BRS hits back at govt., terms as lies claims on energy, water for irrigation

Former BRS Minister G. Jagadish Reddy has criticized the Congress government for attributing the current drought situation to their previous rule, despite the Met department warning about El Nino impacts nine months prior. Reddy alleged that instead of taking relief measures, the Telangana government remained late in responding.

He pointed out that in the KCR Cabinet, no power capacity was installed as Yadadri Thermal Power Station was already progressing. Reddy accused the Congress leaders of creating a crisis, stating that they would not receive commissions in power purchases at the exchange, as even power was available at low prices. He denied the Congress claim of energy shortage, pointing out the discrepancy in the data from the Indian Energy Exchange.

Reddy also challenged the Congress opposition to YTPS when in power, and questioned their ability to shut down the project now. He disputed the argument that YTPS was set up far from coal mines and asked why other thermal power projects were established without adequate coal supply. Reddy criticized the Chief Minister for overlooking the interests of his native district and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's actions regarding Krishna and Godavari water sharing.