In a pointed rebuttal to the Congress party's sustained campaign against the Kaleshwaram project, BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared that recent judicial findings have dismantled the 'false narratives' propagated by Congress leaders, including Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Telangana High Court's verdict on the PC Ghose commission not only affirmed the project's integrity but also served as a clarion call against what KTR labeled as a politically motivated smear campaign. This ruling, he asserted, symbolizes a significant triumph for the farmers of Telangana, countering years of misinformation that threatened the project’s credibility and viability.
KTR articulated that the narrative suggesting the project's collapse was not only exaggerated but also meticulously orchestrated by Congress to undermine the BRS government's achievements. He emphasized that the Kaleshwaram project, a ₹94,000 crore venture, has only experienced limited structural damage amounting to about ₹400 crore in repairs, a fact he believes starkly contrasts with the dire portrayals insinuated by the opposition. The BRS leader further contended that while the contracting agency expressed readiness to commence repairs, actions to obstruct this process indicated an ulterior motive to misrepresent the project’s status.
The backdrop of this political clash is steeped in the historical rivalry between the BRS and Congress, particularly as the latter grapples with its declining influence in Telangana since the bifurcation in 2014. KTR accused both the Congress and BJP of conspiring to destabilize the project, linking their actions to a broader strategy of undermining Telangana's agricultural development. The court's ruling is being framed as a pivotal moment in this ongoing narrative, with KTR urging Congress to cease its politicization of the issue and instead focus on restoring operations that are crucial for the region's farmers.
In his critique, KTR did not shy away from addressing the BJP’s role, chastising Union minister Bandi Sanjay for his incendiary remarks about financial misconduct involving Congress leaders. He provocatively questioned the responsibility of the Union home ministry in addressing such allegations, asserting that Sanjay, in his capacity, should elevate his discourse beyond local politics. By calling for a unified focus on governance rather than “cheap publicity,” KTR is positioning the BRS as a defender of Telangana's irrigation future at a time when its viability hangs in the balance amidst political machinations.
