Dindi Project Row: BJP MP DK Aruna Demands Immediate Cancellation of Contracts
BJP MP DK Aruna demands the cancellation of Dindi Lift Irrigation project tenders, claiming it harms farmers in CM Revanth Reddy's home region.
The political temperature in Telangana has risen as BJP MP DK Aruna has come out strongly against the Dindi irrigation project, calling for an immediate halt to the initiative and the cancellation of all associated tenders and contracts. The MP has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleging that the project serves interests contrary to those of the farming community in Mahabubnagar.
A Betrayal of the Home Region?
In a pointed critique, DK Aruna highlighted the Chief Minister's personal connection to the region, reminding the public that Revanth Reddy hails from Mahabubnagar. She asserted that it was the blessings and support of the people of Mahabubnagar that propelled him to the highest office in the state.
The BJP MP expressed her absolute opposition to the Dindi Lift Irrigation project, stating that the decision to allocate water to this project is fundamentally flawed. She argued that by supporting the project, the Chief Minister is actively working against the interests of the very farmers who supported his rise to power.
"We are completely opposed to it; the Dindi Lift Irrigation project must be halted, and its tenders and contracts should be cancelled," Aruna declared.
Warning of Public Accountability
DK Aruna did not mince words regarding the potential fallout of this decision. She alleged that the Chief Minister might be prioritizing the security of his own political position over the welfare of the agricultural sector in his home district.
She warned that the people of Palamuru and the local farmers would not forget this move and would hold the Chief Minister accountable when the time comes. According to the MP, it is "entirely wrong" for a leader from Mahabubnagar to oversee a project that could cause harm to the farmers of his own region.
Inter-State Water Diplomacy
While the political storm brews over the Dindi project, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has shifted his focus toward inter-state negotiations. The Chief Minister has traveled to Mumbai for a high-level meeting with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the proposed Tummidihatti barrage.
The Tummidihatti Barrage Dispute
The meeting, scheduled at the Sahyadri State Guest House, involves Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and senior irrigation officials. The primary objective is to secure necessary inter-state clearances for the construction of the barrage across the Pranahita river, a key tributary of the Godavari.
The core of the disagreement lies in the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of the barrage:
- Telangana's Demand: The state is seeking consent to construct the barrage at an FRL of 152 metres.
- Maharashtra's Position: Maharashtra had previously agreed to a height of only 148 metres.
The Telangana government maintains that the lower height proposed by Maharashtra would be insufficient, preventing the state from diverting the required volume of water for its needs.