Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy blames previous BRS government for ‘Polavaram backwater threat’ to flood- prone areas in Bhadrachalam
Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy blamed the previous BRS government for potential flood threats to Bhadrachalam caused by the Polavaram project's backwater. The state plans to approach the Central government to address these safety concerns.
Why it matters
The Polavaram project is a major inter-state infrastructure issue that directly affects the safety and flood-preparedness of regions in Telangana.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Friday alleged that the previous BRS government was responsible for the potential threat posed by the Polavaram project’s backwater effect to Bhadrachalam and other areas along the Godavari in Telangana.
The Minister reviewed the ongoing redevelopment and rejuvenation works at the historic Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy temple with the officials at the Sub-Collector’s office in Bhadrachalam.
Addressing the media later, Mr. Srinivas Reddy alleged that seven mandals of the erstwhile composite Khammam district and five Gram Panchayats adjoining Bhadrachalam were merged with the residual Andhra Pradesh after the bifurcation of the State due to the negligence of the then Chief Minister.
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