BRS Hits Back: Legal Notices Issued to 3 Congress Leaders Over Water Diversion Claims
BRS Legal Cell warns Congress leaders Mahesh Kumar Goud, Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, and Gaddam Vamsi Krishna over Konda Pochamma Sagar allegations.
The political atmosphere in Telangana has intensified as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Legal Cell took a stern stand against three prominent Congress leaders. Legal notices have been served to Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, and MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna following controversial claims regarding the Konda Pochamma Sagar allegations.
The Core of the Controversy
The dispute stems from social media posts shared by the three Congress leaders. In these posts, it was alleged that water from the Konda Pochamma Sagar project was diverted to the personal farmhouse of BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR).
The BRS has vehemently denied these claims, labeling them as entirely false and a calculated attempt to tarnish the reputation of KCR. According to a press release, the notices were dispatched by Soma Bharath Kumar, the party's General Secretary and in-charge of the Legal Cell.
BRS Demands Immediate Retraction
The BRS Legal Cell has not minced words in its demand. The party has called upon the three leaders to:
- Immediately and unconditionally delete the social media posts containing the allegations.
- Formally withdraw the claims made against the former Chief Minister.
The party warned that any failure to comply with these demands could trigger further legal escalations, including the filing of defamation proceedings under the relevant laws. The BRS emphasized that it would not tolerate "baseless allegations" concerning the state's irrigation projects or attempts to mislead the general public.
Wider Legal Crackdown
This is not the only target of the BRS Legal Cell. Reports indicate that similar notices have been issued to the editor and management of the Telugu daily Velugu for reporting on the same issue, signaling a broad strategy by the party to suppress these specific allegations.
KTR Expresses Grief Over College Tragedy
Amidst the political turmoil, BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) shifted focus to a tragic incident that occurred at an engineering college in Nadergul. On Saturday, during the 'Sangamam' annual technical-cum-cultural festival, a lighting truss collapsed due to strong winds during a Dandiya celebration.
The accident resulted in the death of two students and left several others injured. KTR expressed deep sorrow over the loss, extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and praying for the strength of those affected by the tragedy.
KTR also urged the authorities to ensure that the injured students receive the highest quality medical treatment to aid their speedy recovery.