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Summary:

The article, published in The Hindu e-paper on January 2, 2026, reports on Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s accusations against the Congress and BRS parties regarding Krishna River water allocation. He alleges they misled the public, covered up their failures, and favored Andhra Pradesh at the expense of Telangana. He claims the Modi government took steps to redistribute the water fairly, while the previous KCR government deliberately harmed Telangana’s interests. He also criticized the Congress party’s handling of the Palamuru-Rangareddy project, stating the DPR was incomplete.

News Article:

Krishna River Water Dispute Reignites: Minister Accuses Congress and BRS of Mismanagement

Hyderabad, January 2, 2026 – Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has launched a scathing attack on the Congress and BRS parties, accusing them of “misleading” the public and “covering up failures” related to the Krishna River water allocation. In a statement released Friday, the Karimnagar MP demanded an apology from both parties for the “injustice” allegedly inflicted upon Telangana.

Kumar asserted that the Modi government acted decisively by issuing new terms of reference in October 2023 for a tribunal aimed at a scientific redistribution of Krishna basin waters, rectifying perceived imbalances from the Bachawat Tribunal.

The Minister further accused the previous KCR-led BRS government of intentionally favoring Andhra Pradesh, resulting in substantial detriment to Telangana’s water rights. He claims the state should have received 555 tmc of water but KCR settled for 299 tmc.

He also pointed out that KCR did nothing when AP began constructing the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project and delayed the Centre’s plan to set up a new tribunal for 8 years citing Supreme Court cases.

Turning his attention to the Palamuru-Rangareddy project, Kumar stated that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) was returned due to the Telangana government’s failure to provide complete water usage details. He affirmed the Centre’s willingness to cooperate if a revised report, adhering to guidelines, is submitted. He criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s aim to secure 60% funds from the Centre without a proper DPR as “laughable.”

Kumar concluded by labeling the remarks from Congress and BRS leaders on the Palamuru-Rangareddy project as displaying “ignorance.” He accused both parties of using the Assembly for “selfish political gains” instead of addressing public issues, calling it “shameful.”

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