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Congress government withdrew more Godavari water than BRS: Telangana official
Telangana's government whip has accused the previous Congress administration of extracting higher volumes of water from the Godavari River compared to the current Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi government. The statement comes amid ongoing disputes over river water management in the state.
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Aadi Srinivas, government whip in Telangana, claimed on Wednesday that the Congress government extracted significantly more water from the Godavari River during its tenure than the current BRS administration has done since taking office.
Srinivas's remarks appear directed at opposition leader Harish Rao, suggesting that the former deputy chief minister's criticism of the government's water management policies lacks merit. The whip implied that Rao was attempting to benefit politically from drought conditions affecting the region.
The statement reflects the ongoing political tensions in Telangana over river water allocation and agricultural resource management. Water extraction from the Godavari remains a contentious issue, with various stakeholders raising concerns about sustainability and equitable distribution among beneficiary states.
Government officials have previously emphasized their commitment to efficient water resource utilization, though critics continue to challenge current policies. The debate highlights the political sensitivity of water management in water-scarce regions of South India, where agricultural communities depend heavily on river supplies for irrigation and drinking water.