Harish Rao recently met with KCR at his farmhouse to discuss the ongoing Kaleshwaram Commission notices. They are carefully considering whether KCR should personally appear before the commission or take the legal route by challenging the notices in court. The leadership is weighing all options to decide the best way forward.
Since the Kaleshwaram project is widely seen as KCR’s flagship achievement, moving the case to court might send mixed messages to the public and supporters. To avoid any negative perception, they seem inclined toward finding a balanced, middle path in handling the issue.
Officials who have already testified before the commission have stated that the entire project, including its design and execution, was carried out strictly based on directives from higher authorities — primarily under KCR’s guidance. Keeping this in mind, KCR and his legal team are debating whether to attend the commission hearings directly or seek more time to prepare their case. A key strategy meeting with legal experts is scheduled at KCR’s farmhouse soon.
Many party insiders feel that KCR’s direct presence before the commission would be the best way to handle the situation. However, sources from the BRS suggest that KCR is hesitant to appear in person. Since the BRS continues to take ownership of the Kaleshwaram project’s success, it is important for KCR to defend the project openly. Legal experts believe that if KCR can demonstrate that the project was built following all protocols and that the sand infiltration issues were accidental, his legal risk would be minimal.
The final decision is expected after KCR consults thoroughly with his legal team. Meanwhile, Harish Rao appears ready to face the commission, following the advice of legal counsel. This careful approach shows the leadership’s focus on managing the sensitive situation while protecting the project’s legacy.
