No Results: BRS Slams Revanth Reddy’s Maharashtra Visit Over Tummidihatti Barrage
BRS leader Jeevan Reddy claims CM Revanth Reddy's Maharashtra visit yielded no results regarding the Tummidihatti barrage dispute.
The political temperature in Telangana has risen as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy following his high-profile visit to Maharashtra. The trip, intended to resolve the long-standing Tummidihatti barrage issue, has been labeled a failure by the opposition, who claim the meeting achieved absolutely nothing.
"No Achievement" – BRS Leader Jeevan Reddy
Speaking to ANI, BRS General Secretary T Jeevan Reddy did not mince words while criticizing the Chief Minister's diplomatic efforts. He asserted that the visit to Mumbai was devoid of any real progress, alleging that both Telangana and Maharashtra are still deadlocked, each clinging to their own original proposals.
“CM's visit to Maharashtra was nothing new and no development... Today also, Maharashtra is sticking to their own proposal. Telangana, we are sticking to our own proposal, making our own demand. And there is nothing new, and there is no achievement,” Jeevan Reddy stated.
Accusations of Governance Failure
Beyond the specific issue of the barrage, the BRS leader took a broader swipe at the current state government's performance. Jeevan Reddy questioned the pace of development and the urgency of the administration, suggesting that the Chief Minister has been inactive for a significant portion of his tenure.
He pointed out that a substantial amount of time has already elapsed, claiming that Revanth Reddy has "slept" for more than 30 months and is now simply trying to pass the remaining two years of the term without delivering tangible results.
What Happened During the Mumbai Meeting?
The controversy stems from a meeting held on Monday at the Sahyadri State Guest House in Mumbai. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy led a Telangana delegation that included Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, the Chief Secretaries of both states, and senior irrigation officials. They met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to hammer out a deal on the construction of the Tummidihatti Barrage across the Pranahita River.
Key Points of Discussion:
- Height Enhancement: The proposed increase in the barrage height.
- Water Access: Discussions on water availability for both regions.
- Environmental Impact: The implications of submergence in the border areas.
- Technical Specifications: Various engineering and technical aspects of the project.
During the talks, CM Revanth Reddy appealed to Maharashtra for cooperation based on friendship and brotherhood, emphasizing that the project is crucial for the development of backward regions and the upliftment of tribal communities.
Maharashtra's Response
According to the Telangana Chief Minister's Office, Devendra Fadnavis responded positively to the requests. Fadnavis highlighted his personal and cultural ties to the Adilabad border region, even mentioning that his grandmother speaks Telugu.
While the BRS claims the meeting was a stalemate, the official narrative from the government suggests that Fadnavis expressed a willingness to revisit Telangana's request and reconsider the enhancement of the barrage height, acknowledging the developmental needs of the border region.