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MP Chamala Reddy demands centre’s intervention to protect Telangana’s share of Godavari waters

MP Chamala Reddy demands centre’s intervention to protect Telangana’s share of Godavari waters

Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) Bhuvanagiri MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy has called for urgent action to safeguard Telangana's rightful share of Godavari waters as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
Speaking to the media at Gandhi Bhavan here on Wednesday, the MP expressed concern over the construction of the Banakacherla project by the Andhra Pradesh government and questioned the silence of BJP leaders on the matter.
Kiran Kumar Reddy revealed that he had written to Union Jal Shakti Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on January 22, 2025, regarding the Banakacherla project. He said that Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy met the Jal Shakti Minister in Delhi on June 3 and again on June 13 to raise the issue and ensure Telangana’s interests are protected.

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