Telangana Assembly: Revanth Reddy Slams KCR’s Two-Year Absence from Assembly

CM Revanth Swears on God to Protect State Interests

CM Revanth Swears on God to Protect State Interests

Hyderabad: In an emotionally charged speech in the State Assembly, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy took a solemn oath on God, vowing that no injustice would be allowed to befall Telangana as long as he remains in office. Declaring that his life and purpose are inseparably tied to the state, he said, “I am swearing on God… whether I live or die, it is for Telangana. This is my commitment.” Emphasising that regional interest overrides political loyalty, he recalled walking away from his earlier party when he felt Telangana’s interests were compromised, asserting that the region always comes before the party.

Turning his fire on the previous regime, Reddy accused former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao of weakening Telangana’s water rights. He alleged that the groundwork for the controversial Godavari–Banakacherla diversion was laid in 2016 during KCR’s tenure, claiming that an admission about “surplus waters” in the Godavari at a Jal Shakti meeting emboldened Chandrababu Naidu to pursue the Banakacherla plan. Reddy further charged that KCR agreed to cap Telangana’s share at 299 TMC while allowing Andhra Pradesh to draw 512 TMC, a decision he said gravely disadvantaged the state.

Seeking to correct what he described as historic wrongs, the Assembly unanimously adopted resolutions pressing the Centre for immediate clearances to the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, citing acute drought in Mahabubnagar and escalating costs caused by prolonged delays. The House also resolved that no permissions should be granted for Andhra Pradesh’s proposed Polavaram-Banakacherla project and Nallamalasagar link project until all interstate water disputes are fully resolved, underlining Telangana’s firm stand on protecting its rights.

CM Revanth Slams KCR and Harish Rao for Water Betrayal

CM Revanth Slams KCR and Harish Rao for Water Betrayal

Hyderabad: In a sharp attack on the opposition, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleged that the BRS leadership "surrendered" Telangana's rightful share of Krishna waters by accepting a 299 TMC allocation instead of the entitled 490 TMC.

Reddy targeted former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and former minister T. Harish Rao, questioning why they agreed to a reduced share when government records supported a higher claim. "When the documents clearly state the people’s share, why settle for less?" Reddy asked, metaphorically accusing them of "accepting a small slice of the pie when the full portion belonged to Telangana."

The CM also implicated former Engineer-in-Chief Muralidhar Rao, alleging that he authored the report that capped the state's share at 299 TMC. Reddy vowed to correct this "injustice" by fighting for the legitimate share in all available legal and policy forums.

CM Revanth Reddy Reaffirms Commitment to Telangana

CM Revanth Reddy Reaffirms Commitment to Telangana

Hyderabad: In a fiery address to the State Assembly, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy issued a stern warning to political opponents on Saturday, stating that while he values decorum, his response to those undermining Telangana’s self-respect would be "final and decisive."

Responding to recent personal attacks, Reddy asserted his loyalty to the state above all else. "How could anyone with Telangana blood ever consider surrendering our water to Andhra Pradesh?" he asked, rejecting allegations that he had compromised the state's interests.

Reddy, referring to himself as a "son of Palamuru" born in the Nallamala forest region, declared the completion of the Palamuru–Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Project a moral duty. He framed his governance as a strategic fight to turn parched lands fertile and warned that his restraint in the face of criticism should not be mistaken for fear.

Telangana Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolutions: Demands Clearances for PRLIS, Halt to AP’s Polavaram Link Projects

Telangana Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolutions: Demands Clearances for PRLIS, Halt to AP’s Polavaram Link Projects

Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Saturday unanimously passed two key resolutions focusing on the state's water interests.

In the first resolution, the House highlighted the plight of the drought-prone Mahbubnagar district. Citing significant cost escalations due to delays over the past decade, the Assembly urged the Central Government to immediately grant all pending clearances for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) to utilize 90 TMC of water for irrigation and drinking needs.

In a second resolution aimed at protecting the state's river water rights, the Assembly demanded that the Centre deny permissions to the Andhra Pradesh government for the proposed Polavaram–Banakacherla and Polavaram–Nallamalasagar link projects. The House asserted that no diversion of Godavari waters should be permitted until all interstate water disputes are resolved.

KCR Signed Telangana’s Death Warrant: CM Revanth Blasts BRS for Ceding Water Rights to Andhra

KCR Signed Telangana’s Death Warrant: CM Revanth Blasts BRS for Ceding Water Rights to Andhra

Revanth Reddy Slams KCR’s Two-Year Absence from Assembly; Calls for United Front on Krishna Water Rights

Revanth Reddy Slams KCR’s Two-Year Absence from Assembly; Calls for United Front on Krishna Water Rights

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy turned the spotlight on the state’s water crisis and the political conduct of the Opposition during his address to the State Assembly on Saturday.

While emphasising that equitable water distribution was the bedrock of the Telangana statehood movement, Reddy expressed deep regret over the continued absence of Leader of the Opposition, K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), from the House.

"The movement for Telangana was born from the fight for water, funds, and employment. I have seen poverty and water scarcity firsthand," the Chief Minister stated. He pointed out that despite the Bachawat Tribunal allocating 811 TMC of Krishna River water to the united state, districts like Mahaubnagar faced historical injustice—a plight he claimed continued even in the decade following bifurcation.

Reddy argued that a leader of KCR’s experience would be invaluable during such critical debates. "It has been nearly two years since the Opposition Leader attended the Assembly. Debating from party offices only confuses the public; the Assembly is the platform for clarity," Reddy asserted. He noted that unlike the current opposition, Congress leaders in the past faced criticism head-on within the House.

The number of agricultural pump sets in 2014 did not improve even in 2026, said Adilabad BJP MLA Payal Shankar

Shankar criticized the BRS and Congress governments for failing to complete any irrigation project in the state in the last 12 years

Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation scheme neglected under BRS Rule, said Devarakadra MLA G. Madhusudan Reddy

Not even one additional acre was provided with irrigation facilities under the project

Highest ever paddy was cultivated in Nalgonda, Mahbubnagar districts under Congress regime: Uttam

Paddy procurement has also been at its highest in Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar district under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's rule, said irrigation minister Uttam Kumar Reddy.

Congress government will complete all irrigation projects on Krishna Basin with high priority: Uttam Kumar Reddy

BRS government ruined the irrigation system in the state. Despite spending Rs 1,23,000 crore, the Kaleshwaram Barrage is a big failure.