Former Minister Niranjan Reddy Criticizes Government Over Irrigation Issues
Former Minister Niranjan Reddy addressed the media at his residence today, raising concerns about irrigation problems in Telangana. He criticized the government for its inability to provide irrigation water for the Yasangi season and questioned the progress of the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Project. He emphasized that the credit for completing irrigation projects in the joint Palamuru district and providing water to lakhs of acres belongs to Chief Minister KCR.
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Incomplete Projects and Farmer Challenges
Niranjan Reddy blamed the government for failing to complete the remaining 10% of the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy project, which is 90% finished. He expressed frustration over the challenges farmers are facing, including lack of irrigation water, delays in farmer loan waivers, and unfulfilled promises. He urged the Irrigation Minister to take responsibility and inform farmers in advance about water availability and storage levels for the Yasangi season.
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Loss of Rainwater and Poor Water Management
The former minister pointed out that despite record-breaking rains and heavy flooding, around 25-30 TMC of water flowed into the sea due to poor water management. He criticized the government for failing to divert and capture this water effectively. He also slammed the announcement that water could not be provided to Yasangi crops due to a lack of water in Jurala, calling it a failure of planning.
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Criticism of Opposition Leaders
Niranjan Reddy did not hold back in criticizing opposition leaders like Revanth Reddy and Jupally Krishna Rao. He accused Revanth Reddy of making empty promises without completing projects and questioned Jupally’s contributions during his time as a minister. He showed a video of Jupally praising the KCR government in the past for completing the Kalvakurthi Lift Irrigation Scheme and lifting 40 TMC of water annually, compared to just 4 TMC before 2014. He called out Jupally for now blaming the same government after switching to Congress.
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Emphasis on People's Welfare Over Politics
The former minister urged leaders to focus on the welfare of the people rather than political gains. He reminded them that victories and defeats are natural in politics, but what matters is how much good one does for the people while in office. He questioned how political parties could dismiss previous achievements after switching sides, stating that the truth remains unchanged regardless of party affiliations.
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Call for Better Resource Management and Accountability
Niranjan Reddy also highlighted the need for better resource management. He criticized leaders for making election promises without understanding the state’s financial situation and debt. He advised politicians to prioritize realistic planning and resource allocation instead of empty rhetoric. He ended his speech by emphasizing the importance of working together for the benefit of the people, regardless of political differences.
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Meeting Participation and Final Remarks
The press meeting was attended by several notable leaders, including B. Lakshmaiah, Vakiti Sridhar, Kurumurthy Yadav, and others. During the meeting, Niranjan Reddy reiterated his commitment to the people and called on leaders to focus on addressing key issues like irrigation, additional reservoirs, and better planning for future projects.
