Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Jagan Accuses Naidu of Negligence Over Almatti Dam
Jagan, a former leader, is accusing the current leader, Naidu, of not doing enough to stop a dam project in a neighboring state, Karnataka.
This project involves raising the Almatti Dam's height, which Jagan believes could cause water shortages for Andhra Pradesh.
He says that Naidu is repeating past mistakes.
Jagan warns of possible drought if Naidu doesn't act.
He believes that Naidu isn't using his influence to stop the project and is also mismanaging the water dispute case.
Jagan wants Naidu to push the central government to intervene and effectively defend the state's interests.
Jagan accuses CM Naidu of negligence regarding Almatti Dam expansion.
Karnataka plans to increase the Almatti Dam's storage level.
The project's estimated cost is ₹70,000 crore.
Jagan warns that Andhra Pradesh faces water scarcity.
Jagan criticizes the state's legal strategy at the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II.
- Who
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and N Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Accusations of negligence regarding the Almatti Dam expansion
- When
- Current (accusations), October 2023 (YSRCP petition)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka (Almatti Dam)
- Why
- Jagan criticizes Naidu for failing to protect Andhra Pradesh's water interests against the Almatti Dam expansion.
YS Jagan's Perspective
N. Chandrababu Naidu's Potential Stance
Almatti Dam Expansion
YS Jagan's Perspective
Views the expansion as a severe threat to Andhra Pradesh's water supply and is critical of Naidu's handling of the situation.
N. Chandrababu Naidu's Potential Stance
May defend the actions, cite the importance of the dam, or provide assurances of addressing concerns and securing water rights.
Naidu's Actions
YS Jagan's Perspective
Accuses Naidu of gross negligence and failing to protect Andhra Pradesh's interests.
N. Chandrababu Naidu's Potential Stance
Could counter these claims by stating actions are in progress to address concerns and that accusations are baseless.
- Event
- Karnataka's plan to increase Almatti Dam height
- Proposed Dam Height Increase
- 519m to 524.256m
- Proposed Storage Capacity Increase
- 129.72 TMC to 279.72 TMC
- Project Cost
- ₹70,000 crore (estimated)
- Jagan's Criticism
- Naidu's inaction jeopardizes AP's water needs
- YSRCP Action
- Filed a petition before KWDT-2 in October 2023