Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Somireddy Defends AP's Water Rights, Urges Dialogue with Telangana
A politician from Andhra Pradesh is upset with Telangana leaders, especially about water rights.
He wants Andhra Pradesh to be able to use water from rivers, saying it's fair since they never stopped Telangana from building their own water projects.
He thinks a new project could help areas suffering from drought and wants leaders from both states to talk and make a friendly agreement.
Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy defended Andhra Pradesh's right to use surplus river waters.
He questioned the growing hostility from Telangana leaders, especially T. Harish Rao.
Reddy highlighted Andhra Pradesh's lack of objection to Telangana's irrigation projects.
He discussed the potential benefits of the Banakacharla project for drought-prone areas.
Reddy urged dialogue between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana leaders regarding water sharing.
- Who
- Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy, T. Harish Rao, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, K.T. Rama Rao
- What
- Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy defended Andhra Pradesh's right to use surplus river waters.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Nellore
- Why
- To address water sharing disputes and advocate for Andhra Pradesh's interests.
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
Telangana's Potential Stance
Water Usage
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
Andhra Pradesh has a right to surplus water.
Telangana's Potential Stance
Telangana leaders are being hostile towards Andhra Pradesh's water usage.
Irrigation Projects
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
Banakacharla project would benefit Rayalaseema.
Telangana's Potential Stance
Andhra Pradesh is bearing the brunt of floods and droughts.
- Politician
- Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy
- Political Party
- Telugu Desam (TD)
- Key Issue
- Water sharing disputes
- Location of Speech
- Nellore
- Project Mentioned
- Banakacharla
Sources
TG and AP must resolve water disputes amicably; Oppn must stop blackmail tactics
Andhra Pradesh-Telangana Water Row: Nara Lokesh Accuses Opponents Of Stirring Regional Tensions Over Water Dispute
Telangana leaders provoking regional divide: Nara Lokesh on Banakacharla project
P.C. Ghose’s Report on Kaleshwaram Submitted to Revanth Reddy