Congress MLA blames KCR and Harish Rao for KLIS failure, alleges corruption and demands judicial inquiry into project mismanagement.
Congress MLA R. Bhupathi Reddy (Image:DC)
Nizamabad: Congress MLA R. Bhupathi Reddy on Friday accused former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and former irrigation minister T. Harish Rao of being solely responsible for the failure of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS). He alleged that both leaders “minted money” from the project, stretching from Tummidihatti to Kaleshwaram, and asserted that they would “definitely face punishment” following a judicial inquiry.
Speaking at Congress Bhavan, the Nizamabad Rural MLA claimed that neither the Central Water Commission nor any reputable scientific agency had endorsed the KLIS. He said poor construction quality and neglected maintenance led to the project’s current problems, adding that Chandrashekar Rao proceeded without Cabinet or sub-committee approval.
Bhupathi Reddy also claimed that BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao “cannot stomach” Telangana’s rapid development under the present government. He warned that if BRS leaders continue spreading “false propaganda” against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Congress will respond decisively in the upcoming local-body elections.
Bhupathi Reddy also claimed that BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao “cannot stomach” Telangana’s rapid development under the present government. He warned that if BRS leaders continue spreading “false propaganda” against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Congress will respond decisively in the upcoming local-body elections.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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