Revanth Reddy Slams KCR Over Krishna-Godavari Water Issues: “He Betrayed Telangana”

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has launched a scathing attack on former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), accusing him of compromising the state’s rights in the long-standing Krishna and Godavari river water disputes. The remarks came during a meeting at Praja Bhavan, where Congress MP Uttam Kumar Reddy presented a detailed report on the water sharing issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Addressing the gathering, Revanth Reddy alleged that KCR’s decision to approve the allocation of 299 TMC of Krishna waters to Andhra Pradesh was nothing short of signing a “death sentence” for Telangana. “That signature has cost the state dearly,” he said, calling it a historic blunder that continues to impact Telangana’s irrigation needs.

Revanth further claimed that KCR had advised then former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to divert Godavari waters—a move he described as a betrayal of Telangana’s interests. “Instead of protecting our share, he acted like a representative of Andhra Pradesh,” he stated.

Highlighting the negligence in utilizing river water effectively, Revanth pointed out that the Jurala project should have been used to divert Krishna waters when they first entered Telangana. He also recalled how former MLA Chinna Reddy was insulted in the Assembly by KCR when he raised this concern years ago. “Ironically, the same diversion is now being done by Andhra through the Pothireddypadu head regulator, and no one is stopping it,” he added.

The Chief Minister didn’t hold back in questioning the previous government’s performance, asking how ₹2 lakh crore could be spent over a decade without completing key irrigation projects. “Who is accountable for this massive failure?” he asked.

Taking his criticism further, Revanth challenged KCR to come to the Legislative Assembly for an open debate on the issue. “If his health doesn’t permit, I am ready to meet him at his farmhouse. He just needs to set the time,” Revanth said.

He also took a dig at KTR’s recent remarks made during a press conference at the Press Club. Revanth stated that political debates should be held in the Assembly, not in clubs or informal settings. “We’ve invited him to the legislature for a reason. I have no interest in entertaining club or street-level politics,” he said, adding that he doesn’t even prefer to mention KTR’s name. Revanth clarified that he hadn’t thrown a challenge but simply extended an invitation for a meaningful, healthy debate in a democratic forum.

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