Rao Hits Back: Ex-Irrigation Minister Accuses Reddy Govt of Criminal Negligence Over Kaleshwaram Floods
On August 25, 2026, T. Harish Rao, former Irrigation Minister and Deputy Floor Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana Assembly, claimed that affidavits from the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) and reports from the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) refute misinformation by the Congress government about the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. Rao alleged political vengeance led to the project being dubbed a disaster. He accused the Revanth Reddy government of criminal negligence for allowing floodwaters downstream, resulting in only 35.6% water storage in Telangana compared to the national average of 64.16%. Rao urged lifting water from Annaram and Sundilla barrages and stopping misinformation about the project.
15 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
K.T. Rama Rao, working president of the BRS, publicly supported corruption allegations against the Telangana government and demanded investigations.
17 AUG 2026
— 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.
25 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — 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.
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