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**Summary:**

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka released water from the Palair reservoir into the Nagarjunsagar Left Canal, criticizing the previous BRS government for mismanagement of water resources and failing to protect Telangana’s share of Krishna and Godavari waters. He accused the BRS of supporting projects upstream that deprived Telangana of its rightful share. He highlighted the Congress government’s commitment to claiming Telangana’s water rights, completing pending irrigation projects, and implementing pro-farmer policies. He specifically pointed to the Rayalaseema Lift scheme as a detrimental project initiated under the previous regime that exacerbated water shortages.

**News Article:**

**Telangana Deputy CM Blasts BRS Over Water Resource Mismanagement, Releases Water to Nagarjunsagar Canal**

*Khammam, July 14, 2025* – Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka today launched a scathing attack on the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) while releasing water from the Palair reservoir into the Nagarjunsagar Left Canal. The move is aimed at alleviating water shortages in the ayacut area under the Nagarjunsagar Project (NSP) Zone II.

Vikramarka accused the BRS of spreading falsehoods and undermining the current Congress government. He stated the BRS previously mismanaged water resources, leading to severe hardships for the people of Telangana. He alleged the previous government failed to prevent the construction of projects upstream of Srisailam, which draw an unsustainable 11 TMC of water per day, and even supported such efforts.

“The Congress government is committed to securing Telangana’s rightful share of Krishna and Godavari waters,” Vikramarka declared. He criticized the Rayalaseema Lift scheme, built under the BRS’s tenure, for worsening water shortages, particularly affecting Khammam district.

The Deputy CM, along with Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, performed puja before releasing the water at Jujjularaopeta village. The under tunnel (UT) of the main canal, damaged in last year’s floods, has been repaired and is now fully operational.

Vikramarka emphasized the Congress government, under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, is prioritizing the completion of pending irrigation projects such as Palamuru-Ranga Reddy, Nettempadu, and Bheema, as well as the newly initiated Narayanpet-Kodangal lift irrigation scheme.

He also highlighted the government’s pro-farmer initiatives, including Rythu Bharosa, farm loan waivers, and 24-hour free power supply, asserting the Congress government is determined to transform Telangana into a granary and seed bank for the nation.

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