Archive · 8 Jan 2026
YSRCP Warns Government Over Water Release
A leader from the YSRCP party in India is warning the government that if they don't release water to certain irrigation tanks soon, there will be big protests.
He says the government isn't doing enough to help farmers and is instead letting illegal mining happen.
He wants water released to specific villages by January 16th.
He also says that fighting for farmers' rights is important, even if some people call it politics.
He has already asked officials to help with this issue.
YSRCP coordinator Dr Sake Sailajanath warns coalition government of protests if water is not released to irrigation tanks in Puttlur mandal by January 16.
Accuses TDP leaders of ceremonial actions without addressing water release and proper water management.
Claims water is being withheld to allow illegal sand and soil mining operations.
Demands immediate release of water from Subbaraya Sagar to tanks in Puttlur, Garuku, Chintalapalli, and Komatikuntla villages.
Submitted a representation to HLC officials urging immediate water release to safeguard crops and farmers' livelihoods.
- Who
- YSRCP coordinator and former Minister Dr Sake Sailajanath
- What
- Warning to the coalition government over water release
- When
- Addressed media on Wednesday, deadline by January 16
- Where
- Anantapur, Singanamala constituency, Puttlur mandal
- Why
- To safeguard crops and farmers' livelihoods, and to protest alleged illegal mining operations
- Organization
- YSRCP
- Location
- Anantapur, Singanamala constituency
- Spokesperson
- Dr Sake Sailajanath
- Issue
- Water release to irrigation tanks
- Deadline
- January 16
- Accusations
- Deliberate water withholding for mining
- Action Taken
- Submitted representation to HLC officials