KTR unable to withstand Congress storm

KTR and CM Revanth Reddy Engage in Heated Exchange Over Kaleswaram Project Amidst Floods

The ongoing debate surrounding the Kaleswaram project in Telangana has taken a new turn with a heated exchange between IT Minister KTR and Telangana Congress President Revanth Reddy amidst recent floods.

The controversy began when KTR, on social media, shared a video of the Medigadda barrage overflowing with floodwater, seemingly criticizing the project. He stated that "the conspiracies of the Congress have been washed away in Godavari," while emphasizing the strength of the Medigadda barrage.

Revanth Reddy countered KTR's claims, accusing him of hypocrisy. He highlighted the collapse of three piers in the Medigadda barrage, suggesting the project's vulnerability and questioning KTR's claims of its strength. Reddy further alleged that the BRS party is attempting to deflect criticism of the project's shortcomings by using the floods as a cover.

He also highlighted the fact that floodwater had to be released downstream to prevent further damage to the barrage, arguing that if the Congress government had been in power, they would have closed the gates, leading to more structural failures and ultimately harming KTR's reputation.

The back-and-forth between KTR and Revanth Reddy underscores the deep political divide over the Kaleswaram project. While KTR touts its benefits and resilience, Reddy questions its effectiveness and raises concerns about its construction.

The debate highlights the complexities of political discourse in Telangana and the use of current events to advance party agendas. The flood situation has further amplified the existing tensions surrounding the Kaleswaram project, adding another layer to the ongoing political battle in the state.