Amidst the ongoing conflict between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh regarding river water sharing, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy emphasized the state’s preference for water over disputes. He urged a non-political approach to resolve disputes over Krishna and Godavari River waters between the two Telugu states. Reddy appealed to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to refrain from obstructing Telangana projects along the Krishna River to avoid financial strain on the state.
Reiterating the importance of cooperation between states, Reddy highlighted the necessity of Andhra Pradesh’s support for Telangana to achieve port connectivity. He advocated for dialogue-based solutions rather than legal battles and emphasized the Congress party’s non-political stance on the water issue. Reddy called for unity among all parties to address the matter in the best interest of the people and farmers, emphasizing mutual cooperation with neighboring states to avoid conflicts.
Addressing the politicization of water sharing, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu urged Telangana to avoid political maneuvering on river water issues. Naidu defended projects in Telangana and questioned objections raised against the Polavaram project. The Telangana government’s opposition to the Polavaram-Nallamalla Sagar project, aimed at diverting water from the Godavari River to the Krishna basin, has led to legal action. Naidu proposed utilizing surplus water efficiently, including supplying Krishna water to the Rayalaseema region and potentially to Telangana upon completion of the Polavaram project.
