Former irrigation minister T Harish Rao has accepted the challenge from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for a debate in the Assembly. Speaking at a party meeting, Harish Rao stated that his party would provide an answer that would leave the Congress members stunned. He criticized the Congress government for handing over projects to the Centre and disregarding the interests of the people of the State. Harish Rao also questioned Revanth Reddy’s knowledge of irrigation and warned of potential water problems in Hyderabad if the projects are handed over. He reminded Revanth of their past efforts against Pothireddypadu and criticized his cheap and vulgar language. Harish Rao emphasized that his party is prepared for the discussion and will not shy away from it, unlike the Congress.