Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accuses KCR of reigniting river water disputes to protect BRS, challenging him to face Assembly debates on irrigation issues.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday accused former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao of deliberately stoking inter-state water disputes to revive the political relevance of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi. He claimed that following repeated electoral setbacks, the opposition party was attempting to reignite regional sentiments to remain politically visible.

Speaking at a meeting attended by ministers, legislators, and senior officials, Revanth Reddy alleged that the BRS chief has avoided Assembly debates on irrigation due to fear of scrutiny over past decisions. He challenged KCR to participate in the ongoing Winter Session discussions, stating that water rights were central to the Telangana movement and should be debated transparently on the Assembly floor.

The Chief Minister said the Congress government is preparing to counter BRS claims with documented records, including a detailed presentation by Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Krishna and Godavari river issues. Revanth Reddy alleged that key decisions taken during the previous regime weakened Telangana’s position on river water sharing and stalled the full utilisation of available resources.

He further claimed that lapses in planning and approvals affected major irrigation projects, asserting that these issues are now being raised selectively to divert attention from past governance failures. According to him, repeated references to Andhra Pradesh leadership were aimed at provoking political confrontation rather than resolving water-sharing challenges.

Analysis: Water disputes remain a deeply emotive issue in Telangana, closely tied to farmer livelihoods and regional equity. As political narratives intensify, transparent data and informed debate will be crucial to prevent long-term policy decisions from being overshadowed by partisan conflict