Telangana CM challenges predecessor on water management, Kaleshwaram project

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has challenged his predecessor to a discussion on the state's water management policies, focusing on the contentious Kaleshwaram project and its impact on irrigation and drinking water supplies. The challenge is expected to be addressed during a special session of the state Assembly.

Reddy alleged that the previous government had sidelined the drinking and irrigation water needs of the region while channeling resources toward the Kaleshwaram project at the expense of alternative initiatives like the Pranahita project. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions over water allocation priorities between the two administrations.

The debate is also expected to address the impact of El Niño weather patterns on the state's water resources and the management of Godavari river waters. Climate variability has emerged as a critical factor affecting water availability across South India, with potential implications for agriculture and domestic consumption in Telangana.

The special Assembly session provides a formal platform for the government to articulate its position on water resource management and outline its policy direction for addressing irrigation and drinking water deficits across the state.