Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Jeevan Reddy Accuses Revanth Government of Man-Made Drought
Tatiparti Jeevan Reddy, a former minister, accused the current government led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of causing a man-made drought in Telangana.
He claimed the government is not handling the water and power crisis well and is neglecting farmers.
He also questioned the government's commitment to infrastructure projects like the Jagannathpur–Bornapalli bridge.
Jeevan Reddy suggested building a temporary cofferdam to solve the water crisis and warned that farmers might protest if their issues are not addressed.
Former Minister Tatiparti Jeevan Reddy accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's government of causing a man-made drought in Telangana.
He highlighted the water and power crisis, questioning the government's commitment to infrastructure projects like the Jagannathpur–Bornapalli bridge.
Jeevan Reddy criticized the government for continuously changing farm directives, which he said are crippling farmers.
He suggested building a temporary cofferdam at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore to solve the water crisis.
Jeevan Reddy warned of potential farmer protests if the government does not address their issues.
- Who
- Tatiparti Jeevan Reddy, A. Revanth Reddy
- What
- Accusations of administrative paralysis and man-made drought
- When
- June 21, 2025 (mention of bridge funding sanction)
- Where
- Telangana, specifically Jagtial district
- Why
- Allegations of government negligence and political vendetta
BRS Party Criticism
Revanth Government
Water and Power Crisis
BRS Party Criticism
The crisis is a man-made drought caused by the government's negligence and administrative paralysis.
Revanth Government
No direct response from the government provided in the article.
Infrastructure Commitment
BRS Party Criticism
The government's commitment to infrastructure projects is questionable, as seen with the Jagannathpur–Bornapalli bridge.
Revanth Government
No direct response from the government provided in the article.
Farm Directives
BRS Party Criticism
The government's continuous changes in farm directives are crippling farmers, especially with the late advice to switch to dryland crops.
Revanth Government
No direct response from the government provided in the article.
Kaleshwaram Project
BRS Party Criticism
The government is not utilizing expert advice to solve the water crisis effectively.
Revanth Government
No direct response from the government provided in the article.
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Former Minister
- Tatiparti Jeevan Reddy
- Bridge Project
- Jagannathpur–Bornapalli high-level bridge
- Funding for Bridge
- ₹17.50 crore
- Proposed Cofferdam Cost
- ₹10 crore
- Kaleshwaram Project
- Water lifting from Annaram to Sundilla