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KTR Warns of Agitation Over Telangana's Water Rights at GRMB
A political leader in Telangana named K.T. Rama Rao is upset about water.
He says Andhra Pradesh is trying to take away Telangana's water rights.
A special board called the Godavari River Management Board helps decide about this water.
That board has a meeting coming up soon.
Rama Rao says the Telangana government agreed to a plan made by Andhra Pradesh for that meeting.
He thinks that is a bad idea for Telangana.
He wants the government to skip, or boycott, the meeting.
He also wants the Chief Minister to explain why the government agreed to the plan.
Rama Rao says his party would protect important land in Hyderabad if it wins power again.
He thinks the current government is giving away valuable land to private interests.
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao warned Saturday that the party would launch a major movement for Telangana's water rights if the Congress government fails to stop Andhra Pradesh from undermining Telangana's interests.
He questioned why the Congress government agreed to an agenda set by Andhra Pradesh for the upcoming Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) meeting.
KTR demanded explanations from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, asking whether they would attend the GRMB meeting and what they intended to present.
He contended that if the government has any concern for Telangana, it should boycott the meeting.
Rama Rao also said the BRS, once back in power, would scrap the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP) and launch a statewide campaign to protect public assets.
- Who
- BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao, along with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, who were directed to explain the government's position.
- What
- KTR warned of a major agitation over Telangana's water rights and criticized the Congress government for agreeing to Andhra Pradesh's agenda for the upcoming Godavari River Management Board meeting.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, concerning the Godavari river and the state's relationship with Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- KTR's warning was issued on Saturday, ahead of the upcoming GRMB meeting.
- Why
- To protect Telangana's water rights, which Rama Rao claims Andhra Pradesh is trying to undermine through the GRMB meeting agenda.
Key facts
- Key Figure
- K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), BRS working president
- Political Party
- BRS (Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi)
- Target of Criticism
- Telangana's Congress government
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Irrigation Minister
- N. Uttam Kumar Reddy
- Disputed Body
- Godavari River Management Board (GRMB)
- KTR's Demand
- Boycott the GRMB meeting if the government cares for Telangana
- Related Pledge
- Scrap the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP) if BRS returns to power
Quotes
K.T. Rama Rao
BRS working president and Telangana political leader
“"Will the CM and the irrigation minister be attending the GRMB meeting? And if so, what do they intended to present on behalf of the people of Telangana."”
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“"If the government has any concern for Telangana, it should boycott the meeting."”
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Sources
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