Telangana Water Rights and Corruption Disputes

6 UPDATES · 44 DAYS · 13 JUL 2026 — 25 AUG 2026

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Latest · 25 Aug 2026

Former Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao presented evidence from NDSA and CWPRS reports to refute the Congress government's claims about the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Telangana Water Rights and Corruption Disputes, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments stemming from the accusations and counter-accusations regarding water management and alleged corruption. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence related to water rights and corruption disputes.

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13Jul

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Telangana Chief Minister Accuses Predecessors of Corruption in Drought Crisis

3 weeks later

1Aug

The Hindu

Telangana's Minister for Irrigation inspected Godavari River water inflows and pumping operations, emphasizing efficient water use and rejecting claims of Kaleshwaram project origin.

9Aug

The Hindu

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao demanded a boycott of the Godavari River Management Board meeting due to the Congress government's agenda, citing potential compromise of Telangana's water rights.

15Aug

The Hindu

K.T. Rama Rao, working president of the BRS, publicly supported corruption allegations against the Telangana government and demanded investigations.

17Aug

NDTV

Revanth Reddy accused opposition members of performing "Aghora rituals" to cause drought in Telangana, prompting Harish Rao to deny the accusations and threaten legal action.

25Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Former Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao presented evidence from NDSA and CWPRS reports to refute the Congress government's claims about the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Story concluded