Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy refuted claims by BRS President K. Chandrasekhar Rao and former minister T. Harish Rao that he is backing Andhra Pradesh to divert river waters. He emphasized that the state’s water rights will not be compromised and urged BRS leaders to refrain from politicizing water-related matters.
Speaking at a meeting to assess the Devadula project in Mulugu district, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of safeguarding Telangana’s interests during discussions with neighboring states. He expressed readiness to address the Godavari River water matter in the upcoming Assembly session and encouraged KCR and Harish Rao to provide constructive input.
Revanth Reddy criticized the politicization of the Godavari water issue and suggested that completing projects during the previous administration’s tenure could have averted disputes. He stressed the need to utilize projects harnessing 960 TMC of water for the state’s prosperity and acknowledged the challenges faced in completing essential initiatives.
The Chief Minister acknowledged financial constraints affecting project completion but assured that pending endeavors would be finalized within two years. He announced forthcoming fund allocations and emphasized the importance of transparent estimates and approvals in the budgeting process to facilitate project progression.
