Revanth Calls For Talks With AP On River Water

Making a strong appeal to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Revanth Reddy called for constructive talks to amicably settle water-sharing issues between the two Telugu states, particularly those related to projects on the Krishna river.
Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Suzen Medicare manufacturing plant at Raviryal in Maheshwaram, Rangareddy district, Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government had no intention of deriving political mileage from water disputes. Instead, it was focused on achieving permanent and practical solutions in the larger interests of farmers and the people of Telangana. “If you ask me whether Telangana needs disputes or water, I will say water. If the question is disputes or solutions, I will choose solutions,” he said.

The Chief Minister expressed concern that objections raised by Andhra Pradesh to several Telangana projects on the Krishna river were delaying statutory clearances from agencies such as the Central Water Commission and environmental approvals. These delays, he said, were preventing the state from securing loans and Central assistance, thereby placing an additional financial burden on Telangana.

He urged the Andhra Pradesh government not to obstruct approvals for projects that were sanctioned during the undivided Andhra Pradesh, including Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation scheme (PRLIS), Kaleshwaram Link-I, Dindi, SLBC and Nettempadu projects.
Revanth Reddy said that disputes should not be viewed through the prism of politics and called upon all stakeholders to think beyond party lines. He maintained that sitting across the table and holding discussions was the only viable path to resolve such complex issues.

“Our policy is clear. We want to resolve issues by talking among ourselves, not by standing before courts for years,” he said, reiterating that Telangana was not seeking confrontation but cooperation.
Revanth Reddy also highlighted the importance of inter-state cooperation beyond water issues, including Machilipatnam port connectivity from Bharat Future City and infrastructure development, stating that mutual collaboration between Telugu states was essential for sustainable growth.

He reiterated that Telangana sought harmonious relations with all neighbouring states, whether Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra, and would continue discussions to resolve issues amicably in the spirit of federal cooperation.