Harish continues attack over ‘neglect’ of Godavari projects; Congress hits back
Former Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao has challenged the current Telangana government to hand over the irrigation portfolio to him, alleging mismanagement of Godavari water projects. Congress leaders have dismissed his claims, accusing him of spreading misinformation and shifting blame for the Kaleshwaram project's failures.
Why it matters
This reflects the intense political rivalry in Telangana over water management and infrastructure project accountability.
Continuing his attack on the State government over the alleged failure to utilise available Godavari waters, BRS deputy floor leader and former Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao on Wednesday challenged the Congress government to hand over the Irrigation portfolio to him for three months. He claimed that he would ensure the lifting of water through the Kannepalli pumphouse as well as the Sammakka barrage (Tupakulagudem) to meet the irrigation and drinking water needs of the people.
The article provides a balanced account of the accusations and counter-accusations between the BRS and Congress parties.
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