development and described it as the lifeline of the state.
The MLA further claimed that Telangana had an opportunity to lift water for 80 to 120 days but the government failed to utilise it. He questioned the government’s reliance on the NDSA report and criticised the Centre for not providing clear directions on the matter.
Expressing concern over the shortage of irrigation and drinking water, Sudheer Reddy said farmers and the general public were facing difficulties due to the government’s alleged failure to utilise available water resources.
He also objected to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s remarks about people engaged in traditional occupations and retired engineers, stating that every profession deserves respect. He urged the Chief Minister to maintain dignified language while addressing public issues.
During the press conference, Sudheer Reddy also raised allegations concerning business interests and appointments involving the Chief Minister’s family members, questioning their alleged influence in administrative and commercial affairs.
Highlighting the previous BRS government’s initiatives, he said that Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) established during KCR’s tenure were helping provide treated water for green spaces. He asserted that attempts to erase KCR’s legacy would not succeed.
Referring to the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant, he said that the previous government had planned the project keeping Telangana’s future electricity requirements in mind.
Sudheer Reddy also questioned the Centre’s approach towards dam safety issues in different states and raised concerns over reports regarding the proposed naming of a district after former Union Minister S. Jaipal Reddy.
Concluding his remarks, the BRS MLA demanded that the state government focus on irrigation, drinking water supply and public welfare instead of engaging in political controversies.
Note: The allegations and figures mentioned in this report are based on MLA D. Sudheer Reddy’s statements at the press conference and have not been independently verified.
