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The article reports on a political clash in Telangana, India, between Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T. Harish Rao and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy regarding Krishna water allocations. Rao is refuting Reddy’s accusations against former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) on his handling of the water issue. Rao claims that KCR consistently fought for a larger water share for Telangana, including demanding redistribution of 811 TMCs and later seeking a 69% share. He criticizes the current Congress government for allegedly concealing information, forming committees while approaching the Supreme Court, and creating inconsistencies in water distribution policies, which he believes might favor Andhra Pradesh.
News Article:
Telangana Water Row: BRS MLA Harish Rao Defends KCR, Accuses CM Reddy of Misinformation
HYDERABAD, January 2, 2026 – A heated political debate has erupted in Telangana over the allocation of Krishna River water, with Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T. Harish Rao strongly contesting accusations made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy against his predecessor, K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR).
Speaking out on January 1, 2026, Mr. Rao refuted Mr. Reddy’s claims made at a meeting of state legislators, asserting that KCR had consistently fought for a greater share of Krishna water for Telangana. He emphasized that KCR had initially demanded the redistribution of the full 811 TMCs of water soon after the state’s formation and later sought a 69% share.
Rao accused Chief Minister Reddy of demonstrating a lack of understanding of river basin issues by confusing the Bachawat and Brijesh tribunals. He further criticized the Congress government for allegedly concealing information related to committees formed to address Godavari water disputes. “Why approach the Supreme Court while simultaneously forming committees?” Rao questioned, suggesting that these actions could potentially open the door for Andhra Pradesh to divert water resources.
Dismissing Reddy’s allegations as unfounded, Rao highlighted KCR’s persistent efforts, including writing 28 letters seeking a 50:50 water share until the Brajesh Tribunal issued its final order, and ultimately securing Krishna water redistribution under Section 3 after a prolonged legal and political battle.
Rao also pointed to inconsistencies in the current government’s water distribution policies, citing the declaration of a crop holiday for 5.50 lakh acres under Jurala-dependent projects while supplying water to 2.80 lakh acres through Srisailam-based projects.
The political battle over water allocation is expected to intensify as the state grapples with crucial irrigation needs and the rights of its farmers.
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