Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Jagadish Reddy Demands Immediate Nagarjuna Sagar Water Release for Farmers
G Jagadish Reddy said farmers near Nagarjuna Sagar urgently need irrigation water.
He accused the Congress government of not protecting Telangana’s water share.
He alleged that Andhra Pradesh was diverting Krishna water through Pothireddypadu.
He said this was hurting farming in the Nagarjuna Sagar area.
Jagadish Reddy said the reservoir was about 532 feet high.
He claimed that around 30 TMC of water was available.
He wanted water sent to the left canal and lift irrigation projects.
He criticized the government for holding a yagam instead of taking practical steps.
He warned that the BRS would organize a major protest if water was not released.
Former minister G Jagadish Reddy accused Telangana’s Congress government of failing to protect the state’s water interests.
He alleged that Andhra Pradesh was diverting Krishna water through Pothireddypadu from the Srisailam system.
Jagadish Reddy said Nagarjuna Sagar was around 532 feet, with approximately 30 TMC of water available.
He demanded immediate releases to the Nagarjuna Sagar left canal and lift irrigation schemes.
He warned that the BRS would launch a major agitation if the government did not respond.
- Who
- Former minister and Suryapet MLA G Jagadish Reddy made the demand and criticized the Congress government; he also referred to N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy.
- What
- Jagadish Reddy demanded immediate release of Nagarjuna Sagar water to the left canal and lift irrigation schemes.
- When
- The demand was made at a press conference; the articles do not provide a date.
- Where
- The press conference was held in Nalgonda, Telangana, concerning the Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam water systems.
- Why
- He said farmers were being affected by delayed releases and alleged diversion of Krishna water through Pothireddypadu.
Jagadish Reddy and BRS Position
Congress Government and Andhra Pradesh Position
Immediate water release
Jagadish Reddy and BRS Position
Jagadish Reddy said sufficient water was available and demanded immediate releases for farmers in the Nagarjuna Sagar ayacut.
Congress Government and Andhra Pradesh Position
The articles provide no response from the Congress government explaining the delay or stating whether water would be released.
Alleged interstate diversion
Jagadish Reddy and BRS Position
Jagadish Reddy alleged that Andhra Pradesh was diverting Krishna water through Pothireddypadu to fill projects in Rayalaseema, reducing water reaching Nagarjuna Sagar.
Congress Government and Andhra Pradesh Position
The articles include no response from Andhra Pradesh or the Telangana government to the diversion allegation.
Government measures
Jagadish Reddy and BRS Position
Jagadish Reddy criticized the government for conducting a yagam instead of taking concrete irrigation measures.
Congress Government and Andhra Pradesh Position
The articles do not state the government’s justification for the yagam or provide its response to his criticism.
- Speaker
- G Jagadish Reddy, former minister and Suryapet MLA
- Reservoir level
- Nagarjuna Sagar was described as being around 532 feet.
- Reported availability
- Jagadish Reddy claimed approximately 30 TMC of water was available.
- Alleged diversion
- He claimed around 148 TMC had been diverted through Pothireddypadu.
- Requested action
- Release water to the Nagarjuna Sagar left canal and lift irrigation schemes.
- Political response threatened
- Jagadish Reddy warned that the BRS would launch a major agitation if the government failed to respond.
