Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the importance of resolving river water sharing issues between the two Telugu states through cooperation. Speaking at the Third World Telugu Conference in Guntur, he highlighted the need for unity among Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to address various challenges, including water sharing disputes. Naidu expressed his goal of permanently settling water disputes between the states and emphasized the significance of unity among Telugu people for progress.
Chief Minister Naidu’s remarks come amidst the ongoing disagreement between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the sharing of Krishna and Godavari river waters. Telangana has raised objections to Andhra Pradesh’s plans to expand the Polavaram project and divert water from the Godavari to the Krishna basin. Naidu reiterated the necessity of interlinking all rivers in Andhra Pradesh and confirmed the implementation of the Krishna-Godavari river linking project to prevent water wastage into the sea.
Chandrababu Naidu also highlighted the historical contributions of former chief minister N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) to irrigation projects in undivided Andhra Pradesh. He mentioned NTR’s initiatives in developing irrigation systems and emphasized the importance of protecting and promoting the Telugu language. Naidu praised the efforts of the Andhra Saraswat Parishat in organizing events to celebrate Telugu language and culture, announcing future Telugu Mahasabhalu events in different locations.
