Harish alleges bid to undermine Telangana water interests through GRMB agenda
BRS leader T. Harish Rao has accused the current Telangana government of failing to protect the state's water interests ahead of a Godavari River Management Board meeting. He claims the agenda unfairly targets Telangana's irrigation projects for review.
Why it matters
Inter-state water disputes are a major political issue in India, impacting regional development and political stability.
BRS deputy floor leader and former Minister T. Harish Rao on Wednesday alleged that the agenda for the upcoming Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) meeting, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on August 18, reflects an attempt to undermine Telangana’s water interests and sought an immediate response from the State government. He accused the Congress government of maintaining a ‘conspicuous silence’ on the issue.
Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan, Mr. Rao said the GRMB meeting includes proposals from Andhra Pradesh seeking a review of approvals granted to several major irrigation projects in Telangana.
Demanding that the proposals relating to Telangana projects be dropped from the GRMB agenda, Mr. Rao said Telangana MPs should raise the matter in Parliament. He asserted that the BRS would oppose any attempt to curtail the State’s water rights and warned of a large-scale agitation if necessary to protect Telangana’s share of river waters.
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