Uttam assures full support to legal team in Krishna Water dispute
Uttam vows to personally attend KWDT-II hearings
Hyderabad: In an attempt to strengthen Telangana’s legal position in the Krishna water-sharing dispute, irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday assured that the government would provide all support to the legal team representing the state and asserted that he would personally attend the proceedings of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II).
During an extensive review meeting with the legal and irrigation teams here on Sunday, Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana’s case was not just about statistics but also about justice and the state’s right to develop its irrigation infrastructure without facing arbitrary constraints. He pointed out that Telangana's farmers and irrigation-dependent regions had suffered for decades due to skewed water allocations, and said the Congress government was committed to correcting these imbalances.
The legal team outlined how Telangana had historically been deprived of its fair share of Krishna waters, and how the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014 further complicated water distribution. The state’s arguments emphasised the need for equitable and just allocation, considering the basin area, population, and existing irrigation potential of Telangana.
The minister discussed broader strategic directions to be pursued during the hearings, including the assertion of Telangana’s rights based on legal, constitutional, and technical grounds. He reviewed logistical arrangements, coordination with the team stationed in Delhi, and the upcoming documentation and presentations required before KWDT-II.